Captain
Job Category: BYX Flight Operations
Position Purpose:
The Captain maintains command of the assigned aircraft at all times while exercising operational control. They are responsible for the safety of passengers, crewmembers, cargo, and the aircraft.
Essential Duties:
- Commands the aircraft and crew from departure to the destination.
- Ensures the safety of passengers, crewmembers, cargo, and the aircraft.
- Operates assigned flights after determining the airworthiness of the aircraft and reviewing all current factors, such as weather, field conditions, navigational aids, etc., relative to the safe operation of each flight.
- Reviews the load manifest for accuracy.
- Supervises the en route performance of other crew members assigned to the aircraft.
- Ensures compliance with all Company procedures and FAA regulations relative to the conduct of flights.
- Advises the flight coordinator of any situation that could affect the flight schedule in a timely manner.
- Contributes to a reliable and on-time operation by meeting all report times and minimum turn times.
- Assists in the loading and unloading of the aircraft when such assistance will expedite the handling of the flight or speed up service to the passengers.
- Utilizes every opportunity to provide experience and instructions to the First Officer to develop their skillset.
- Maintains attendance according to Company procedures and practices; adheres to the Company uniform dress code and observes the Rules of Conduct for all associates as outlined in the Associate Handbook.
- Continues professional training towards upgrading performance and abilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must possess a Multi-Engine Commercial certificate, and a 2nd class medical.
- Must have a minimum of 500 hours total time, 100 hours cross country, 10 hours of multi-engine, and 25 hours at night.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Prior customer service experience, preferably in an aviation environment.
- 500 hrs. total time or more.
- Instructor experience.
Regulatory:
- Able to pass an FAA required 10-year work history review and criminal background and fingerprint checks.
- Possess and maintain a valid US passport or foreign passport.
- Authorized by law to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
- Eligible for CANPASS entry to Canada.
- Must submit to and able to pass FAA and Company mandated drug and alcohol tests.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
- Able to effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, crew, passengers, and the general public.
- Able to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Capable of interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to remain calm, think, and react quickly in all types of emergency situations including but not limited to: medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, emergency evacuations, fires, security threats, passenger disturbances, turbulence, etc.
Decision Making:
- Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction.
- Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured.
- Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound decisions.
- Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Physical Demands:
- Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and/or crawl.
- Able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must possess the physical strength to reach and operate all emergency equipment and exits using necessary movements and force up to and including 70 pounds.
- Capable of moving objects and flight bag up to 40 pounds.
- Capable of repetitive lifting, loading, and unloading of passenger carry-on luggage above shoulders up to and including 35 pounds.
- Able to adhere to the visual demands set in the medical standards established by the FAA.
- Able to hear clearly verbal communications in person, on the telephone, and over a headset with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
- Possess the stamina needed to work long days with frequent change in temperatures, climate, and weather conditions.
- Must be able to move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively, and quickly in a confined environment.
Work Environment:
- This position requires the ability to work near moving mechanical parts.
- Withstand outdoor weather conditions within an open air hangar and on the flight line.
- The noise level may be loud, and use of a headset is needed as required by policies and procedures.
- Willing and able to work a rotating schedule, on sequential days, as well as a varied schedule, including early morning, nights, overnights, and weekends.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel up to 100% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.
- Home basing with a Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, (rotating Wednesday), or Thursday, Friday, Saturday schedule.
Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability, and Veteran Accommodations:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
About Republic Airways:
Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America, with a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft. We offer scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada, operating fixed-fee flights under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection, and United Express.
We are committed to our employees and to giving back to the community. Join Republic Airways where you will find opportunities, reach new heights, and be part of something bigger than yourself.