Captain (Pilot)
Department: Felix Air
About us:
As a specialist within the STOCKMEIER Group, an organization rich in tradition, we have been developing and producing polyurethane systems such as coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers for a wide variety of industrial and sports applications since 1991. To this day, we have been family-owned and operated, providing us with a solid base for the considerable growth we have experienced in the past two decades. With production and research facilities located in Germany, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom, we employ over 180 employees, manufacture and develop over 1,500 products, and serve over 5,000 customers globally.
Ensures the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights.
Note: The Pilot-in-Command will not be subject to coercion by any company departmental managers or customers. Good judgment shall prevail at all times.
Directs the activities of the Second-in-Command and ensures that all crewmembers understand fully and completely what duties they are expected to perform.
Participates in the Safety Management System.
Ensures that the aircraft is airworthy and registered, and all required documentation is onboarding the aircraft.
Checks weather and all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determines fuel, oil, and oxygen requirements.
Determines the aircraft weight and balance.
Ensures databases are current.
Ensures iPads are updated and adequately charged for the assigned flight.
Ensures that all flight planning requirements have been met.
Ensures that aircraft crewmembers have valid Pilot Certificates, Medical Certificates, passports, and visas, as required.
Ensures that the flight will not be commenced if a crewmember is incapacitated from performing duties by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue, or the effects of any psychoactive substance.
Ensures that the flight will not be continued beyond the nearest suitable airport when a crewmember’s capacity to perform functions is significantly reduced by impairment of faculties from causes such as fatigue, sickness, or lack of oxygen.
Completes an aircraft preflight inspection before each departure.
Ensures the Passenger Safety Briefing is provided to the passengers.
Operates the aircraft per the Flight Department SOP and checklists, and within aircraft limitations.
Continually monitors the amount of usable fuel to ensure a safe landing with appropriate fuel reserves and communicates with ATC during abnormal situations.
Ensures compliance with customs, immigration, and cabotage laws.
Completes all postflight duties, including notifying the Company of deviations to any planned itinerary, schedule, or overnight location.
Records flight times and aircraft defects.
Reports all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents to the Director of Flight Operations as soon as practical.
Reports any act of unlawful interference to the FAA or State (Mandatory Occurrence Report), as appropriate, and to the designated local authority.
As soon as possible, reports any hazardous weather or flight conditions encountered that are likely to affect the safety of other aircraft to the appropriate ATC facility.
In the event of an accident / incident, preserves flight and cockpit voice recorder data.
Notifies the appropriate authority, by the quickest available means, of any accident involving the aircraft (except where the PIC is incapacitated, when it will become the responsibility of the Director of Flight Operations or senior flight crewmember).
Assumes any duties delegated by the Director of Flight Operations.
Serve as backup for the Director as needed.
Lives and promotes Corporate Core Values.
Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to your application. Send resume and cover letter to:
STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc.
Attn: Crystal Rakosky
20 Columbia Boulevard Clarksburg, WV 26301-9606
Fax: +1 304 624 7020
Mail: (see website)
www.stockmeier-urethanes.com
Responsibilities
About the position:
The Captain operates aircraft in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with the Company aircraft schedule, operational directives, and in accordance with International, Federal, State and Local laws and regulations; as well as our Company's Corporate Policies and the Flight Operations Manual.
Reports to: Director, Flight Operations Employment Type: Exempt
Physical Requirements
Ability to see and hear clearly
Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds
Other Requirements
2-5 years aviation experience
Knowledge and experience with FAA regulations pertaining to corporate aircraft
Knowledge and experience with US customs entry/exit procedures as well as international handling
Ability to travel internationally
Ability to write legibly
Ability to operate computer and type effectively
Ability to pass drug screen
Ability to pass criminal history records check and airport badging requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license and passport
Education
Must have a valid First-Class FAA Medical Certificate
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business, or related field strongly preferred