Sony Corporation of America | Pilot

Co-Pilot

locations Los Angeles

time type Full time

job requisition idJR-113794

Sony Corporation of America , located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more: www.sony.com/en .

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is in Los Angeles, California. Directly responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company aircraft as well as confirming the airworthiness of that aircraft for each assigned flight. The Pilot is the on-site manager and representative of this department and is the final authority as to the conduct of operations of the aircraft when away from home base. The Pilot will comply with Federal Aviation Regulations, Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual policy and guidance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility and accountability of the Pilot is for the safe conduct of assigned flights. Pilot responsibilities are outlined in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual. A Copilot will perform all Second In Command (SIC) duties required when assigned to a trip.

Specific Pilot duties include:

• Complies with the authorized Trip Sheet schedule and associated guidance during aircraft operations.

• Provides excellent customer services to passengers.

• Checking weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determining fuel, oil, and oxygen requirements.

• Determining the aircraft weight and balance.

• Ensuring that all flight-planning and ATC filing requirements have been met.

• Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that the documentation specified in the FOM are on board the aircraft.

• Ensures that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.

• Ensuring an aircraft pre-flight inspection has been properly conducted before departure.

• Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements specified in the FOM and SOP.

• Operating the aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual, Aircraft Loading Manual, and the aircraft’s published limitations.

• Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws.

• Timely and accurate communication with Scheduling during an assigned flight.

• Completing all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location.

• Recording flight times and aircraft defects.

Operational:

• Ensures that aircraft operations are conducted in accordance with the highest flight safety standards of Federal Aviation Regulations (Part 91), the Aircraft Manufacturer’s Flight Manual and the FOM and SOP.

• Utilize accepted Crew Resource Management procedures.

Administrative:

• Attend all scheduled training events and complete company required train prior to the prescribed deadlines.

• Maintaining and holding (on person) a valid FAA pilot license with appropriate type ratings and English Proficiency Endorsement, First Class Medical Certificate, FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.

• Maintaining and holding a valid passport and any required visas as well as current ID Cards required by the FOM.

• Performs operationally related administrative duties in timely and professional manner. These duties may include, but are not limited to, maintaining navigational charts and related databases, and performing aircraft inventories.

Collateral Duties:

• Accomplish duties as assigned by Chief Pilot.

• Co-pilot’s will be designated a collateral assignment, such as an assistant to the Safety Manager, Standardization Captain, Training Captain, or Security Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION

Your qualifications and experience should include:

• Airplane multi engine land rating with commercial privileges.

• Must be able to pass an FAA First Class Medical.

• International experience is desirable.

• Jet experience preferred.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.

Benefits:

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
• Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
• Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
• Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability plans
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• 401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match which vests immediately
• Education assistance and student loan programs

Other Programs:

• Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
• Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
• Matching gift program
• A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
• Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
• Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
• Annual incentive bonus

Th e anticipated annual base salary for this position is $140,000 to $150,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for . The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

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Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Corporation of America

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at (see our website) or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

The company requires all Aviation flight crew and maintenance employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive one booster shot. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potential accommodations.