Corporate Pilot
Location: Bells, Tennessee
Job ID: 2024-3063
Category: Aviation and Travel
Type: Regular Full-Time
The Pictsweet Company seeks an experienced Corporate Aviation Captain to join its growing team. This position, based in Jackson, Tennessee, presents an excellent opportunity for a pilot seeking an improved work-life balance and reduced time away from home. The successful candidate will serve as a member of a two-pilot team, responsible for the safe operation of the company’s Cessna Citation 650 aircraft. The company fosters a work environment that values a healthy lifestyle, with a commitment to being alcohol and tobacco-free for both crew and passengers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains a strong safety culture within the Pictsweet Aviation Department, employing efficient procedures that prioritize customer service.
- Acts as Pilot in Command (PIC), assuming ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of the aircraft.
- Ensures the airworthiness of the aircraft before each flight.
- Confirms that all flight crew members fully understand their assigned duties.
- Makes necessary decisions regarding flight commencement, delays, diversions, or cancellations, communicating these promptly to relevant personnel such as the Aviation Manager, Chief Pilot, Scheduler, and Lead Passenger.
- Prepares or oversees the preparation of flight plans, considering factors including altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise data, airport facilities, and navigational aids.
- Performs duties associated with aircraft operation while away from the home base.
- Ensures full compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
- Promptly reports any known or suspected FAA violations or incidents to the Chief Pilot.
- Verifies that required passenger ground handling and transportation arrangements are in place.
- Completes all necessary trip-related paperwork.
- Fuels the aircraft at the home base.
- Executes additional duties as assigned.
Benefits:
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, commencing on the first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, and health savings/flexible spending accounts. 100% company-paid benefits include group life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance. Additionally, the company provides a 401k plan with employer matching, vacation time, sick leave, and ten paid holidays.
Qualifications:
- Maintains an alcohol-free and tobacco-free lifestyle.
- Possesses an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a multi-engine land rating.
- Accumulates a minimum of 4,000 hours of total flight time.
- Demonstrates a minimum of 1,000 hours of multi-engine turbine flight time.
- Holds a Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit.
- Maintains a valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
The Pictsweet Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.