United Therapeutics | G-V Captain

About United Therapeutics: A Pioneering Public Benefit Corporation (PBC)

United Therapeutics (Nasdaq: UTHR) is distinguished as the first publicly-traded biotechnology and pharmaceutical company structured as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). The organization’s public benefit mandate is to provide a brighter future for patients through the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies and to advance innovative technologies aimed at significantly expanding the availability of transplantable organs.

Founded in 1996 by a family seeking a cure for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), United Therapeutics is dedicated to developing treatments for rare, deadly diseases. The company currently markets six FDA-approved therapies targeting critical conditions such as PAH, Pulmonary Hypertension associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (PH-ILD), and neuroblastoma, a rare pediatric cancer. Near-term pipeline efforts are focused on developing additional essential therapies for PAH and Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF).

Recognizing that organ transplantation offers the definitive cure for end-stage life-threatening diseases, the company is actively engaged in creating manufactured organs to address the critical global shortage of transplantable kidneys, hearts, lungs, and livers. United Therapeutics envisions a future where an unlimited supply of tolerable, transplantable organs eliminates the waiting list and cures end-stage organ diseases for which transplantation is currently not an option.

The Role: Captain / Pilot in Command (Aviation)

The Captain serves as the designated Pilot in Command (PIC), assuming ultimate authority and responsibility for the overall safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance of all company aircraft flights. This role's primary objective is to deliver safe, professional, and reliable air transportation services for company executives and their distinguished guests.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Assumes absolute control and ultimate command responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and smooth operation of company aircraft throughout all phases of flight.
• Conducts comprehensive pre-flight preparation, including detailed flight planning based on thorough review of meteorological data, relevant flight restrictions, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and coordinated scheduling for both departures and arrivals.
• Verifies the impeccable working order of all aircraft systems, onboard safety equipment, and navigation tools, ensuring approval has been secured from qualified maintenance technicians.
• Executes mandatory pre-flight checks and provides detailed, professional briefings to the cabin crew prior to departure.
• Acts as the Pilot in Command, collaborating effectively with all crew members to provide secure and dependable air transportation services.
• Maintains meticulous flight documentation, accurately tracking and logging all information pertaining to technical issues, and completing all standard flight documentation as directed by the Director of Aviation.
• Supports broader Aviation Department operations by performing essential non-flight duties, including assistance with safety officer functions and contributing to the maintenance and updating of the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of cumulative experience as a licensed commercial pilot.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience operating as an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP).
• Possession of a current, valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
• Possession of a current First Class Medical Certificate.
• A minimum of 3,000 total hours in flight.
• A minimum of 2,000 hours of flight time logged specifically as Pilot in Command (PIC).
• Demonstrated expertise and comprehensive understanding of domestic and international air rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to remain calm and decisive while functioning effectively under operational pressure.
• Exemplary interpersonal and customer service skills, coupled with a highly professional and personable demeanor.
• Meticulous attention to detail, adaptability, and preparedness for potential emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Type Rating in Gulfstream GV aircraft.
• Type Rating in Gulfstream GVII aircraft.
• Minimum of 500 hours of documented flight time in large-cabin corporate aircraft.