Senior Aviation Captain
Yum! Brands, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Aviation Captain to join its aviation team in Irvine, CA. The Senior Aviation Captain acts as Pilot in Command (PIC) of company aircraft, ensuring the highest levels of safety and customer service for passengers and crew. He or she provides both cultural and technical leadership and coaching to team members.
The Senior Aviation Captain is operationally responsible for assigned team members and aircraft in support of the travel requirements of corporate executive teams.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures the safe and efficient operation of company aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR 91, working as part of a cohesive team.
- Plans and coordinates all aspects of assigned trips.
- Ensures compliance with company policy and regulatory requirements on assigned flights.
- Serves as a mentor and positive role model for all team members, demonstrating adherence to policy and industry best practices.
- Provides feedback related to crew member performance or operational enhancements to the Director, Aviation.
- Provides leadership to assigned functional teams within the department.
- Manages relationships with campus and contract pilots, outside training vendors, service providers, industry focus groups, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
Working Relationships:
- Internal: Frequent interaction with senior executives, Board of Directors members, flight crew, flight scheduling teammates, maintenance technicians, and functional teams.
- External: Vendors, training/service providers, OEMs, and corporate aviation organizations.
Minimum Requirements:
- Possesses a valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with at least one unrestricted Type Rating; the EMB-550 Type Rating is preferred.
- Minimum of 5,000 hours total flight time.
- Minimum of 2,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time in jet aircraft.
- Possesses a valid 1st class Medical Certificate.
- No Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) violations.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with corporate executives, regulatory agencies, and department personnel.
- Possesses a four-year college degree or an equivalent 10-year industry experience.
Compensation:
The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 to $215,000, with bonus eligibility. The final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Yum! Brands, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package.