Aircraft Captain

Pilot Company

Aircraft Captain

Alcoa, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Summary

    The purpose of this job is to ensure safety of flight including serving as the final authority as to aircraft airworthiness, go/no-go decisions, and safe conduct of the airplane in flight.

    Essential Functions

    1. Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) of Dassault Falcon 2000 EX EASY flying assigned trips and ensure safety of aircraft, passengers, crew, and cargo
    2. Liaise with scheduling team to receive duty assignments and review trip details and requirements
    3. Complete flight planning for assigned trips including determination of routes, altitudes, approaches, and amount of fuel levels required
    4. Perform aircraft performance calculations and weight and balance calculations
    5. Conduct aircraft preflight inspection and preparation
    6. Obtain and review weather briefings and review Notices to Airmen
    7. Complete initial and recurrent aircraft specific training at least annually as required by regulations, plus other non-aircraft specific training
    8. Call ahead to Airport Fixed Base Operations to verify passenger and aircraft service arrangements are met and available
    9. Serve as safety officer, training officer, security officer, international operations officer or aircraft crew chief as assigned and as necessary
    10. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
    11. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
    12. Complete other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent certificate **** required
    • Bachelor’s degree in aviation management or related field preferred
    • Minimum 3000 total flight hours required
    • Minimum 1500 hours as PIC of multi-engine airplanes required
    • Minimum 1000 hours in turbine powered airplanes required
    • Minimum 500 hours in type to be flown required

    Specialized Knowledge

    • FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with appropriate category and class rating (Airplane, Multi-Engine, Land)
    • FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
    • FAA Type rating in appropriate aircraft

    Competencies

    • Leadership skills with the ability to give clear commands to crew and passengers
    • Ability to think quickly and make decisions in difficult situations
    • Capacity to remain calm under pressure
    • Teamwork, problem solving, and conflict management skills
    • Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency

    Travel

    • Travel required more than 75%

    Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

    • Ability to work around-the-clock as business needs dictate
    • Ability to obtain and maintain a current FAA Medical Certificate Class 2 or better
    • Lift up to 50 pounds
    • Work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

    Additional Information

    • Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
    • 401(k) Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Adoption Assistance
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Weekly Pay

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  • Compensation
    $35,568-$35,568 per year