Responsibilities
Comply with all applicable FARs, manufacturer operating procedures, company and department SOPs, and international aviation rules established by foreign governments; Comply with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation
Ensure that the aircraft has been released for flight by a properly qualified maintenance employee.
Ensure that preflight inspections are performed. Determine if the aircraft is in a condition for safe flight; and if not, delay or cancel the flight until needed repairs are made.
Review and calculate weight and balance for the aircraft, fuel on board, and aircraft performance charts to ensure the necessary margin exist for the safe completion of the flight; Use checklists.
Analyze weather conditions at destination, enroute, alternate airports, and the departure airport to ensure the necessary weather minimums exist for the safe completion of the flight.
Prepare and file flight plan.
Complete aircraft flight logs at the conclusion of each trip.
Make decisions to start, delay, or cancel flights from planned route or destination when operational conditions dictate.
Report any unsafe conditions or hazardous weather to ATC.
Supervise the loading of passengers, verify proper identification, and confirm manifest accuracy for each flight leg.
Delegate to the Second-In-Command (SIC) any duties necessary for the safe, timely and efficient operation of the flight; Coordinate the functioning of all crewmembers assigned to the flight; Conduct preflight and post flight briefings with all flight crew on each assigned flight.
Ensure that qualified personnel will handle the aircraft and supervise all servicing, towing or storage when away from home base.
Oversee any maintenance work performed on assigned aircraft to the extent that he is assured as to what was wrong and what was done to correct the problem.
Complete Maintain currency and proficiency in each type of aircraft assigned to fly.
(Maximum two aircraft requiring type ratings)
Maintain personal records, i.e., FAA medical certificate, FAA airman certificates, passport, proficiency checks, and any other records applicable to performance of flight duty. Provide copies of these records to the Director, Aviation as they are updated or revised.
Act as SIC and perform the SIC primary duties as needed.
Perform secondary non-flying activities as assigned by the Director of Aviation. ... Continue Reading
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Meets all FAA requirements to serve as Pilot-in-Command
Hold an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate type ratings
Have logged a minimum of 5,000 flight hours total, with 500 flight hours in jet aircraft; Gulfstream time desirable
FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Multi-Engine, Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
FCC radio telephone permit
Meet all currency requirements regarding instrument flight time and night landings prior to flying any required trips
Be able to pass an instrument competency check in the category of aircraft to be flown
Proven safety focused mindset
Advanced working knowledge of all regulations pertaining to flight, both domestic and international.
Skillset required to pilot advanced, high altitude aircraft
Ability to multitask in a fast paced work environment
Proven sound decision making skills, even when under pressure of limited timeAbility to work well on a team
Strong commitment to customer service
Computer aptitude ... Continue Reading
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