Aviation Search Group has partnered with a Part 91 Flight Department located in Wisconsin to find their next career-oriented captain. This is a destination job with the amenities and opportunities afforded to Captains who transport executives of a Fortune 100 company.
The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate previous experience in Part 91 Flight Operations, transporting and interacting with high-net-worth and VVIP personnel. Additionally, the candidate should be career-minded. We hire for the long term and our pilots have an average tenure of a decade or greater. We are proud to provide excellent compensation to our flight operations team, to include a generous salary, benefits, and full relocation.
A type rating in Falcon 7x/8x aircraft is highly desirable, as is international trip experience. However, we are hiring the right person as a fit for our team, and will consider professional captains that are typed on other large corporate jets. Existing residence near the corporate facility in Wisconsin or the capability to relocate is required for this position. You will fly approximately 275 hours per year, with significant international trips.
Job Description:
The Captain (Pilot-in-Command) has direct responsibility for the safety of passengers and crew, and the comfortable, timely, and efficient operation of the aircraft. Ensures that all flight and ground operations comply with FAA and foreign regulations, and all policies and procedures specified in flight department operations documents. The position requires, but is not limited to, forecasted and real-time weather assessment, route and destination/alternate selection, advanced crew coordination and resource management, and tactical command of the overall flight mission. Assumes collateral duties as directed by the Chief Pilot. The Captain retains final authority on the conduct of each flight while considering the needs of the passenger and corporate objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works within Flight Department to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support customer service.
- Responsible for the tactical control of the flight, they remain key to safe conduct of the flight and the comfort of the passengers.
- Checking weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determining fuel, oil, and oxygen requirements.
- Determining the aircraft weight and balance.
- Ensuring that all flight planning requirements have been met.
- Ensuring that aircraft crewmembers have valid certificates, medical certificates, passports, and visas.
- Completing an aircraft preflight inspection.
- Briefing the passengers.
- Managing the aircraft operation in accordance with approved procedures and aircraft limitations.
- Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration, and cabotage laws.
- Maintaining custody and care of disembarking passengers and crewmembers until accepted by the state of entry on international flights.
- Completing all postflight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location.
- Recording flight times and aircraft defects.
- Delegates flight related duties to the SIC as appropriate.
- Complies with Flight Department Commitments as written.
- Conduct operations using SMS-based risk mitigation tools.
