Captain - Senior Captain - Aviation

Job Duties

• Under broad direction, responsible for operating aircraft in accordance with the approved AFM, FAR, and company Flight Operations Manual.
• Performs the duties of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and has full authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the aircraft on assigned flights.
• Supervises all crew members assigned to flight.
• Ensures completion of preflight inspection and confirms that all required equipment, paperwork and supplies are onboard the aircraft prior to departure.
• Obtains a complete weather briefing for departure, en-route, destination and alternate airports.
• Reviews aircraft performance and calculates weight and balance to ensure that the flight will be conducted within aircraft operating limits.
• Reports cancellation or diversion of a flight to the dispatcher and Chief Pilot and Director of Aviation.
• Coordinates with the lead passenger concerning passenger arrangements.
• Utilizes cockpit flows and checklists and completes all required trip paperwork.
• Ensures that a thorough post-flight inspection is completed following each flight.
• Completes customs and general declaration forms as required and maintains custody and control of passengers prior to clearing customs and/or immigrations.
• Possesses the authority to refuse transportation to any person or object if their carriage poses any risk to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.
• May also be responsible for additional Training Officer and/or Safety Officer-related duties as assigned, including the development of training and safety plans. 

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and a minimum of 10 years of flight operations experience, including Pilot-in-Command experience.
• Requires a minimum of 5000 hours of total flight time, including 2500 hours of multi-engine flight time and 1000 hours of jet flight time.
• Federal Aviation Administration Airline Transport Pilot (FAA ATP) license with multi-engine and instrument rating, 1st Class Medical license, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license, and valid US passport required.
• Gulfstream V type rating and international experience preferred.

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available including Senior Captain.