C208 Captain

Empire Airlines•SeaTac, WA

23d•$72,020 - $76,804

About The Position

INTRODUCTION The Part-135 C208 Caravan Captain will conduct safe, efficient, compliant and professional flight services. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Safely maneuver the aircraft during all phases of flight; monitor all flight conditions including weather and cargo safety, and verify go/no-go decision; verify fuel requirements and related weather variables and ensure proper loading; make alternate destination decisions when the intended destination is unavailable. Maintain command in all situations as they arise due to unexpected circumstances during the flight; ensure proper communication with stations, towers, flight controllers and dispatchers during the flight; file all reports required by the FAA and report any unusual aircraft behavior or performance to dispatch or maintenance personnel; properly record flight-hours in conjunction with Dispatch and adhere to FAA rest requirements and company directives. Supervise personnel related to the flight, in coordination with other supervisors; maintain familiarity and knowledge of applicable changes in regulations and procedures concerning the safe operation of all company aircraft; maintain thorough knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks and protocol; serve as a positive, constructive and communicative leader for the company and its customers. Review company bulletins and other correspondence on a daily basis, including emails and voicemails; submit all transmittals, expense reports and other company documents/correspondence in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with policy and procedures. Serve as a role model for ethical behavior, maintain a professional and dignified work environment, and promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines. Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Commercial Pilot License with SEL and IFR ratings
1200 TT
800 PIC
500 Cross-Country
100 Night
75 IFR (50 actual)
IFR Current and Proficient
2nd Class Medical
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Must adhere to the company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program

Responsibilities

Safely maneuver the aircraft during all phases of flight
Monitor all flight conditions including weather and cargo safety, and verify go/no-go decision
Verify fuel requirements and related weather variables and ensure proper loading
Make alternate destination decisions when the intended destination is unavailable
Maintain command in all situations as they arise due to unexpected circumstances during the flight
Ensure proper communication with stations, towers, flight controllers and dispatchers during the flight
File all reports required by the FAA and report any unusual aircraft behavior or performance to dispatch or maintenance personnel
Properly record flight-hours in conjunction with Dispatch and adhere to FAA rest requirements and company directives
Supervise personnel related to the flight, in coordination with other supervisors
Maintain familiarity and knowledge of applicable changes in regulations and procedures concerning the safe operation of all company aircraft
Maintain thorough knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks and protocol
Serve as a positive, constructive and communicative leader for the company and its customers
Review company bulletins and other correspondence on a daily basis, including emails and voicemails
Submit all transmittals, expense reports and other company documents/correspondence in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with policy and procedures
Serve as a role model for ethical behavior, maintain a professional and dignified work environment, and promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines
Other related duties as assigned.