Captain, Executive Aircraft

RTX•East Hartford, CT

8d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Captain, Executive Aircraft performs Pilot-in-Command duties on RTX Flight-owned or leased aircraft, transporting passengers, materials, or the aircraft itself. The captain maintains situational awareness, exercises sound judgment in flight and on the ground, and safely executes flights in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations and RTX Flight policies and procedures. The role uses Crew Resource Management principles and available resources, including checklists, instrumentation, other crewmembers, and air traffic control. The captain maintains thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, flight procedures, standard operating procedures, Federal Aviation Regulations, and ICAO regulations, as well as proficiency in disciplines such as meteorology and compliance with flight currency requirements. The position holds final authority over trips for the safety of passengers and aircraft, monitors crewmembers’ compliance with standards, provides constructive feedback and coaching, participates in company-sponsored training, and maintains processes in accordance with current ISBAO requirements. The role also requires compliance with RTX and government environmental, health and safety, and ethics policies, and may involve additional tasks and responsibilities. This is an onsite position based in East Hartford, Connecticut. The schedule may be flexible and include weekends and holidays based on customer needs. Worldwide travel without restriction is required. The captain’s primary residence must be within one hour’s driving distance of the assigned base of operations. The salary range is $157,200 to $298,800 per year.

Requirements

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
At least 3,500 hours of pilot flight experience.
At least 1,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command experience in turbine-powered, fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft.
Technical expertise in assigned aircraft.
Demonstrated adherence to FAA regulations and company policies and procedures.
Typically, a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
Maintain primary residence within one hour’s driving distance of the assigned base of operations.
Ability to travel worldwide without restriction.

Nice To Haves

Ability to make consistent, logical, and effective decisions under normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions using sound cockpit management principles.
Professional bearing and strong interpersonal skills.
Experience in corporate or VIP flight operations.
Experience with advanced flight-deck avionics and operations in complex airspace and terminal environments.
Experience in Falcon 2000EX-EASy aircraft.

Responsibilities

Perform Pilot-in-Command duties on RTX Flight-owned or leased aircraft to transport passengers, material, or the aircraft itself.
Maintain situational awareness and exercise sound judgment when making in-flight and ground decisions.
Safely execute flights in accordance with FAA regulations and RTX Flight policies and procedures.
Use Crew Resource Management skills and available resources, including checklists, instrumentation, crewmembers, and air traffic control.
Maintain knowledge of aircraft systems, flight procedures, SOPs, FARs, ICAO regulations, and meteorology relevant to safe trip planning and execution.
Maintain required flight currency.
Exercise final authority over trips to ensure passenger and aircraft safety.
Monitor crewmembers for adherence to FAA and RTX Flight standards.
Provide positive and constructive feedback and coach associates to improve performance.
Participate in and apply learning from company-sponsored training.
Implement and maintain processes within the role’s span of control in accordance with current ISBAO requirements.
Comply with applicable RTX and government EH&S and ethics policies and guidelines.
Perform additional tasks and take on varying responsibilities as appropriate.
Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, based on customer needs.
Travel worldwide without restriction.

Benefits

Parental leave, including paternal leave
Flexible work schedules
Achievement awards
Educational assistance
Child and adult backup care
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and applicable collective-bargaining coverage.