Captain- Fixed Wing

Pfizer • Ewing Township, NJ

2d • $214,900 - $358,100 • Onsite

About The Position

The Captain, Fixed Wing supports Pfizer Corporate Aviation by providing safe, legal, secure, and efficient domestic and international air transportation. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the pilot serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC), depending on assignment and qualifications, and works closely with flight crewmembers, dispatch, maintenance, line service, and executive travelers. The role requires sound operational judgment, discretion, teamwork, and consistent compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and aircraft limitations.

The position involves routine rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call assignments, with the ability to report for flight duty on three hours’ notice. Extensive domestic and international travel is required. The role is performed on premise, and the employee must be able to maintain permanent residence within 60 miles of Pfizer’s aviation facility at Trenton Mercer County Airport, excluding areas east of the Hudson River.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid passport and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Extensive international flight operating experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain permanent residence within 60 miles of the Pfizer aviation facility at Trenton Mercer County Airport, excluding areas east of the Hudson River.
• Yellow fever vaccination.
• Ability to report for flight duty on short notice, including a three-hour callout.
• Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally.
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 70 pounds.
• Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer; permanent U.S. work authorization is required and U.S. work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• 5,000 hours total flight time, including 3,000 hours PIC and 2,000 hours turbine time. Military experience may be considered when evaluating flight-time requirements.
• One or more aircraft type ratings.
• Corporate aviation or VIP flight experience.
• Gulfstream G650 type rating.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities, including influencing and collaborating with peers, developing and coaching others, and overseeing and guiding colleagues’ work to achieve meaningful outcomes and business impact.

Responsibilities

• Exercise final authority and responsibility for safe operation of company aircraft when assigned as Pilot in Command.
• Perform duties as PIC or SIC based on trip assignment, operating requirements, and experience qualifications.
• Lead and coordinate assigned crewmembers, including the SIC and flight attendant, and conduct thorough preflight and operational briefings.
• Confirm aircraft airworthiness, required documents, crew qualifications, medical certificates, passports, visas, and other mission documentation before departure.
• Prepare or supervise flight planning, considering weather, terrain, altitude, aircraft performance, range, weight and balance, airport facilities, navigational aids, and applicable operating regulations.
• Operate aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, applicable foreign regulations, Pfizer policies and procedures, and aircraft limitations.
• Manage aircraft security, maintain required communications while on duty, and promptly report mechanical irregularities or other operational concerns.
• Exercise appropriate fiscal stewardship for fuel, catering, aircraft services, and business travel expenses.
• Protect confidential information concerning Pfizer, its executives, employees, and guests, while maintaining a professional image that reflects positively on the company.
• Participate in a Corporate Aviation Safety, Standards, or Training committee and perform additional duties assigned by the Chief Pilot.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
• Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of base salary.
• Eligible to participate in Pfizer’s share-based long-term incentive program.
• Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.
• Eligible for employee referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior