Captain

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

BASIC PURPOSE: To ensure scheduled passengers arrive at their destinations promptly, safely, and efficiently. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company corporate aircraft to support corporate and personal travel needs of approved individuals. Handle and be discrete with personal and confidential information which would have immediate impact on flight passengers and/or the company if shared beyond its intended audience and relevant company management. Performs pilot planning duties to include: filing flight plans; obtaining flight, weather and airport operations information; scheduling ground transportation needs; coordinating with flight dispatch and Aviation Manager - Chief Pilot Monitors line services, including aircraft fueling, cleaning, and preparations Ensures aircraft is stocked with necessary provisions and complies with security protocols while on business trips Performs pre- and post-flight inspections on aircraft Maintains flight records, aircraft maintenance logs, and trend monitoring data (or other records as required by company policy and/or federal authority) Performs aircraft database and navigation chart updates as necessary and accomplishes logging of pilot duty Reports all aircraft maintenance issues and communicates aircraft maintenance needs with company mechanic and/or Manager of Aviation – Assistant Chief Pilot Accomplishes maintenance test flights as needed Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned and as needed, to ensure the safety and efficiency of the aviation department Our Culture: Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture. Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Requirements

FAA Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial Pilot certificate with Instrument Rating
FAA Second Class medical certificate (Ability to obtain First Class if necessary, for travel)
2000 total flying hours with a minimum 1000 hours as PIC
1000 hours in multi-engine aircraft with a minimum 500 hours as PIC
Possess and maintain current US Passport
Computer skills (Microsoft Office, iPad and laptop operations)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational abilities and attention to detail
Customer service oriented
Operates with honesty and integrity
Pass a drug/alcohol screening and FAA background check.
HS Diploma or equivalent required
3-5 years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage numerous competing demands in an extremely high stress environment
Frequent travel is required
Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
Must be able to speak and listen clearly
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
Able to view aircraft display screens for extended periods
Fine visual acuity and the ability to read and write with accuracy
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
Will be exposed to loud noises, wet and humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, extreme hot and cold depending on weather conditions

Nice To Haves

2 years Corporate flight experience (Preferred)
500 hours turbine (Preferred)
CE-560XL and/or CE-680 Type Rating (Preferred, but not required)
College Degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company corporate aircraft to support corporate and personal travel needs of approved individuals.
Handle and be discrete with personal and confidential information which would have immediate impact on flight passengers and/or the company if shared beyond its intended audience and relevant company management.
Performs pilot planning duties to include: filing flight plans; obtaining flight, weather and airport operations information; scheduling ground transportation needs; coordinating with flight dispatch and Aviation Manager - Chief Pilot
Monitors line services, including aircraft fueling, cleaning, and preparations
Ensures aircraft is stocked with necessary provisions and complies with security protocols while on business trips
Performs pre- and post-flight inspections on aircraft
Maintains flight records, aircraft maintenance logs, and trend monitoring data (or other records as required by company policy and/or federal authority)
Performs aircraft database and navigation chart updates as necessary and accomplishes logging of pilot duty
Reports all aircraft maintenance issues and communicates aircraft maintenance needs with company mechanic and/or Manager of Aviation – Assistant Chief Pilot
Accomplishes maintenance test flights as needed
Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned and as needed, to ensure the safety and efficiency of the aviation department