Jet Aviation Staffing-G280 Captain-Houston, Texas

Jet Aviation•Houston, TX

10d•$210,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Jet Aviation Staffing is supporting the industry’s most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer. This position involves performing responsibilities acting as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) in our worldwide flight department safely and efficiently with emphasis on passenger service and safety.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent educational hours or technical school; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Commercial Multi-Engine Land Certificate, Instrument Airplane (ATP or ATP-CTP Course Completion Preferred)
Current FAA First Class Medical Certification
Type Rating Highly Preferred
At least four (4) years commercial or private flight experience with advanced technology EFIS and FMS cockpit systems
Minimum 3000 hours total flight time completed/logged (TT)
Minimum 1000 hours multiengine airplane flight time completed/logged (TT) jet or turboprop
Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations.
Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives
Applies best practices in documenting business requirements in an iterative way, particularly using agile methodologies
Ability to create clear reports and data visualizations to assist in decision-making and problem analysis
Conversant in technical discipline acumen
Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and is highly self-motivated
Ability to build professional and trusting business relations
Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management within department
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Proficient MS Office Suite skills
Ability to travel away from home with frequent overnight layovers
Valid passport and the ability to travel overseas for worldwide operations.
Possess a service excellence attitude

Nice To Haves

ATP or ATP-CTP Course Completion Preferred
Type Rating Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

Safely and proficiently, operate private company aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
Plan flights, selecting the safest and most efficient routes, providing for contingencies, determine appropriate fuel loads, and developing alternative flight plan routes. Review all pertinent NOTAMS. Review and interpret weather reports to finalize flight plan.
Perform aircraft pre-flight inspection verifying airworthy condition as well as post flight inspections. Determining the accurate loading of passengers, baggage and cargo including calculating and solving weight and balance problems
Utilizing Flight Risk Assessment Tool consistently to assess and mitigate risk.
Complete records and appropriate entries in aircraft logbooks/operations forms
Collaborates to complete complex and non-routine responsibilities working in an agile environment. Applies flight experience to resolve issues. Discusses escalated issue recommendations with peers or manager. Exhibits accountability for work and behaviors. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Notifies manager when workload is light and volunteers for additional work. Adjusts quickly to new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
Identifies efficiencies and bad or unsafe process to team and manager. Drafts standard operating procedures (SOP) and develops job aids.
Participation in SMS program and continuing SMS culture.