Global Express Captain

MicroStrategy•Tysons, VA

About The Position

Strategy is seeking a professional, mature, and motivated pilot in command (PIC) with international experience to join its expanding flight department. The Global Express Captain ensures flight operations meet or exceed applicable federal regulations and company standards. Strategy’s IS-BAO Stage II flight department has provided VVIP travel services for the company’s top executives for more than 15 years. The captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company aircraft while serving as PIC or second in command (SIC), ensuring compliance with FAA and TSA regulations and company flight standards. The role requires maintaining pilot credentials and training, delivering professional customer service, coordinating with corporate security, and ensuring aircraft airworthiness and documentation. The captain plans and conducts flights, assesses airports and FBOs, completes risk assessments and checklists, makes operational decisions, communicates changes, records flight and aircraft information, and keeps maintenance personnel informed. The captain also performs duties delegated by the Director of Aviation.

Requirements

FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Rating and Global Express type rating.
First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
FCC Radiotelephone License.
Valid passport and driver’s license, and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, aircraft systems, limitations, and avionics.
Demonstrated fundamental airmanship, including manual flying ability and precise aircraft control.
High integrity, discretion, and commitment to customer service excellence.
Commitment to Strategy’s values: Bold, Agile, Engaged, Impactful, and United.
Ability to speak and understand English at the proficiency level required by ICAO Annex 1.
High school diploma or GED.
No FAA violations, accidents, or incidents.
Ability to complete company-assigned training, including IS-BAO, MedAire, GET, or other approved safety or emergency training.
International flying experience.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.
At least 5,000 total flight hours.
At least 2,000 hours of turbojet time.
At least 3,000 hours in multi-engine land aircraft.
At least 500 hours in type.

Nice To Haves

Current flight experience and simulator training in a large-cabin jet aircraft; Pro Card is highly desirable.
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Responsibilities

Operate company aircraft safely and efficiently while serving as PIC or SIC, in compliance with FAA and TSA regulations, company standards, the Strategy Flight Operations Manual (FOM), and aircraft limitations.
Maintain required pilot licenses, medical certifications, and training in accordance with FAA requirements and company policies.
Provide a high level of customer service and represent Strategy with professionalism when interacting with service providers, vendors, and the public.
Coordinate with corporate security specialists as needed when planning and operating flights.
Ensure the aircraft is airworthy and registered, and that required documentation is aboard.
Assess proposed airports and FBOs for runway, taxiway, parking, fueling, passenger transportation, ramp access, services, amenities, fees, security, and customs-service suitability.
Conduct preflight planning, including aircraft performance, weight and balance, fuel requirements, weather, and route optimization.
Decide whether to start, delay, or cancel flights, or to deviate from the planned route or destination when operating conditions require; promptly communicate planned changes.
Complete the Strategy Flight Risk Assessment Tool before each flight.
Ensure a PIC or SIC completes an aircraft preflight inspection before each departure.
Use preflight, in-flight, and post-flight checklists and documentation procedures for aircraft operations.
Complete post-flight duties, including notifying the company of itinerary, schedule, or overnight-location deviations.
Maintain detailed knowledge of FARs, the Strategy FOM, air traffic control procedures, and aircraft systems.
Promote a safe, team-oriented approach to flight management using accepted Crew Resource Management techniques and best practices.
Record flight times and aircraft defects, and provide maintenance personnel with a timely update on aircraft mechanical status after each flight.
Perform duties delegated by the Director of Aviation.