PILOT

Carter Machinery•Mechanicsville, VA
•$200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You. At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters. Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.

Requirements

  • Minimum five years private/transport flight experience
  • Minimum 2,000 hours total time/minimum 1,000 multi-engine turbine hours
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot License
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Challenger 300/350 (CL-30) type rating
  • Minimum 500 hours Challenger 300/350 experience
  • Licensure required: Written ATP(FAA), First-Class Medical, FCC Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit
  • 20/20 vision (or correctable to 2020)
  • FAA Type Rating(s) for company aircraft
  • Thorough understanding of Federal Aviation regulations and safety procedures
  • Thorough pre- and post-flight airplane inspections
  • Proficient knowledge with respect to flight operations manuals, regulations, and standards
  • Reside or be willing to relocate to within one hour of/two-hour call-out radius of the assigned home base
  • Possess a current passport and unrestricted ability to travel to the EU, Canada, and the Caribbean
  • Must be able to pass a FAA/DOT pre-employment drug screen and comply with random drug/alcohol testing
  • Willingness to authorize release of and successfully pass an FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) review with Chief Pilot
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Excellent driving record
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as operationally required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

  • Prior Corporate or Charter experience, preferred
  • International Operations experience, preferred
  • Experience operating Gulfstream 600, Citation Encore, preferred

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Pilot in Command on CL-30 missions, ensuring highest standards of safety and professionalism
  • Operate aircraft transporting people as scheduled
  • Plan and execute flights in compliance with Part 91, company standard operations procedures, and all applicable regulations
  • Lead and conduct all preflight planning, including performance, W&B, weather/NOTAMS, and fuel strategy in a web-based and/or mobile device-based environment
  • Perform pre- and post-flight aircraft inspections, including engines, hydraulics, and other systems
  • Lead effective CRM, mentor crew members, and maintain a calm, client-focused cockpit culture
  • Deliver white-glove service to all passengers while representing Carter values on every trip
  • Interact with outside regulatory bodies (FAA, NTSB, DOT) and contract agencies on matters concerning flight operations
  • Keep abreast of new practices, materials, products and other subjects related to operation of flight department
  • Submit required paperwork and reports in a timely and accurate fashion
  • Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
  • Life and disability insurance
  • In-house training instructors/programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus program
  • Tool allowances and tool loans
  • Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
  • Opportunities for overtime
  • Shift differential (if applicable)
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