Sr Captain Amgen Aviation

Amgen•Camarillo, CA

About The Position

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do. Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives. Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career. Senior Captain What you will do Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will: Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determine fuel, oil and oxygen requirements Determine aircraft weight and balance Ensure that all flight planning requirements have been met Ensure that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas if and when required Complete an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements Operate the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations Maintain compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws Complete all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location Record flight times and aircraft defects Win What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. The Amgen Flight Department supports the travel requirements for senior executives to locations throughout the world. The department currently operates a Gulfstream G-280 and a Gulfstream G-550. We anticipate the delivery of the Gulfstream G-600 in January. The safety and care of our passengers are always our #1 focus. We are Stage 3 certified with the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). The aviation professional we seek is a Senior Captain with these qualifications. What we expect of you We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. The Amgen Flight Department supports the travel requirements for senior executives to locations throughout the world. The department currently operates a Gulfstream G-280 and a Gulfstream G-550. We anticipate the delivery of the Gulfstream G-600 in January. The safety and care of our passengers are always our #1 focus. We are Stage 3 certified with the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). The aviation professional we seek is a Senior Captain with these qualifications.

Requirements

Gulfstream G600 Aircraft Experience OR Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience And Doctorate degree & 2 years of aviation experience Or Master’s degree & 4 years of aviation experience Or Bachelor’s degree or & 6 years of aviation experience Or Associate’s degree & 10 years of aviation experience Or High school diploma / GED & 10 years of aviation experience
Airline Transport Pilot License, Multi-Engine Land
First Class FAA physical
FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
Total flight time - 5000 hours
Pilot-in-Command - 2000 hours
Multi-Engine - 2000 hours
Jet - 1000 hours
Recent long range, international business jet experience
Aircraft specific experience
Strong decision making abilities as a professional aviator
Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Focus on safety and building a safety-first environment
Ability to work within a structured, standardized environment with an emphasis on professional integrity, CRM and world-class standards
No record of aircraft accidents, incidents, or violations
Outstanding employment record as evidenced by performance reviews, references, and letters of recommendation
Indication of progressive career advancement
Demonstrated ability as work in a team atmosphere
Work well within Amgen’s culture of entrepreneurship and diversity

Nice To Haves

Gulfstream G600 AND Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience
Make/Model - 100 hours (preferred)
Actual instrument and night time - 10% of total time

Responsibilities

Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determine fuel, oil and oxygen requirements
Determine aircraft weight and balance
Ensure that all flight planning requirements have been met
Ensure that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas if and when required
Complete an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure
Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements
Operate the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations
Maintain compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws
Complete all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location
Record flight times and aircraft defects

Benefits

A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible

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