Captain/Pilot in Command (Large Jet) jobs in Lansing, MI

This Pilot-in-Command is responsible for safe and efficient operation a Citation Sovereign (C680)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the safe and efficient conduct of assigned flights.
• Directs the activities of the Second-in-Command and ensures that all crewmembers understand fully and completely what duties they are expected to perform.
• Central contact for assigned trips. Responsible for all decision making; remains PIC for entire trip.
• Ensures that the aircraft is airworthy and registered, and all required documentation is onboard the aircraft;
• Checks weather and all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determines fuel, oil, and oxygen requirements.
• Determines the aircraft weight and balance.
• Ensures databases are current, installs latest updates if required. Ensures electronic devises are updated and adequately charged for the assigned flight.
• Ensures that all flight planning requirements have been met, including crewmember’s valid Pilot Certificates, Medical Certificates, passports, and visas.
• Delegates cockpit responsibilities as needed.
• Ensures completed flight planning paperwork is delivered to all trip pilots.
• Ensures that the flight will not be commenced if a crewmember is incapacitated from performing duties by any cause. Ensures that the flight will not be continued beyond the nearest suitable airport when a crewmember’s capacity to perform functions is significantly reduced by impairment of faculties.
• Confirms aircraft interior is clean, organized, and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
• Complies with all Federal, State, Local, and Foreign regulations as well as company policies and procedures in all aircraft manuals and Flight Operations Manual.
• Conducts a preflight briefing with all crewmembers to review all aspects of the trip and confirm all duties for each individual.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all passengers.
• Ensures the Passenger Safety Briefing is provided to the passengers in accordance with the FOM.
• Operates the aircraft per the Flight Department SOP and checklists, and within aircraft limitations.
• Ensures compliance with customs, immigration, and cabotage laws.
• Completes all postflight duties, including notifying the Company of deviations to any planned itinerary, schedule, or overnight location.
• Records flight times and aircraft defects.
• Monitors crew performance and shares knowledge. Serves as an integral flight trainer within the organization for upgrading pilots.
• Tracks and maintains personal currency in assigned aircraft.
• Reports all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents to the Chief Pilot, as appropriate, as soon as practical.
• Reports any hazardous weather or flight conditions encountered that are likely to affect the safety of other aircraft to the appropriate ATC facility.
• Maintains contact with Flight Coordinator and updates any changes of schedule, passenger list or any other change.
• Be familiar with all AFM/RFM, aircraft placarded limitations, emergency equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Actively engages in SMS, safety reporting and continuous improvement.
• Assumes any duties delegated by the Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Pilot, as appropriate.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Rating.
• Sovereign C680 PIC type-rating preferred.
• Has logged at least 3,500 hours total time, 1,500 hours turbine, 500 hours jet, with 1,500 hours as PIC.
• Meets applicable currency requirements.
• Possesses a First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Demonstrates the capability to speak and understand English for radiotelephony communications as specified in ICAO Annex 1.
• Possesses a bachelor’s degree.
• Proven analytical problem solver.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to utilize business sense and creativity to develop new ideas and solutions.
• Organizational skills including the ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Works well in a team environment, working towards the common goal of the department as a whole.

Flight Management Corp. is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test and background check at the time of offer. THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do yo have a valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Rating?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lansing, MI 48906: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person