Corporate Relations Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Asheville, NC

The Company

Ingles Markets began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Ingles Markets’ headquarters and distribution center are located just 15 minutes outside of Asheville, NC in the town of Black Mountain.

The Team

We are a lean team that services 27,000 employees across 6 states. We work hard as a collective to ensure everything is accomplished, even if it is not in our job description. While we do take things seriously, we like to have fun while we are doing it, so we can create the most impact and difference in our community.

The Position

We are looking for a Pilot to provide Ingles Markets executives with safe, time-saving, and productive on-demand travel. The Pilot is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company aircraft(s) as well as managing other aspects of flight operations as the final authority assigned to a flight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as pilot in command of scheduled flight. Prepare and file flight, using all available resources and aircraft capabilities for maximum efficiency.
• Fly safely, which involves continuous management of all systems and situations that affect the flight while maintaining passenger comfort, safety, and well-being.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Plan flights with consideration of weather, NOTAMS, aircraft capabilities, mission requirements, company requirements and aircraft airworthiness ensuring that preflight inspections are performed, and all required documents are on board.
• Calculate the aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements while being mindful of fuel pricing and landing fees.
• Complete all post flight duties including post flight inspection, maintenance reports, and company record-keeping forms.
• Ensure that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers. Brief passengers according to company and FAA requirements. Ensure the passengers’ needs and expectations are met throughout the flight.
• Ability to complete periodic flight training.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Is self-driven, capable of working independently, and efficiently manages their time and tasks.
• Has excellent organizational and customer service skills.
• Broad knowledge of all functions related to aircraft operations.
• Knowledge of advanced aircraft systems and avionics.
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation for Safety Management System processes, including Risk Analysis and Mitigation, Human Factors and Accident/Incident Prevention FAA Airline Transport Rating (ATP) with airplane multi-engine land and instrument ratings.
• Working familiarity with the civilian Air Traffic Control system in high density airspace.
• Interpersonal skills and flexibility to be successful in a small team environment.
• Lives in or around the Asheville, NC area, or is willing to relocate.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Beechcraft King Air 360: 4000 or more flying hours with 2000 hours multi-engine aircraft, 750 hours turboprop aircraft, 250 hours King Air 360 – minimum requirements.
• Must have completed an initial or recurrent simulator-based ground and flight school for the Beechcraft King Air 360 within the preceding 12 months.
• PIC qualified, required.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications, iPad and related software applications; including mobile technology applications.
• Pay will depend on flying hours and experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

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
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 4000 or more flying hours with 2000 hours multi-engine aircraft, 750 hours turboprop aircraft, 250 hours King Air 360?

License/Certification:

• First Class Medical Certificate (Required)
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Asheville, NC (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Asheville, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person