Jet Aviation Staffing - Captain - Gulfstream 280 (Houston, TX)

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industry’s most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

Position Summary

Perform responsibilities acting as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) in our worldwide flight department safely and efficiently with emphasis on passenger service and safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely and proficiently operate private company aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
• Plan flights, selecting the safest and most efficient routes, providing for contingencies, determining appropriate fuel loads, and developing alternative flight plan routes.
• Review all pertinent NOTAMS and interpret weather reports to finalize flight plans.
• Perform aircraft pre-flight inspections verifying airworthy conditions as well as post-flight inspections.
• Determine the accurate loading of passengers, baggage, and cargo including calculating and solving weight and balance problems.
• Utilize Flight Risk Assessment Tool consistently to assess and mitigate risk.
• Complete records and appropriate entries in aircraft logbooks/operations forms.
• Collaborate to complete complex and non-routine responsibilities working in an agile environment.
• Apply flight experience to resolve issues and discuss escalated issue recommendations with peers or manager.
• Exhibit accountability for work and behaviors. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Take the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities, and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from the manager.
• Notify manager when workload is light and volunteer for additional work.
• Adjust quickly to new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
• Identify efficiencies and bad or unsafe processes to team and manager. Draft SOPs and develop job aids.
• Participate in SMS program and continuing SMS culture.
• This description is not an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job.

Education & Licenses

• Associate’s degree or equivalent educational hours or technical school; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Commercial Multi-Engine Land Certificate, Instrument Airplane (ATP or ATP-CTP Course Completion Preferred).
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certification.
• Type Rating Highly Preferred.

Minimum Requirements

• At least four (4) years commercial or private flight experience with advanced technology EFIS and FMS cockpit systems.
• Minimum 3000 hours total flight time completed/logged (TT).
• Minimum 1000 hours multiengine airplane flight time completed/logged (TT) jet or turboprop.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Cognitive ability including reasoning, planning, problem-solving, thinking abstractly, comprehending complex ideas, learning quickly, and applying learning to new situations.
• Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives.
• Applies best practices in documenting business requirements in an iterative way, particularly using agile methodologies.
• Ability to create clear reports and data visualizations to assist in decision-making and problem analysis.
• Conversant in technical discipline acumen.
• Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and be highly self-motivated.
• Ability to build professional and trusting business relationships.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management within the department.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite skills.
• Work hours are completely variable Monday through Sunday, with long workdays.
• Ability to travel away from home with frequent overnight layovers.
• Valid passport and the ability to travel overseas for worldwide operations.
• Possess a service excellence attitude.

Compensation Data

The anticipated salary range for this position is $210,000 to $230,000. Please note that this range is not a guaranteed offer of compensation. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.

Company Benefits

Our customer offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage and a 401(k) plan to support your well-being and financial future.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.