• Reports to the lead captain regarding company operating policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight with an emphasis on safety, security, and quality.
• Exercises pilot in command authority and is the final authority for the safe conduct of the flight.
• Minimum requirements include:
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with appropriate Aircraft Type Rating.
- FAA First Class Medical certification.
- 4000 hours of Total Fixed Wing flight time.
- 1500 hours of Multi-Engine Land flight time.
- 2000 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
- 1500 hours of Turbojet and Turbine time.
- 100 hours of Night flying and 75 hours of Actual or Simulated Instrument flight time.
- 5 years of aviation experience and flexibility to work schedules and travel worldwide.
- Valid driver's license.
• Main responsibilities involve:
- Safely operating the aircraft and making decisions on flight conduct based on conditions.
- Ensuring compliance with all regulations and company policies.
- Conducting flights safely according to industry standards.
- Completing necessary trip paperwork and maintaining thorough communication with the second in command.
- Recording and reporting aircraft discrepancies to maintenance.
- Ensuring flight crew readiness and appearance.
- Knowing all aircraft systems and emergency procedures.
- Securing the aircraft after flights and managing storage arrangements.
- Obtaining current weather reports and filing flight plans.
- Analyzing flight and terminal charts for landing and alternate airports.
- Acting as the TSA Flight Security Coordinator when required.
- Conducting safety briefings for passengers or delegating this duty.
- Training the second in command for emergency situations and transition to Pilot in Command.
- Completing leg manifests and End of Day reports.
- Actively supporting safety information sharing and reporting hazards.
- Reporting hazardous actions or events to higher authorities.