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Purpose

The Senior Captain is responsible for the operation of the company aircraft. When assigned to a flight, the captain has the final authority regarding the operation of the aircraft. Ensures that all flight and ground operations are conducted at the highest levels of safety and comply with federal aviation regulations, applicable foreign regulations, department and company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the airworthiness of the aircraft to which assigned, and for the safety of the passengers and crew on board. The captain accomplishes the duties of pilot-in-command, as defined by Federal Aviation Regulations, the aircraft flight manual, and the department policy and operations manual, and is operationally responsible for all phases of the flight.
• Keeps informed and trained on international flight operations.
• Plan and execute all aspects of international flights.
• Obtain the training and skills necessary to obtain a type rating for appropriate aircraft.
• Assists the Head of Aviation and Director of Flight Operations – Chief Pilot in maintaining and developing relevant company policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain a complete knowledge, understanding and a mastery of the aircraft systems.
• Makes decisions to start, delay, or cancel flights, or deviate from planned routes, or destinations, when operating conditions dictate.
• As a team member, always confers with other crewmembers to obtain as much information as possible to determine the best course of action.
• Maintains open channels of communication with all crewmembers.
• Responsible for maintaining highest standards of safety through acquiring all pertinent knowledge pertaining to any flights, pilot proficiency training and continuing education.
• Develops and maintains thorough understanding about the operation and location of all aircraft emergency, survival and medical equipment.
• Keeps fully informed on FAA and foreign regulations, and department policy pertaining to operations.
• Keeps informed of latest industry, aircraft, or equipment developments that may impact the department.
• Serves in an advisory capacity to the Head of Aviation, Director of Flight Operations and Director of Maintenance regarding aircraft flight operations.
• Monitors crew performance and delegates duties required for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.
• Develop and maintain the ability to communicate effectively with passengers, corporate executives and customers and express verbal and written thoughts coherently and logically.
• Assures safety and security of aircraft while away from home base.
• Maintains flight manuals and navigation charts, as required. Completes appropriate flight logs and paperwork for each flight.
• Responsible for post-flight activities, including proper storage and protection of aircraft, cleaning and restocking while away from home base.
• Must always act with a clear customer focus.
• Provides leadership and direction to others by setting a positive example, always demonstrating teamwork and professionalism at all times, treating co-workers with respect, and encouraging others to do their best.
• Mentors, teaches, and shares knowledge with all less-experienced crewmembers.
• Completes assigned collateral duties.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Educational and/or training background in an aviation related field desired.
• Hold FAA Airline Transport Pilot - Airplane Multiengine Land Certificate (ATP).
• Type rating and pilot and command experience in aircraft operated by the company preferred.
• Applicant must have previous flight experience in a corporate aviation department.
• Extensive international operations required.
• Experience in flight instruction or teaching desirable.
• Hold a valid FAA medical certificate.

Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of thisposting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location,and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission,incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless anduntil paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.

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