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Job Description

Constellation Brands is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. Our mission is to build brands that people love because we believe elevating human connections is Worth Reaching For. It's worth our dedication, hard work, and calculated risks to anticipate market trends and deliver for our consumers, shareholders, employees, and industry. This dedication is what has driven us to become one of the fastest-growing, large CPG companies in the U.S. at retail, and it drives our pursuit to deliver what's next.

Every day, people reach for brands from our high-end, imported beer portfolio anchored by the iconic Corona Extra and Modelo Especial, a flavorful lineup of Modelo Cheladas, and favorites like Pacifico and Victoria; our exceptional wine brands including The Prisoner Wine Company, Robert Mondavi Winery, Kim Crawford, Schrader Cellars, and Lingua Franca; and our craft spirits brands such as Casa Noble Tequila and High West Whiskey.

As an agriculture-based company, we strive to operate in a way that is sustainable and responsible. Our ESG strategy is embedded into our business, and we focus on serving as good stewards of the environment, investing in our communities, and promoting responsible beverage alcohol consumption. We believe these aspirations in support of our longer-term business strategy allow us to contribute to a future that is truly Worth Reaching For.

Position Overview
Constellation Brands is seeking a highly experienced Gulfstream Captain to join its Part 91 corporate flight department based in Rochester, NY. This role serves as Pilot in Command on company aircraft and plays a critical leadership role in maintaining the department's strong safety culture, operational excellence, and premium service standards.

About the Flight Department
The Constellation Brands flight department is an IS-BAO Stage 3 certified operation supporting domestic and international missions. The department operates a fleet of Gulfstream G280 and Gulfstream G600 aircraft and maintains an active Safety Management System (SMS) with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as Pilot in Command on assigned domestic and international Part 91 operations
Maintain responsibility for passenger, crew, and aircraft safety
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, international requirements, and company SOPs
Lead, mentor, and support flight crew members
Actively participate in SMS reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Conduct comprehensive pre-flight planning and operational decision-making
Represent Constellation Brands with professionalism, discretion, and executive-level service

Required Qualifications
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate - Multiengine
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
3,000+ hours Total Time
2,000+ hours Jet Time
Must hold at least one jet type rating
Ability to be away from home for extended periods of time to support domestic and international operations
Valid U.S. passport and valid driver's license
Ability to reside within one hour of Rochester International Airport (KROC)
Ability to successfully complete background investigation and pre-employment drug screening

Preferred Qualifications
Gulfstream G280 and/or G600 type rating(s) preferred
International flight experience
Experience in IS-BAO and/or Safety Management System (SMS) environments
Previous flight instruction experience and/or possession of a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) certificate

Must have attended approved simulator training in the jet aircraft the pilot is type rated in within the previous 12 months

Core Competencies & Professional Attributes
Demonstrated leadership, professionalism, and Crew Resource Management (CRM) consistent with Captain responsibilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven teamwork and collaboration skills in a multi-crew environment
Sound judgment, decision-making, and threat-and-error management
Adaptability and flexibility in a changing operational environment
Strong organizational and computer skills
Commitment to safety culture and continuous improvement consistent with IS-BAO Stage 3 standards

Physical Requirements
Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods
Ability to lift to 55 pounds

The salary range for this role is: $196,500 - $359,800

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.Our compensation is based on cost of labor. For remote locations or positions open to multiple locations, the pay range may reflect several US geographic markets, including the lowest geographic market minimum to the highest geographic market maximum. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. At Constellation Brands, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.

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, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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Equal Opportunity

Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).