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Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)

Functional Area: Auxiliary Services

The Role

The Senior Captain (Pilot) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of company aircraft in a Part 91 corporate flight environment. This role serves as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with final authority over assigned flights and is the most visible representative of the company to passengers. This position requires exceptional communication, technical expertise, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to safety, service, and professionalism.

What You'll Do

Flight Operations & Safety

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) with final authority for aircraft operation and passenger safety.
• Plan and execute flights in compliance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and international standards.
• Perform comprehensive flight planning, including routing, fuel optimization, weather analysis, and alternate planning.
• Evaluate conditions and make decisions to delay, reroute, or cancel flights as necessary.
• Maintain situational awareness and exercise sound judgment in all phases of flight.

Aircraft Readiness & Compliance

• Ensure aircraft is airworthy, properly maintained, and fully prepared for each flight.
• Conduct and oversee preflight inspections.
• Maintain compliance with FARs, NOTAMs, and operational limitations, including weight and balance.
• Ensure all required documentation and paperwork are accurate and complete.

Crew Environment

• Work effectively in a Co-Captain Environment.
• Ability to act as a mentor and trainer, supporting crew development and training requirements.
• Promote effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) practices.
• Focus on continuous improvement.

Passenger Experience & Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service to passengers.
• Coordinate passenger requests (transportation, catering, baggage handling).
• Ensure passengers receive required safety briefings.
• Maintain aircraft cleanliness, cabin readiness, and comfort standards.

Operational Support

• Assist with aircraft towing, fueling, cleaning, and hangar upkeep.
• Maintain hangar facilities (interior/exterior).
• Participate in recurrent and company-required training.
• Support Safety Management Systems (SMS).

What You'll Bring

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aviation preferred. Required to have a commercial certificate with an instrument rating.  Hold an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate with appropriate type ratings. 
• Minimum of 10 years of flight experience.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate required (or ability to obtain).
• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating required.
• Type rating in Citation XLS+ (CE560XL) preferred.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid passport with ability to travel internationally.

Experience

• Minimum of 4000 total flight hours, 2000 hours multi-engine and 500 hours turbine. Hold a first-class medical certificate. Served as a safety officer or equivalent for a minimum of 1 year. 
• Knowledge of all Federal Aviation Regulations pertaining to corporate flight operations. Knowledge and ability to pass an instrument competency check in the category of aircraft to be flown. Knowledge of and meet all currency requirements regarding instrument flight time and night landings. Strong safety orientation with an in-depth knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) Programs. 

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Strong understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS).
• Expertise in aircraft systems, meteorology, and flight operations.
• Meets all currency and proficiency requirements.

Skills

• Strong crew leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and safety focus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Abilities

• Ability to work on a flexible, on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight trips.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor with executive-level clientele.
• Ability to live within commutable distance (or within one hour) of Le Mars, IA.
• Ability to travel worldwide without restriction.

Wells Enterprises is an EEO/AA employer M/F/Vet/Dis