Corporate Pilot Job Description
Corporate pilot
provides technical expertise related to flight test and aircraft operational issues in support of customer flight operations.
Corporate Pilot Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Plans and conducts flights in compliance with company operations manual and applicable federal, domestic, and international flight regulations while upholding the highest safety standards and practices
Completes other duties as assigned by management personnel
Making regular checks on the aircraft's technical performance to ensure proper maintenance efficient and safe operation
Will operate all aircraft under Federal Aviation Regulation Part 125
Will be expected to employ a level of authority, responsibility, and professionalism that is well beyond just piloting aircraft
Maintain a minimum of a Second Class Medical, and Commercial Pilot’s License and highly preferred, Airline Transport Pilot rating
Must maintain a second class Federal Aviation Administration Medical Certificate and a Commercial Pilot’s License OR Airline Transport Pilot certificate
Successful candidate must relocate within 1 hour of Baton Rouge La (BTR) airport within 2 months of hire date
Will operate all aircraft under Federal Aviation Regulation
Maintain a minimum of a Third Class Medical, and Private Pilot License
Corporate Pilot Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Corporate Pilot
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: FAA, ATP
Education for Corporate Pilot
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the corporate pilot job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Aviation, Education, Math, Science, Medical, Information Technology, Technical, Ethics, Law, Associates
Skills for Corporate Pilot
Desired skills for corporate pilot include:
Federal Aviation Regulations
MS Office tools
AOM
Advanced aircraft systems and avionics
Aeronautical Information Manual and all applicable charts
Aircraft Flight Manual
Aircraft Standard Operating Procedures
Aircraft assigned
Aircraft flight manuals
Company flight operations manuals
Desired experience for corporate pilot includes:
Minimum 5,000 hours total time and 2,000 hours turbine / multi-engine time
Falcon experience preferred
Experience with Falcon 2000 EASy avionics system preferred
ATP required
Minimum of 5,000 hours total flying time and 3,000 hours Multi-Engine, and 1000 hours of Turbine
Provide support to the organization as a PIC or SIC as assigned
Corporate Pilot Examples
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Corporate Pilot Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a corporate pilot. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for corporate pilot
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the chief pilot/ Director of Aviation
- Performs all duties related to the SMS outlined in Section 2 of this manual for Pilots specifically and for all Flight Department personnel in general
- Oversees and coordinates all flight training, ground training qualifications and scheduling
- Assist in supervision of all Company pilots concerning Regulatory issues
- Maintains Check Airman and Flight/Ground Instructor status in an aircraft under their purview
- Researches, develops, writes and implements training materials and examinations used in ground and flight training
- Conduct/Audit and supervises new-hire pilot basic indoctrination training
- Conduct/Audit simulator training
- Participate in suggesting ways to operationally minimize preventable aircraft damage
- Providing supervision of all Company pilots concerning Regulatory issues
Qualifications for corporate pilot
- First-class medical certificate a must
- Plan and execute pilot activities in a professional manner, ensuring safety is maintained throughout the process through quality decisions
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable flight regulations, aircraft limitations, normal and emergency procedures, and company OM/SOP
- Conduct planning, briefings and flight duties in accordance with company SOP, and following FAA/ICAO regulations
- Provide a high level of customer service and care throughout operations
- Support and participate in the company’s SMS program, in a team environment interacting with administrators, other pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of corporate pilot. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for corporate pilot
- Operating the aircraft in accordance with the Aircraft Flight Manual, Aircraft Loading Manual and the aircraft’s published limitations
- Ensure timely and proper notification of all signification training/operations issues (including accidents and incidents) to the Chief Pilot
- Participate in the development of the General Operations Manual, Company Pilot Training Program, Operations Specifications, exemptions/deviations to FARs, and aircraft checklists
- Supervises and develops policies for Company Fight and Ground Instructors and Check Airman
- Assist the Chief Pilot in the development of the Training Department budget and keeping training costs flat or lower year over year
- In the absence of the Chief Pilot calls for, and conducts Pilot Review Boards for flight related issues
- Airline Transport Pilot License
- Bachelor’s Degree focused in Aviation
- 2000 hours minimum
- First Class Medical
Qualifications for corporate pilot
- Must have the ability and willingness to work a varied schedule, typical of a Corporate Pilot
- First Class – Pilot Medical Certificate
- Prefer at least 3500 Total Fixed Wing flight hours
- Prefer at least 2000 Fixed-Wing turbine hours
- Prefer at least 500 hours as PIC in Fixed-Wing turbine
- Candidates with Citation 750 ratings and experience preferred
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Our growing company is looking for a corporate pilot. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for corporate pilot
- FAR Part 91/135 Flight Department experience preferred
- Flexibility in their schedule and can deal with a 24/7, 365 flight operation
- Ability to operate in a demanding and high-change environment while remaining professional at all times
- Confidence to make independent decisions
- Assists the Flight Attendant in acquainting passengers with use of aircraft cabin equipment and emergency procedures
- Adheres to directions contained in flight operations related manuals, and related procedures
- Makes recommendations to the Director of Aviation for enhancing safety standards
- Assists in preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts
- Evaluates department expenditures incurred by subordinates
- Ensures security of aircraft and passengers while under his command
Qualifications for corporate pilot
- Bachelor’s degree or example of professional development preferred
- Requires solid interpersonal, communication and organization skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and remain organized in a fast past environment
- Strong decision making ability in the Aviation environment
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and moderate computer proficiency
- FAA ATP certificate with appropriate endorsements is required
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of corporate pilot. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for corporate pilot
- Prepares and distributes periodic reports and statistics as required
- Maintains relationships with the maintenance department, appropriate vendors, business group and regulatory agencies to enhance aircraft utilization
- Assume duties of Aviation Director when necessary
- Ensure preflight preparation of the assigned flight including but not limited to determining the airworthiness of aircraft, route planning, permits, customs, noise, fuel, weather, NOTAMS, aircraft performance, airport/runway suitability, flight plan filing, assessing crew member fitness for duty while maintaining one’s own, and other requirements as may arise
- Act as the final authority on his/her aircraft with respect to all areas of operation including the compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory guidance
- Responsible for properly communicating any maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies to the Company, must properly complete any paperwork associated with maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies
- Engage and interact with passengers in a professional courteous manner
- Other duties as assigned depending on assignment
- Provide excellent customer service and uphold company values to all passengers vendors
- Complies with the authorized Trip Sheet schedule and associated guidance during the course of aircraft operations
Qualifications for corporate pilot
- The ideal candidate will possess robust analytical and problem solving skills, experience in international operations, safety/risk management, project management, and/or training
- Large cabin business jet PIC experience a plus
- The ideal candidate will possess analytical and problem solving skills, experience in international operations, safety/risk management, project management, and/or training
- Minimum of 3,000 total flight hours, which includes 1,500 total of PIC (Pilot in command), 1,500 multi- engine turbine or jet
- Must possess Airline Transport Pilot certificate OR will consider Commercial Pilot's License
- Must possess a private pilot's license with a minimum of a 3rd class FAA Medical Certificate
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Our company is hiring for a corporate pilot. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for corporate pilot
- Compliance with Aircraft Flight Manual operating procedures and limitations
- Provides excellent customer services to passengers
- Determining the aircraft weight and balance
- Ensuring that all flight-planning and ATC filing requirements have been met
- Ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that the documentation specified in the FOM are on board the aircraft
- Ensuring an aircraft pre-flight inspection has been properly conducted before departure
- Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements specified in the FOM and SOP
- Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws
- Timely and accurate communication with Scheduling during the course of an assigned flight
- Completing all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location
Qualifications for corporate pilot
- Minimum 1 type rating with 5 years’ experience in corporate, airline, air taxi, or military
- Airline Transport (ATP) Certificate
- First Class FAA Medical Certificate
- Candidates with CE-750 ratings and experience preferred
- Highly-motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s Degree with an ATP rating)