Jet Aviation Staffing-Global 7500-Lead Captain-Los Angeles

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Position Summary

As a Lead Captain, in addition to acting as a flight crewmember, you are responsible for ensuring effective communication between the account and Company, including the Account Manager (ACM), DOM, Director of Training, Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP), and Trip Support Specialists. You will ensure crew compliance with applicable regulations, directives, and SOP’s, assist in coordinating training events, review expense reports and invoices, and assist in managing crew member schedules. You will facilitate good working relationships and perpetuate the company's culture and ideals within your flight department.

Position: Lead Captain

Aircraft: Global 7500

Position Type: Full-time only; no contract

Location: Los Angeles-Must reside within a two-hour drivable commute or be able to relocate.

Operation: 91/135; approximately 100 to 150 hours annually


Duties And Responsibilities

• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) as designated
• Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing theaircraft’s operation
• Ensure crew compliance with flight & duty times limitations as outlined in the GOM if Part 135,or reasonably adhere to Part 135 standards as able if Part 91
• Ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight/post-flight duties & inspections IAW the AFM
• Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned as necessary (or scheduled)
• Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements (may be assigned to CabinAttendant)
• Monitor crew members’ performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative toannual performance reviews
• Complete & approve crew expense reports IAW Company policy
• Review monthly billing summaries. Report discrepancies to accounting and ACM
• Coordinate/manage crewmember’s days off and vacation requests. Relay to ACP for inclusionon schedule. Communicate with ACM for owner approval if necessary
• Liaison with ACP and Director of Training
• Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements
• Conduct annual aircraft black book audits (work with Flight Ops and ACP)
• Ensure compliance with fleet requirements (SOPs, required paperwork, etc.)
• Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft. Maintain all required regulatory aircraftoperational authorizations and mandates.
  
  

Maintenance Related Responsibilities

• Be aware of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events
• Assist Company in the resolution and communication of mechanical AOG events when required
• Review monthly work orders invoices
• Coordinate/communicate with Maintenance Controller (or DOM if assigned) any maintenance-related items, squawks to ensure all maintenance related scheduling is communicated effectively (to include scheduling specialist & ACM
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure all trip related requests or changes from aircraft owner (or charter client) are communicated to Charter Department and Chief Pilot’s office.
• Assist in gathering any required operationally related data for special projects or reporting as requested
• Mediate and facilitate good working relationships within your Flight Department
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with all external stakeholders and Company
• Ensure company culture is perpetuated among members of the Flight Department
• Provide constructive feedback to increase efficiency in process and procedure within Company through the ACM or via Safety Management System if required.
• Work with Company ACM in the Management of Aircraft Owners overall experience
• Other duties as required in support of Company and the aircraft owner: - Update Scheduling Specialist regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect the scheduling of aircraft, crews or contract pilots/contract cabin attendants.
• Coordinate with ACM, DOM, Scheduling Specialist and managed billing to have regular flight department meetings to discuss & manage activities, mx events, budget, identify problems, answer questions, pass information gathered from owner and create future improvement projects and goals.
• In conjunction with the ACP/Chief Pilots, participate in the interview process and selection of all flight department personnel.
• Communicate with ACM for input and/or approval for all operational, personnel and administrative issues.
• Make recommendations for additional training for flight department members to ACM & ACP (conferences, safety training, industry events, etc.)
  
  

Competencies And Skills

• Create strong customer relations and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicate a clear understanding of the needs of varied audiences and modes.
• Gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Pilot skills consistent with operational requirements
• Ability to prioritize and organize workflow
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able to take initiative and execute assigned tasks in a timely and flawless manner
• Strong teamwork acumen with a profound ability to work under extreme pressure
  
  

Required Education And Experience

Lead Captain should have the minimum experience required to safely operate the assigned aircraft in compliance with the company Operational Specifications, General Operations Manual, and Flight Operations Manual while meeting account management requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Applicable FAA Part 91 and/or FAA Part 135 requirements for aircraft type assigned.
• Must remain current with flight requirements - ATP certificate required.
• First Class Medical Required.
  
  

Positions in this classification are considered safety-sensitive under DOT/FAA drug and alcohol regulations.

All applicants must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $375,000-$395,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly other requirements.

Benefits

We are committed to supporting employees in their adoption of a healthier and more active lifestyle. We understand the contribution each employee makes to our accomplishments and so our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to attract and retain the best employees available.

Through our benefits programs, we strive to support the needs of our employees and their dependents by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable for all our employees.


Company offers fully paid medical, dental, and vision to employees in full-time assigned crew positions.

• Health Insurance – HMO and PPO options available
• Dental Insurance – HMO and PPO options available
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays (9)
• 401K Plan
• Floating Holidays (2)
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection Services
• Employee Discounts to retailers, restaurants, and theme parks
• Uber for Business

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.