Global Express Captain

The Role: We are seeking a professional, mature and motivated PIC with international experience to join our small but expanding flight department. The Global Express Captain ensures that all flight operations meet or exceed applicable federal regulations and company standards. As an ISBAO Stage II flight department, Strategy has been providing VVIP travel services for our company’s top executives for 15+ years. 

Your Focus: 

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company aircraft while serving as PIC or SIC. Ensure full compliance with all applicable FAA and TSA regulations, as well as company-specific flight standards. 
• Maintain required pilot licensure, medical certifications and applicable training in accordance with FAA requirements and company policies. 
• Deliver a high level of customer service while demonstrating Strategy’s culture of safety and professionalism. 
• Coordinate with corporate security specialists as needed while planning and operating each flight. 
• Ensure that the aircraft is airworthy, registered, and all required documentation is aboard the aircraft. 
• Complete facility assessments to ensure the suitability of proposed airports and Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) regarding airport runway, taxiway and parking facilities, as well as FBO fueling services, passenger transportation, ramp access, services and amenities, fees, security, and availability of customs services for proposed aircraft operations. 
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, including evaluating aircraft performance, weight and balance calculations, fuel requirements, weather conditions review, and route optimization. Make decisions necessary to start, delay or cancel flights and deviate the flight from the planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate. Communicate planned changes promptly. 
• Complete the Strategy Flight Risk Assessment Tool prior to each flight. 
• Ensures completion of an aircraft preflight inspection before each departure by either the PIC or SIC. 
• Complete all aircraft operations using pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checklists and documentation procedures. 
• Operate the aircraft per the Strategy Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and in accordance with published aircraft limitations. 
• Complete all postflight duties, including notifying the company of deviations to any planned itinerary, schedule, or overnight location. 
• Maintain detailed knowledge of FARs, Strategy FOM, air traffic control procedures, and aircraft systems. 
• Strive for and promote a safe, team-oriented approach in managing each flight using industry-accepted Crew Resource Management techniques and best practices. 
• Maintain a polite and professional demeanor as a representative of Strategy when dealing with service providers, vendors, and the public. 
• Record flight times and aircraft defects, and at the conclusion of each flight, provide a timely update to maintenance personnel regarding the mechanical status of the aircraft. 
• Assume any duties as delegated by the Director of Aviation.

Department: Executive
Function: Information Technology
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level