The Corporate pilot will assist in solving complex problems, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions and develop new concepts, methods, and techniques. The Corporate pilot will communicate regularly with the Assistant chief pilots, to ensure that all operational issues related to our aircraft are addressed in a timely manner. We are looking primarily for pilots with strong handling skills and extensive IFR background. A King Air 350 type rating is preferred but not absolutely required. We fly our King Air into many airports with relatively short runways, plus at least one airport which is unimproved dirt, so we're looking for pilots who are very confident with their airmanship.
Responsibilities
Participate in ensuring that all government, industry and company safety and operational requirements are met
Ensure flight operations related safety issues and hazards are reported to the Chief Pilot via the Safety Management System
Complete all required preflight planning and preparation duties
Ensure aircraft, weather, flight plan, departure airport facilities, at departure, in route and at destination, meet operational requirements
Ensure required aircraft certificates and manuals are on board the aircraft prior to commencing a flight
Maintain current knowledge of, and adhere to part 91 & Part 135 regulations, including recent flight experience required under FAR part 61, Standard Operating Procedures as outlined in the Driscoll's flight manual and best practices as described in FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Advisory Circular material
Attend regularly scheduled ground and simulator training, maintaining flight proficiency and knowledge of all flight operations, regulations and aircraft systems
Maintain current required licenses and certificates to comply with company, ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization), as applicable, and FAA requirements
Assist loading and unloading of baggage and providing passenger needs as required
Contributes to the Business Unit's people priorities and objectives regarding: people leader effectiveness, engaged employees, and enabling others to perform.
Domestic and international travel required up to 90%.
Represents Driscoll's in an ethical and business-like professional manner in all interactions with growers, co-workers, suppliers, customers and the business community at large.
Candidate Profile
Requirements
Certifications/Licenses:
Commercial Multi-Engine Land, Airline Transport Pilot license preferred
FAA First Class Medical
Rated in King Air - 300/350 - preferred
CA Driver's License or plan to convert to CA
Minimum Experience Required:
2,000 hours of total logged flight experience
1,500 hours Pilot In Command
500 hours in Jet or Turboprop
200 hours in type - preferred
Education:
High School diploma required, two years college or technical training preferred
The perfect fit for Driscoll's is a highly motivated team player who values creating and maintaining a positive work environment. The ideal candidate will reflect Driscoll's core values of Trustworthiness, Humility and Passion. Ability to work well under time pressures, adapt to working outside the M-F daytime work hours when necessary, and communicate effectively with others are just some of the attributes we're looking for.
California driver's license and the ability to be covered under company-sponsored vehicle insurance program.
A valid passport and the ability to travel internationally without restrictions.
Compensation & Benefits:
Salary range estimated for the Corporate Pilot is: $ 145,000 to 185,000 USD.
Benefits
Dental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offEquity / stock options
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