Pilot, Aviation

Chick-fil-A,  Inc. ('Chick-fil-A' or 'the Company') Staff members play a vital role in achieving our strategic goals by developing their skills,  fostering inclusive teamwork,  and embracing innovation. All Staff are expected to contribute to a compelling future by inspiring and motivating those around them. Growth and development are essential at Chick-fil-A. We want Staff to seek new perspectives and adopt new methods to drive continuous improvement and adaptation to evolving business needs. Lastly,  we ask Staff to seek wisdom,  expect the best,  accept responsibility,  respond with courage,  and think others first.

Our Flexible Futures Model offers a healthy mix of working in person (currently a minimum of 8-10 days per month) and virtually,  strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.

The Professional/Individual Contributor Staff member is responsible for performing work responsibilities, building relationships, and sharing expertise and experience as he/she contributes to specific bodies of work, builds connections, and optimizes performance.

An aircraft Pilot is accountable to the Director of Aviation for the safe conduct of assigned flights in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Please see distinctions for Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and Second-in-Command (SIC) under Qualifications “a” and “b,” below.

 
The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of a flight shall have exclusive and final authority in accordance with CFR 91.3 as to whether the aircraft shall proceed to any destination or undertake any flight. The PIC shall not be overruled by any passenger or executive, nor disciplined for well-considered decisions having to do with weather, mechanical condition of the aircraft or other hazards. The PIC will utilize all available resource in making decisions related to flight and ground operations of the aircraft. 

 

Embraer EBM550 and IS-BAO / BASC experience preferred.

• Pilots are directly and totally responsible for the safe operation of an aircraft. Pilots will take all steps necessary to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and foreign regulations.
  
• Lead others using company defined Vision, Mission, Values AND Operating Principles as guiding protocol
  
• Support established organizational structure, protocol, and chain-of-command
  
• Conduct all flights in compliance with Code of Federal Regulations Title 14, State and local regulations, the aircraft flight manual, and company policies (this includes foreign operations)
• Knowledge of all available information concerning the flight, including weather conditions, AIRMETS, SIGMETS and any other pertinent information prior to departure
  
• Determine fuel and oxygen requirements for the route to be flow
  
• Ensure the crew possesses all necessary dispatch papers, flight information, Jeppesen revisions and aircraft documentation
  
• Determine the aircraft is operated within weight and balance parameters during all phases of aircraft operation
  
• Complete the flight planning and filing of company flight plan
  
• Ensure an aircraft post-flight inspection is completed after each aircraft landing/engine shutdown
  
• Communicate any aircraft defects to maintenance team members in a timely fashion 
  
• Ensure the crew observes the flight time/duty time limitations as defined in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM)
  
• Ensure all passengers are briefed in accordance with company requirements outlined in the FOM
  
• Ensure compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws 
  
• Ensure that all post flight administrative duties, including recording flight times, fuel usage stocking and cleaning aircraft
  
• Ensure aircraft security 
  
• Ensure all assigned crewmembers are thoroughly briefed on the flight prior to departure to include aircraft towing for departure in inclement weather, taxi routs and recovery procedures 
  
• Conduct a post-flight debrief and the completion (at home base) of a post-flight aircraft maintenance status debrief
  
• Ensure all expenses are filed and audited monthly 
  
• Assist and mentor any crew member involved in any phase of upgrade training or qualification 
  
• Assume any additional duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Operations 
  
• Flight crews for company aircraft will consists of two qualified and current Pilots. Crews are allowed to swap seats and duties for any assigned trip at the discretion of the company captain when a contract pilot is used. A trip lead will be assigned by the first pilot crewed on the itinerary. The trip lead will be responsible and will be the main point of contact for all aspects of the assigned trip. This will include:
  • Status of trip
  • Deviations from the schedule 
  • RONs on extended trips 
  • Progress of international flights 
    
  • Any maintenance issues during the trip
• Other duties assigned by Director of Aviation

• To be qualified and competitive for Second in Command (SIC), candidates must have a minimum of 1,500 hours total time or 500 turbine and experience operating multi-engine, turbojet airplanes, preferably in the executive air transportation field
  
• Meet all regulatory requirements to obtain qualifications in make and model of the company aircraft 
  
• It is policy that pilots obtain a First-Class Medical Certificate once each calendar year or required by country, however, by FAA regulations, they are only required  to maintain a Second-Class Certificate. 
• Hold a valid radio telephone license 
  
• Must have English proficiency on license
  

• Embraer EBM550 experience preferred
• Experience in BASC or International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) environment
• Minimum of 3,000 hours total time, including a minimum of 500 hours as PIC Turbine and must have 1,000 or more hours in multi-engine turbine for Captains, preferably in the executive air transportation field. Additionally, Captains must have an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Have attended an authorized and approved school on the type of aircraft flown in the last twelve calendar months, with a two-month grace period for scheduling.
• Hold a valid pro card or equivalent from an approved school.

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