Summary

This position serves as the Corporate Pilot for the CCS private aircrafts, responsible for the safety and comfort of passengers, and ensuring all flight and ground operations are conducted within the capabilities of the aircraft and follow FAA regulations. This position will have separate duties before, during and after each flight.

Position involves possessing an elevated level of professionalism, even under pressure, and having a flexible, calm, positive can-do attitude that adapts well to change. The position will need to maintain an elevated level of organization, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and utmost safety consciousness always.

Position receives supervision from the CEO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Adhere to company Flight Operations Manual, aircraft specific SOPs and all FAA and foreign regulations.

• Stay up to date on government regulations pertaining to aircraft, flying, and other job duties.

• Prepare and file flight plans; communicate with and take directions from control towers.

• Arranges ground transportation for CCS staff once they arrive at destination to include, requesting courtesy car or rental car if needed, prior to trip.

• Conduct preflight weather checks and plane inspections for all flights, including but not limited to; engine fuselage, mechanical, structural, communication and navigational instruments, and emergency life-saving equipment.

• Supervise and assist with loading and unloading of cargo and passengers.

• Assure the aircraft is within weight and balance and performance limits for all flights.

• Operate aircraft on the ground and in the air; respond and manage changing weather and ground conditions, changes in aircraft and emergencies to assure safety of all passengers.

• Make decisions regarding delays, reroutes, or flight cancellations.

• Adjust the flight to improve passenger comfort and experience. Communicate with passengers on the progress of the flight.

• Monitor aircraft systems for flights, navigation, fuel loads.

• Clean and stock airplanes cabins with supplies and food/beverages for the passengers.

• Arrange or interface with ground transportation services and accommodations.

• Wash, wax, vacuum aircraft.

• Store the plane in a hangar.

• Track and record passenger manifest and purpose of the trip with appropriate tax codes (CCS will provide).

• Maintain electronic updates, upgrades, subscriptions, and registrations for the plane. i.e., Garmin (Cirrus Perspective+), XM Services, Global Connect, Jeppesen, Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) Registration, etc.

• Assist in any additional insurance requirements.

• Monitor and refill oxygen, TKS fluid and any additional required fluids or supplies needed for flights.

• Manage oxygen mask inventory so that each CCS employee has their own mask, and they are labeled appropriately and, in the plane, when that person is traveling.

• Manage any warranty claims with plane manufacturer.

• Assist with future plane purchases for CCS Group.

• Write and file any incident reports involving the aircraft or operations before, during or after.

• Ensure personal fitness for flight.

• Work with aircraft mechanics to ensure the airworthiness and legality of the airplane.

• Perform all normal flight responsibilities, travel tasks, passenger requirements and other administrative duties as assigned by CEO to provide superior service to company personnel and customers.

• Attend regular training, testing, and maintain all current certifications and/or licensures for the job.

• Flights may consist of a single round trip or multiple legs to different cities, with layovers lasting hours or a day. The individual in this position must be willing and able to travel overnight and be available for last-minute flight needs.

• Regular and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job.

• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Attention to detail – pilots maintain strong attention to detail to monitor all dials and gauges in the cockpit, the weather and atmosphere surrounding the craft, and conditions onboard the craft.

• Communication skills – pilots frequently use verbal communication skills to speak with control towers, ground control, and other members of the flight crew. They use written communication skills to fill out flight logs.

• Motor skills – pilots need excellent manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and motor skills to operate numerous switches and controls in the cockpit.

• Mechanical skills – pilots operate highly technical aircraft and aircraft instruments and inspect aircraft engines and equipment, all tasks that require excellent mechanical skills.

• Multitasking – pilots maintain awareness of all environmental and onboard factors while operating aircraft, which requires good multitasking.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

• Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to modern technologies; uses technology to increase productivity.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; helps and supports co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts. Team player.

• Customer Service - Responds promptly to customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance.

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; possess flexibility to be able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position; keeps self well groomed.

• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

General

• Must be legally able to perform work in the United States.

• Must live within 30 minutes of Seward.

• Must be able to obtain a current aviation medical.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with peers, supervisors, and customers.

• 20/20 vision (or correctable to 20/20).

• Must pass be able to pass pre-hire and random drug/alcohol testing.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma and flight training program

• 1,000 hours of total flight time preferred

• Minimum of 500 hours PIC

• Minimum of 100 hours of instrument time

• Minimum of 100 hours of night-time flying

• Minimum of 300 hours of cross country

• Experience preferred in Piper M600, Cirrus SR22, Cessna 421 (Training available for the right applicant)

• Excellent working knowledge of all aircraft systems, how they operate normally, and all procedures used in emergency situations in the event of a system malfunction.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Aircraft tools (gauges, meters, ignitions, dials, switches) and Communication tools (radios, headsets). Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Pilots make calculations regarding wind speed, temperature, fuel usage, aircraft speed, and many other factors, excellent math skills are essential for this career.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely and safe decisions.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Word Processing software, Excel Spreadsheet software and knowledge of all aircraft computerized systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Driver’s License

• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercial pilot license required.

• Instrument rating required.

• Second Class FAA Medical Certificate required.

• FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit required.

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Pilot License (Required)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Although flying does not involve much physical effort, pilots are subject to stress and must always be alert and able to make quick decisions. The position will work under pressure, as the individual will be responsible for the safety of the aircraft, passengers, and cargo. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will include time in the aircraft, on the tarmac near fuel, and include an office/shop setting as well. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet or moderate.

Acknowledgements

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Seward, NE 68434: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person