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General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

Jet Aviation Staffing-G500 Captain-Houston - Texas

Passenger Transport DrivingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeHouston, TX, USA$230k - $250k

About the Job

Requirements

  • An associate’s degree, equivalent educational hours, or technical school education is required.
  • A Commercial Multi-Engine Land Certificate and Instrument Airplane qualification are required; an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or completion of an ATP-CTP course is preferred.
  • A current FAA First Class Medical Certification is required.
  • At least four years of commercial or private flight experience with advanced technology Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) and Flight Management System (FMS) cockpit systems are required.
  • At least 3,000 total flight hours and 1,000 multiengine airplane flight hours in a jet or turboprop are required.
  • Strong reasoning, planning, problem-solving, abstract thinking, comprehension of complex ideas, quick learning, and application of learning to new situations are required.
  • A process- and results-oriented approach, including removing obstacles and exploring alternatives, is required.
  • Ability to document business requirements iteratively, particularly using agile methodologies, is required.
  • Ability to create clear reports and data visualizations for decision-making and problem analysis is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • A valid passport and ability to travel overseas for worldwide operations are required.
  • Ability to work variable hours Monday through Sunday, including long workdays, and travel away from home with frequent overnight layovers is required.
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills and ability to build professional, trusting business relationships are required.

Responsibilities

  • Safely and proficiently operate private company aircraft in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and company standard operating procedures.
  • Plan flights by selecting safe and efficient routes, accounting for contingencies, determining fuel loads, developing alternative routes, reviewing Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs), and interpreting weather reports to finalize flight plans.
  • Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections and verify aircraft airworthiness; accurately load passengers, baggage, and cargo, including calculating weight and balance.
  • Consistently use the Flight Risk Assessment Tool to assess and mitigate risk.
  • Complete records and appropriate entries in aircraft logbooks and operations forms.
  • Apply flight experience to resolve complex and non-routine issues; discuss recommendations for escalated issues with peers or a manager, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Discuss assignments, expectations, priorities, and deadlines with the manager; seek guidance and coaching, notify the manager when workload is light, and volunteer for additional work.
  • Identify efficiencies and unsafe or ineffective processes and raise them with the team and manager; draft standard operating procedures and develop job aids.
  • Participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) program and support its ongoing safety culture.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
  • An Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate or completion of an ATP-CTP course is preferred.
  • A type rating is preferred.

About the Company

General Dynamics

Builds submarines, combat vehicles and business jets

General Dynamics builds warships, nuclear submarines, combat vehicles, and munitions for the U.S. military and allied governments, plus Gulfstream business jets for corporations and private owners. Gulfstream designs large, long-range jets and maintains them through its own service centers and completion shops. A separate technologies arm runs IT, cybersecurity, and command-and-control systems for defense and federal civilian agencies. The company earns its money from multiyear government contracts for ships, vehicles, and services, and the rest from selling and servicing jets. General Dynamics was founded in 1952 and is based in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1952

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