Flight Captain

Flight Captain

Pilot-in-Command of Company aircraft is responsible for the safety of passengers, crew, and the comfortable, timely operation of the aircraft.

Responsibilities :

• Determine aircraft are airworthy and prepared for flight in accordance with local and federal regulations, international rules laws, and company policies.
• Supervise flight and ground crews working and servicing assigned flights under day, night, and instrument conditions both domestic and abroad.
• Exercise extreme care and judgment while in flight, being alert to cope with irregularities and adverse weather conditions. Determine the appropriate course of action to ensure safety of passengers and Company property. Manage delays, rerouting, and / or flight cancellations.
• Supervise loading of passengers, baggage, and cargo. Calculate aircraft performance and weight and balance. Ensure all limitations found in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and company policy documents are adhered to.
• Coordinate flight planning with flight operations and scheduling personnel. Advise passengers of arrival and departure time changes and weather information and to resolve passenger requirements.
• Perform the duties of second-in-command as assigned by dispatch.
• Actively work with other crewmembers to ensure high quality Crew Resource Management (CRM) is being utilized during all aircraft operations.
• Ensure servicing, storing, proper care, security, and protection of Company aircraft and equipment while away from home base.
• Review purchase orders and sign for fees and services contracted. Conduct post-flight inspection of aircraft and report malfunctions to the maintenance department.
• Check that flight crew reporting for duty are in proper attire and mentally / physically fit for flight.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures found in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP), and all corporate policy manuals.
• Actively participate in the aviation Safety Management System (SMS).
• Submit company timesheets, trip paperwork, and all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high level of pilot skill, aeronautical knowledge, and remain engaged / aligned with the flight department objectives.
• Perform other general department collateral duties as assigned.
• Must live within a reasonable, commutable driving distance from the Flight Operations in Sterling, Virginia.
• Must be willing to work at the General Dynamics' Corporate Headquarters' Flight Operations facility Monday through Friday and as needed weekends, evenings and holidays.

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