Senior Captain
What you will do
Let’s do this! Let’s change the world! In this vital role you will:
- Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determine fuel, oil and oxygen requirements
- Determine aircraft weight and balance
- Ensure that all flight planning requirements have been met
- Ensure that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas if and when required
- Complete an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure
- Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements
- Operate the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations
- Maintain compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws
- Complete all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location
- Record flight times and aircraft defects
Win
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. The Amgen Flight Department supports the travel requirements for senior executives to locations throughout the world. The department currently operates a Gulfstream G-280 and a Gulfstream G-550. We anticipate the delivery of the Gulfstream G-600 in January. The safety and care of our passengers are always our #1 focus. We are Stage 3 certified with the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). The aviation professional we seek is a Senior Captain with these qualifications.
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Amgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. The Amgen Flight Department supports the travel requirements for senior executives to locations throughout the world. The department currently operates a Gulfstream G-280 and a Gulfstream G-550. We anticipate the delivery of the Gulfstream G-600 in January. The safety and care of our passengers are always our #1 focus. We are Stage 3 certified with the International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standards of Business Aviation Operations (IS-BAO). The aviation professional we seek is a Senior Captain with these qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Gulfstream G600 Aircraft Experience
OR
Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience
And
Doctorate degree & 2 years of aviation experience
Or
Master’s degree & 4 years of aviation experience
Or
Bachelor’s degree or & 6 years of aviation experience
Or
Associate’s degree & 10 years of aviation experience
Or
High school diploma / GED & 10 years of aviation experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Gulfstream G600 AND Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience
Technical Experience:
- Airline Transport Pilot License, Multi-Engine Land
- First Class FAA physical
- FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
- Total flight time – 5000 hours; Pilot-in-Command – 2000 hours; Multi-Engine – 2000 hours; and Jet – 1000 hours; Make/Model – 100 hours (preferred)
- Actual instrument and night time – 10% of total time
- Recent long range, international business jet experience
- Aircraft specific experience
- Strong decision making abilities as a professional aviator
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
- Focus on safety and building a safety-first environment
- Ability to work within a structured, standardized environment with an emphasis on professional integrity, CRM and world-class standards
- No record of aircraft accidents, incidents, or violations
- Outstanding employment record as evidenced by performance reviews, references, and letters of recommendation
- Indication of progressive career advancement
- Demonstrated ability as work in a team atmosphere
- Work well within Amgen’s culture of entrepreneurship and diversity
