Aviation Captain

PepsiCo Corporate Aircraft Pilot

Responsible for providing safe operation of PepsiCo corporate aircraft supporting the PepsiCo business and demands of senior executives and their teams.

Responsibilities

• Conducts flight operations in accordance with international, federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
• Supervises the flight crew while on flights.
• Ensures the maximum safety, security, and comfort of the passengers.
• Performs flight planning, briefs First Officer on flight plan details and weather conditions.
• Ensures that the aircraft are cleaned, stocked, and prepared for flight with all provisions onboard for the safety and comfort of passengers.
• Ensures required certificates and manuals are onboard the aircraft prior to commencing a flight.
• Employs strong communication and interpersonal skills utilizing Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills in all phases of aircraft operation.
• Solicits feedback from aircraft crewmembers and passengers.
• Has knowledge of and adheres to the PepsiCo Aviation Department Policies and Procedures Manual and CFRs.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and skills in day-to-day flight operations and at least annually in an Operational Effectiveness Review conducted by a Standards Captain.
• Assists loading and unloading of baggage and provides passenger needs, as required.
• Performs the duties of Second-in-Command, when scheduling requires it.
• Maintains current required licenses and certificates to comply with Company/FAA requirements.
• Attends regularly scheduled ground and simulator training. Maintains flight proficiency and knowledge of all flight operations, regulations, and aircraft systems.
• Assists in administrative activities, including proposals and feasibility studies, reports, and review groups, as assigned by management.
• Works with the PepsiCo management team to create or enhance procedures and processes that improve the department's productivity utilizing PepsiCo Inclusion techniques.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $211,400 - $290,700.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Holds an Airline Transport Pilot license and is type-rated in the specific aircraft in which he or she is to act as Captain (preferred).
• Possesses a First Class FAA medical certificate issued within the proceeding twelve (12) calendar months.
• Holds a valid FCC Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• 3,000 hours total flight time.
• 1,000 hours flight time as Pilot-in-Command.
• 500 hours multiengine jet flight time.
• 500 hours multiengine jet flight time within the last two years.
• 250 hours in type required for promotion from First Officer to Captain.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and other directives applicable to the aviation environment.

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