AVIATION CAPTAIN, PILOT - IN - COMMAND - Home Depot U.S.A. : Job Details

Position Purpose:Act as Captain (pilot-in-command) on Home Depot owned/leased aircraft. May hold Captain qualification on two (2) types of aircraft. As pilot-in-command, he/she is responsible for the safety, security, and comfort of passengers and crew.Key Responsibilities:

• 15% Function as Pilot in Command on Home Depot aircraft for the purpose of maintaining a high degree of technical competence and awareness of safe aircraft operations, anywhere in the world that includes the United States, Canada, Mexico and other international destinations.
• 15% Must be able to fully perform all flight related duties. Provide guidance to flight personnel to assure safe, efficient and coordinated use of corporate aircraft.
• 15% Responsible for the conduct of safe flight operations and the compliance of all applicable FAA regulations, as well as internal Home Depot policies.
• 15% Maintain an understanding of the normal procedures, emergency operating procedures and all operating systems of the aircraft.
• 10% Responsible for coordination and completion of all phases of assigned trips utilizing all available resources.
• 10% Ensure that all members of assigned crew are fully qualified, properly rested, and prepared for flight.
• 10% Flight follow with Flight Operations, communicating estimated times of arrival at destination, actual times of arrival, and status of the aircraft, crew, and passengers.
• 10% Train co pilots to assist them in preparing for possible future Captain openings.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to Chief Pilot.
• No direct responsibility for supervising others.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
• Usually in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort from such things as dust, fumes or odors.
• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 23 years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Five to eight years of experience is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a professional pilot in corporate, military or civil aviation.
• Minimum of 4000 hours total flight time, with 2000 hours in sophisticated, heavy multi-engine turboprop or jet aircraft and 2000 hours as pilot in command.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate; FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate; Type Rated in at least two corporate jet aircraft.

Competencies:

• Effective communication skills.
• Qualified to serve as Captain (pilot in command) on two types of aircraft.
• General business familiarity of department budgets.
• Polished organizational skills.