Corporate Pilot

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporate Pilot ensures that company aircraft operations are conducted efficiently and to the highest safety standards. The candidate must fulfill company requirements while adhering to FAA and governing authorities, maintaining flight documents, and coordinating with maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes safety, route optimization, and clear in-flight communication. Ideal candidates will have 6000+ hours, a Gulfstream rating, and the ability to travel worldwide, with a first-class medical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience preferred.
• Five years of aviation related experience, with a minimum of two years in an on-demand flight environment.
• Previous corporate flight experience preferred.
• Gulfstream G550 and/or G650 Type Rating preferred.
• Minimum of 6000 hours total flight time with commensurate jet experience.
• Ability to travel throughout the world without restriction.
• Valid passport required.
• Must maintain a first-class medical certificate.
• Must reside within 90 minutes of domicile.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that company aircraft operations are conducted efficiently and to the highest safety standards.
• Manage all aircraft operations in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with the company schedule and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain required pilot and medical certificates.
• Develop detailed flight plans, optimize routes, and manage fuel usage for business travel.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to keep aircraft airworthy and compliant.
• Implement in-flight safety protocols, address passenger needs, and provide clear flight updates.
• Maintain accurate flight logs and report any issues or incidents to the appropriate parties.
• Assist passengers throughout flight including baggage (may require heavy lifting).

Skills

Aviation experience

On-demand flight experience

Corporate flight experience

Flight hours 6000+

Global travel

Passport

First-class medical

Gulfstream G550/G650 rating

Residence near domicile

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Gulfstream G550/G650 Type Rating

Job description

The Corporate Pilot ensures that company aircraft operations are conducted efficiently and to the highest safety standards. Candidate must fulfill company specified requirements, while adhering to applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and those of other governing authorities., Manage all aircraft operations in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with the company schedule and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Maintain required pilot and medical certificates. Complete annual flight training and proficiency checks as necessary for performance of assigned duties. Determine appropriate course of action to ensure the safety of passengers and company property. Perform preflight duties to determine the feasibility and safety of assigned flights. Initiate actions as necessary to start, delay, or cancel assigned flights. Assess when to deviate a flight from its planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate. Maintain aircraft flight documents and personal flight logs to the highest standard. Adhere to SMS requirements. Develop detailed flight plans, optimize routes, and manage fuel usage for business travel. Conduct thorough checks of aircraft systems, engines, landing gear, and navigation equipment. Follow FAA and international aviation laws, ensuring all flights meet safety and operational standards. Coordinate with maintenance teams to keep aircraft airworthy and compliant. Implement in-flight safety protocols, address passenger needs, and provide clear flight updates. Maintain accurate flight logs and report any issues or incidents to the appropriate parties. Assist passengers throughout flight including baggage (may require heavy lifting).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and work experience preferred.
• Five years of aviation related experience, with a minimum of two years in an on-demand flight environment.
• Previous corporate flight experience preferred.
• Gulfstream G550 and/or G650 Type Rating preferred.
• Minimum of 6000 hours total flight time with commensurate jet experience.
• Ability to travel throughout the world without restriction.
• Valid passport required.
• Must maintain a first-class medical certificate.
• Must reside within 90 minutes of domicile.

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale! Join over 130,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You'll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges. This includes protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, and helping find cures for cancer.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!