Captain

Pfizer; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pfizer is seeking a Captain, Fixed Wing to support Pfizer Corporate Aviation with safe, legal, and efficient air transportation domestically and internationally. The PIC or SIC role reports to the Chief Pilot and requires sound judgment, discretion, and teamwork while complying with regulations and Pfizer policies.

The position involves leading crewmembers, verifying regulatory compliance, and managing flight planning, security, and budget considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Airline Transport Pilot certificate required.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate required.
• Valid passport and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit required.
• Extensive international flight experience preferred.
• Must reside within 60 miles of Pfizer aviation facility at Trenton Mercer County Airport.

Responsibilities

• Exercise final authority as PIC when assigned.
• Perform duties as PIC or SIC per trip and qualifications.
• Lead crewmembers and conduct preflight/briefings.
• Verify airworthiness, documents, licenses, medicals, passports, and visas.
• Plan flights considering weather, performance, weight, balance, and regs.
• Operate aircraft per FARs, Pfizer policies, and aircraft limitations.
• Manage fuel, catering, and travel expenses.
• Protect confidential Pfizer information and maintain professionalism.
• Participate in Safety/Standards/Training committees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Written and verbal communication

Operational judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Airline Transport Pilot certificate

Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate

Valid passport

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Yellow fever vaccination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gulfstream G650 type rating

Job description

Position Summary

The Captain, Fixed Wing supports Pfizer Corporate Aviation by providing safe, legal, secure, and efficient domestic and international air transportation. Reporting to the Chief Pilot, the pilot serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC), depending on assignment and qualifications, and works closely with flight crewmembers, dispatch, maintenance, line service, and executive travelers. The role requires sound operational judgment, discretion, teamwork, and consistent compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and aircraft limitations.

Key Responsibilities

• Exercise final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of company aircraft when assigned as Pilot in Command.
• Perform duties as PIC or SIC based on trip assignment, operating requirements, and experience qualifications.
• Lead and coordinate assigned crewmembers, including the SIC and flight attendant, and conduct thorough preflight and operational briefings.
• Confirm aircraft airworthiness, required documents, crew qualifications, medical certificates, passports, visas, and other mission documentation before departure.
• Prepare or supervise flight planning, considering weather, terrain, altitude, aircraft performance, range, weight and balance, airport facilities, navigational aids, and applicable operating regulations.
• Operate aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, applicable foreign regulations, Pfizer policies and procedures, and aircraft limitations.
• Manage aircraft security, maintain required communications while on duty, and promptly report mechanical irregularities or other operational concerns.
• Exercise appropriate fiscal stewardship for fuel, catering, aircraft services, and business travel expenses.
• Protect confidential information concerning Pfizer, its executives, employees, and guests, while maintaining a professional image that reflects positively on the company.
• Participate in a Corporate Aviation Safety, Standards, or Training committee and perform additional duties assigned by the Chief Pilot.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Airline Transport Pilot certificate.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid passport and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Extensive international flight operating experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain permanent residence within 60 miles of the Pfizer aviation facility at Trenton Mercer County Airport, excluding areas east of the Hudson River.
• Yellow fever vaccination.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5,000 hours total flight time, including 3,000 hours PIC and 2,000 hours turbine time.
• One or more aircraft type ratings. Military experience may be considered when evaluating flight-time requirements.
• Corporate aviation or VIP flight experience.
• Gulfstream G650 type rating.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Candidate demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including: the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop and coach others, oversee and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes and create business impact.

Schedule, Travel, and Work Environment

• Rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call assignments are routine.
• Ability to report for flight duty on short notice, including a three-hour callout.
• Extensive domestic and international travel.
• Extended periods of sitting and occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds.

Key Working Relationships

• The role regularly interacts with Pfizer executive leadership, Corporate Aviation Dispatch, Maintenance, Line Service, Fixed Wing crewmembers, flight attendants, and external aviation service providers.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting and occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds.

Non-Standard Work Schedule, Travel or Environment Requirements

• Rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, and on-call assignments are routine.
• Ability to report for flight duty on short notice, including a three-hour callout.
• Extensive domestic and international travel.

Other Job Details:

• Last day to Apply: November 20th, 2026
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• Relocation eligible.
• Eligible for employee referral bonus.
• Mandatory retirement age: 65.

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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