Captain, Corporate Aviation Pilot

Occidental Petroleum Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is seeking an experienced Captain for its Aviation department in Houston, TX. The Captain may serve as Pilot in Command or Second in Command, ensuring safe, cost-efficient flight operations and exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities include flight planning, weather analysis, fuel calculations, and coordination with maintenance and cabin crew. Requires ATP with EMB170 rating, 3000+ total hours, 500+ PIC hours, and a valid medical certificate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent aviation experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in aviation flight operations.
• ATP with EMB170 type rating; FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Radio Telephone Operators Permit.
• Passport with ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Promotes Occidental safety culture and customer service excellence.
• Complies with FAA regulations, Aircraft Flight Manual, and company SOPs.
• Plans flight schedules, weather, fuel, and route details for assigned flights.
• Prepares and files flight plans; coordinates catering and ground services.
• Maintains aircraft readiness, records, and NOTAM awareness.
• Performs preflight and postflight duties and crew briefings.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent aviation experience

Airline Transport Pilot Rating with EMB170 type rating

FAA First Class Medical Certificate

FCC Radio Telephone Operators Permit

US Passport

Total flight time ≥ 3000 hours

PIC hours ≥ 500

PIC of multiengine aircraft ≥ 500 hours

Houston, TX relocation option

Job description

Occidental Petroleum Corporation is seeking an experienced Captain for its Aviation department in Houston, TX. The Captain may serve as Pilot in Command or Second in Command, ensuring safe, cost-efficient flight operations and exemplary customer service.

Responsibilities include flight planning, weather analysis, fuel calculations, and coordination with maintenance and cabin crew. Requires ATP with EMB170 rating, 3000+ total hours, 500+ PIC hours, and a valid medical certificate.