Captain - Demonstration Team

Bombardier; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tele Health Program

Job summary

A global aerospace company in Windsor Locks is seeking a Captain for their Demonstration Team. Responsibilities include supervising flight crew, ensuring safety protocols, and managing operational training. Candidates must have an FAA ATP Certificate, at least 3500 hours of flight time, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role requires travel and adaptability to diverse environments. Join us in driving excellence in every flight experience.

Qualifications

• Ability for unrestricted world-wide travel, including up-to-date immunizations/vaccinations.
• Must be able to work in varying climatic conditions.
• Must be prepared to deploy for up to 16 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Trip Captain when assigned.
• Supervise assigned crewmembers during all flight phases.
• Ensure compliance with customs and immigration laws.
• Coordinate maintenance issues with the Chief of Maintenance.
• Ensure aircraft is secured when away from base and coordinate maintenance needs.
• Decide on continuations or diversions and report changes to Chief Pilot/Scheduler.
• Ensure compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to rectify problems and ensure aircraft readiness.
• Engage in international flying operations and participate in airshows/events.
• Acquire a Bombardier type rating and 500+ cumulative flight hours on company product.
• Attend Bombardier Safety Standdown and maintain readiness for global assignments.

Skills

FAA ATP Certificate

FAA First Class Medical Certificate

FCC Radio Permit

Total Flight Time of at least 3500 hours

Multi-engine Turbine of at least 1500 hours

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Planning and organization skills

Education

Transport Canada ATPL

Transport Canada Category 1 Medical

CFI/MEI or equivalent

Tools

Bombardier type rating

Job description

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

• Perform duties of Trip Captain when so assigned.
• Supervise assigned crewmembers during the preflight, en-route flight and post flight.
• Conduct and supervise training of crewmembers in general operating procedures required by the Flight Operations Manual.
• Counsel crewmembers as necessary and advise the Chief Pilot of any abnormalities, which could affect safety.
• Ensure the aircraft is properly secured when away from home base.
• Make the decision to continue or divert a flight and upon completion of the respective flight, notify the Chief Pilot and/or Scheduler/Dispatcher of the change.
• Ensure compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws.
• Ensure the aircraft has been released for service by the maintenance facility and all discrepancies are cleared per the minimum equipment list on the discrepancy form.
• Coordinate with the Chief of Maintenance to rectify any maintenance problems.
• Understand the role of Flight Operations in the context of Marketing and Sales.
• Conduct unrestricted worldwide flying operations.
• Participate at main airshows and events.
• Answer performance questions on the appropriate assigned aircraft for Sales.
• Acquire a second type rating on company product.
• Acquire 500 cumulative flying hours on company product.
• Attend Bombardier Safety Standdown.

How to thrive in this role?

• You have FAA ATP Certificate
• You have FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• You have FCC Radio Permit
• You have Total Flight Time of at least 3500 hours
• You have Multi-engine Turbine of at least 1500 hours
• Ability for unrestricted world-wide travel - (including but not limited to up-to-date immunizations/vaccinations).
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, all levels of management team, and other departments
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate IPad, email, and web-based applications
• Planning and organization skills necessary to plan, prioritize and coordinate workload
• You must be able to work in an environment subject to varying climatic conditions and varying levels of cabin pressurization
• You must be able to work duty days, which may extend up to 16 hours, and cross as many as 12 times zones
• You must be prepared to deploy for up to 16 days
• You are willing to work flexible and changing schedules
• You have experience as a CFI/MEI or equivalent (e.g. ex-military instructor) - preferred
• International flying experience - preferred
• Transport Canada ATPL - preferred
• Transport Canada Category 1 Medical - preferred
• A type rating in a Bombardier aircraft (3500/6500/7500) - preferred
• Previous Demo Pilot experience with Bombardier or competitor - preferred
• Prior Captain expereince on Bombardier product - preferred

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Bombardier is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, National, or Local Laws.

Job Information

Job Title: Captain - Demonstration Team

Primary Location: BAC Hartford

Organization: Bombardier Aerospace Corp

Employee Status: Regular

Requisition: 11473 Captain - Demonstration Team