Captain- Fixed Wing

140 Pfizer Inc; West Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 215,000 - 358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Pfizer Inc in the United States seeks an experienced Captain for Pfizer Corporate Aviation. The role reports to the Chief Pilot and serves as PIC or SIC, coordinating with dispatch, maintenance, and executive travelers while ensuring compliance with regulations and aircraft limitations.

The candidate will oversee flight planning, crew coordination, security, and cost control, maintaining confidentiality and a professional corporate image during extensive domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Airline Transport Pilot certificate required.
• FAA First-Class Medical Certificate required.
• Valid passport and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit required.
• Extensive international flight operating experience expected.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Exercise final authority as Pilot in Command when assigned.
• Perform PIC or SIC duties based on trip and qualifications.
• Lead crewmembers and conduct preflight briefings.
• Verify airworthiness, documents, and flight crew qualifications.
• Prepare flight planning considering weather, range, and regulations.
• Operate under FARs and Pfizer policies.
• Manage security and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Exercise fiscal stewardship for fuel and services.
• Protect confidential information and uphold Pfizer image.
• Participate in Aviation Safety, Standards, or Training committees.

Skills

Operational judgment

Discretion & teamwork

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Airline Transport Pilot certificate

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

Work Location Assignment: On Premise Relocation eligible.

Eligible for employee referral bonus.

Mandatory retirement age: 65.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $214,900.00 to $358,100.00.

In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 22.5% of the base salary and eligibility to participate in our share based long term incentive program.

We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments.

Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage.

Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site - U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com).

Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire.

The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Candidates must be authorized to be employed in the U.S. by any employer.

U.S. work visa sponsorship (such as TN, O-1, H-1B, etc.) is not available for this role now or in the future.

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