Corporate Pilot

Keane & Beane, P.C.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company seeks a full-time pilot experienced in private/corporate aviation to serve as a pilot-in-command for company-managed aircraft. The role involves building strong relationships with customers and requires extensive flying experience, including specific hour requirements and FAA certifications. This long-term position offers the flexibility to be home most nights, especially as most flights are day trips.

Benefits

Set your own schedule

Unlimited PTO

Home most nights

Flexible retirement savings

Training and professional development

All travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• 2000 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) time; includes 1000 hours cross-country.
• FAA Second- or First-Class Medical required.
• Authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole pilot-in-command of company-managed aircraft.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
• Perform preflight planning and coordinate aircraft services.

Skills

Decision-making ability

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

FAA Commercial or ATP pilot certificate

Job description

About 8 Blade Aero

We are a Minneapolis-based company providing aircraft management and pilot services for Pilatus PC12, Piper Meridian, and Cirrus SR22 aircraft. Our customers rely on us to get them to meetings and family vacations safely and efficiently, and we pride ourselves on contracting and employing professional pilots. We fly almost exclusively single-pilot IFR, through various airspace environments and weather conditions around North America. We work in a very relationship-based sector of the aviation industry, and focus on building strong trust between aircraft operators, passengers, and pilots.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time, experienced pilot with a passion for private/corporate aviation to serve as one of our regular PICs in company-managed aircraft. We value building long-lasting relationships with our customers, and they value having regular pilots that they trust and are familiar with. We view this as a long-term position within the company. The vast majority of our flights are day trips, so pilots are home most nights.

Benefits and Perks

8 Blade Aero offers a small-company culture that includes:

• Set your own schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Be home with your family most nights (most of our trips are day trips)
• Additional pay for long days (over 10 hours duty time)
• Flexible retirement savings
• Training and professional development opportunities
• All travel-related expenses covered when you are away from home

Job Location

All our aircraft are based at airports in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. While we are open to applicants from anywhere, we cannot offer monetary relocation assistance. However, we are happy to share tips and resources for relocating to the Twin Cities.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole pilot-in-command of company-managed aircraft
• Carry out the duties of pilot-in-command in compliance with FAA regulations and ensure safety of flight
• Perform all preflight planning, including weight and balance and filing flight plans
• Communicate with lead passenger prior to flight
• Coordinate aircraft services with FBO personnel
• Light cleaning of the aircraft pre- and post-flight
• Comply with regulatory currency and annual insurance training requirements
• Assist with aircraft management and other duties as assigned
• Be available for flights at least 16 - 18 days / month

Seeking Quality, Single-pilot Flying Time

The underwriters for our aircraft are most interested in flying experience that demonstrates sound decision-making ability while flying a retractable-gear turbine aircraft in a single-pilot environment.

To that end, the underwriters heavily discount PIC time logged while giving dual, receiving dual, performing the duties of a safety pilot, and time spent flying as part of a two-pilot crew (even if you are at the controls).

When applying, please highlight and emphasize that portion of your experience where you were the sole qualified pilot aboard the plane, at the controls, and had sole responsibility for the conduct of the flight.

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Commercial or ATP pilot certificate with ASEL and instrument ratings, high-performance and complex endorsements
• FAA Second- or First-Class Medical
• At least 2000 hours pilot-in-command (PIC) time to include:
  • 1000 hours cross-country
  • 1000 hours fixed-wing PIC
  • 1500 hours retractable gear
  • 500 hours turbine time
  • 200 hours actual instrument (not simulated instrument or simulator)
• Authorization to work in the US
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally without restrictions
• Must have a valid state driver’s license
• Willing to work varying hours, including day and night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 3000 hours total time
• 2000 hours retractable gear
• 1000 hours turbine time
• Previous corporate/private aviation experience
• Previous experience in SR22, Piper Meridian, or PC12