Global Express Captain – International VVIP Operations

Pilot Assessments; Tysons (VA); Presencial; USD 210.000 - 310.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pilot Assessments is seeking an experienced pilot to operate Global Express aircraft for VIP travel, ensuring safety, compliance, and exceptional service. You will lead preflight planning, manage risks, and coordinate with security and maintenance teams across domestic and international legs.

Ideal candidates bring extensive turbine time, international experience, and a proven ability to perform under pressure with discretion and top-tier customer service.

Formación

• Strong command of FARs, aircraft systems and avionics.
• Record & compliance with no FAA violations; ability to pass background checks.
• Current flight experience and simulator training in a large-cabin jet.
• ICAO English proficiency; valid passport and driver’s license.
• Experience with international operations and VIP service standards.

Responsabilidades

• Operate Global Express aircraft as PIC/SIC for VVIP travel per FAA/TSA policies.
• Lead thorough preflight planning including weight, balance, fuel, weather and alternates.
• Make go/no-go decisions; adjust flights based on conditions and risk.
• Complete risk assessments and apply risk management throughout missions.
• Assess airports, FBOs, services, fees, security and immigration requirements.
• Deliver white-glove service with discretion; coordinate with security specialists.
• Verify airworthiness and documentation; ensure checklists and records are complete.
• Maintain flight times, discrepancies, and status with Maintenance.
• Promote CRM and professionalism with vendors, handlers, and the public.
• Maintain licenses, medicals, currency, and training; take on aviation duties as needed.

Conocimientos

Situational awareness

Clear communication

Decision making

Crew Resource Management

Customer service

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

What you'll do

• Operate company Global Express aircraft as PIC/SIC for VVIP travel, ensuring compliant operations under FAA, TSA, and Strategy Flight Operations policies.
• Lead thorough preflight planning: aircraft performance, weight and balance, fuel, weather, alternates, route optimization, and ATC procedures.
• Make sound go/no-go decisions; start, delay, cancel, or modify flights based on changing conditions and risk factors.
• Complete the Strategy Flight Risk Assessment Tool prior to each leg and apply robust risk-management practices throughout the mission.
• Assess airports and FBOs for runway and taxiway suitability, parking, fueling, transportation, ramp access, amenities, fees, security, and customs/immigration requirements.
• Deliver white-glove customer service with utmost discretion; coordinate closely with corporate security specialists.
• Verify aircraft airworthiness and documentation; ensure required checklists and records are completed accurately.
• Conduct meticulous preflight and postflight duties; record flight times and discrepancies; communicate aircraft status to Maintenance.
• Promote effective Crew Resource Management and teamwork; represent Strategy professionally with vendors, handlers, and the public.
• Maintain all licenses, medicals, currency, and required training; perform additional aviation duties as delegated by the Director of Aviation.

What you bring

• Certificates & Licenses:
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine rating and Global Express type rating (ATP-unrestricted or restricted as appropriate to seat).
  • First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
  • FCC Radiotelephone Operator License.
• Minimum flight experience:
  • 5,000 hours total time.
  • 2,000 hours turbojet time.
  • 3,000 hours multi-engine land time.
  • 500 hours in type (Global Express).
• Currency & experience: Current flight experience and simulator training in a large-cabin jet; substantial international operating experience.
• Record & compliance: No FAA violations, accidents, or incidents; able to pass an extensive background check.
• Training readiness: Ability to complete company-assigned safety and emergency programs (e.g., IS-BAO, MedAire, GET or other approved courses).
• Knowledge & skills: Strong command of FARs, aircraft systems/limitations and avionics; superb airmanship and manual flying; situational awareness; decisive judgment; clear communication under pressure; integrity, discretion, and top-tier customer service.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree in a relevant field highly desirable.
• Other requirements: ICAO English proficiency, valid passport and driver's license; ability to travel domestically and internationally and to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Preferred: Current Pro Card; prior corporate/VVIP experience.

Why you'll love this role

• VVIP, globally focused missions with meaningful impact and high professional standards.
• Safety-centric culture anchored in rigorous procedures, training, and risk management.
• Close-knit corporate flight department where teamwork and professionalism are valued.
• Opportunity to exercise refined airmanship on a world-class large-cabin platform.