Sr Director, PX, GWE, Captain - Fixed Wing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligible

Eligible for employee referral bonus

Job summary

Pfizer Inc seeks a Captain, Fixed Wing to provide safe, legal, and efficient domestic and international air transportation. PIC or SIC, reporting to the Chief Pilot, work with crew, dispatch, maintenance, and executive travelers, upholding Pfizer policies and aircraft limits.

Responsibilities include preflight briefings, flight planning, regulatory compliance, and protecting confidential information while representing Pfizer professionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Airline Transport Pilot certificate required.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate required.
• Valid passport and Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit required.
• Extensive international flight operating experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written communication and verbal communication skills.
• Able to maintain residence within 60 miles of Pfizer aviation facility at Trenton Mercer County Airport.

Responsibilities

• Exercise final authority and responsibility for safe operation of company aircraft when PIC.
• Perform duties as PIC or SIC based on trip assignment and qualifications.
• Lead and coordinate crewmembers, including SIC and flight attendant, with preflight briefings.
• Verify airworthiness documents, crew qualifications, medical certificates, passports and visas before departure.
• Prepare or supervise flight planning considering weather, weight and balance, and regulations.
• Operate aircraft per FAA regs, foreign regs, Pfizer policies and aircraft limits.
• Manage aircraft security and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Economize fuel, catering, and other travel expenses.
• Protect confidential Pfizer information and maintain professional image.
• Participate in Corporate Aviation Safety/Standards/Training committees.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Airline Transport Pilot certificate

First-Class Medical Certificate

Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Yellow fever vaccination

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:

• Last day to Apply: November 20th, 2026
• Work Location Assignment: On Premise
• Relocation eligible.
• Eligible for employee referral bonus.
• Mandatory retirement age: 65.

Compensation and Benefits

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 inc