Job Description
Position Description:
Captain - Corporate Aviation
The Captain operates jet aircraft in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with the Company aircraft schedule, operational directives and in accordance with International, Federal, State and Local laws and regulations; as well as our Company's Corporate Policies and our Company's Flight Operations Manual.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Act as Pilot-in-Command in G550 and G650 aircraft on assigned domestic and international trips. Directly responsible for the safety, comfort and convenience of flight crew and passengers. Supervise assigned flight crew when assigned as Pilot-in-Command. Ensure that all flight and ground operations comply with federal and state regulations, as well as our Company's standard operating procedures. Collaborate with the crew in analyzing weather conditions and makes decisions to ensure the safe operation of Company aircraft. Collaborate with Maintenance and Operations staff in making decisions that affect the operation of Company aircraft. Effectively utilize the principles of Crew Resource Management. Make decisions necessary for the start, delay, or cancellation of assigned flights and for the deviation of a flight from its planned route or destination when conditions dictate. Maintain required FAA certificates. Complete all training necessary for performance of assigned duties and as dictated within the Company Flight Operations Manual. May assume Second-in-Command duties when flying with another Company Captain. Complete other supplemental duties within the department, as assigned by the Chief Pilot.
NOTE: This role requires working a flexible schedule that will include overnight and weekend duty to satisfy the requirements of the on-demand nature of a global corporate aviation operation.
Position Qualifications:
Education Minimum Requirement:
Preferred Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree with Equivalent Experience
Minimum High School diploma or GED
Required Experience and Skills:
Ten years professional pilot experience in turbine powered aircraft. Two years experience in an on-demand flight environment. FAA ATP certificate with the ability to obtain GV or GVI type rating. History of successful completion of FAA and Company competency checks. FAA First Class medical certificate. Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated discipline / integrity. Demonstrated knowledge of domestic, international, and oceanic flight rules. Minimum Flight Time requirements:
2,500 hours total flight time
2,000 hours total flight time in airplanes
1,500 hours total flight time in multi-engine airplanes
500 hours total flight time in transport category jets
250 hours total instrument time
Preferred Experience and Skills:
FAA Certified Flight Instructor or Military Flight Instructor/Evaluator NBAA Certified Aviation Manager
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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
The salary range for this role is
$187,000.00 - $294,400.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.
San Francisco Residents Only:We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only:We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
75%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Aircraft Leasing, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Operations, Aircraft Scheduling, Aviation Regulations, Civil Aviation, Commercial Property Management, Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions, Cultural Change Management, Customer-Focused, Decision Making, Executive Presence, Flight Training, International Flight Operations, Interpersonal Relationships, Maintenance Processes, Management Process, Professional Integrity, Regulatory Compliance, Right-Of-Way (ROW) Acquisitions, Security Strategy, SupervisionPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
06/24/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R352566