What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pilot position at Cook Group?
Overview
This position pilots company aircraft to transport personnel, equipment and supplies to various locations under day, night and instrument conditions in accordance with FAA, ICAO and company regulations. The pilot exercises extreme care and judgement to ensure safety of passengers and company property, and transports under varying weather and ground conditions in the safest manner possible.
Responsibilities
• Acquaint passengers in use of aircraft cabin equipment and emergency procedures, see to their comfort while in the aircraft and assist them with baggage and surface transportation• Study weather information in advance of flights; determine advisability of the flights; utilize information to select routings, altitudes, and intermediate steps for passenger comfort and safety; check airport and airway data that may affect conduct of flights; and complete and file flight plans with FAA facilities• Supervise loading of passengers, baggage and freight; determine that aircraft performance data and weight and balance are within certifiable limits• Coordinate flight planning with operational and scheduling personnel to advise passengers of arrival and departure times and weather information and to resolve other passenger requirements• Complete pre-flight inspection of aircraft; check all consumables such as fuel, oil and anti-icing fluids to ascertain adequate quantities; ascertain that all normal and emergency supplies and equipment are placed on board; and determine that aircraft is airworthy and prepared for flight in accordance with FAA and Company regulations
• Ensure servicing, storing and proper care and protection of company aircraft and equipment while away from home base; issue purchase orders and sign for fees and services contracted; conduct post-flight inspection of aircraft; and report malfunction and operating data to the maintenance section• Complete and file FAA records and reports; complete aircraft and flight reports; and maintain personal flight log and records• Study and maintain thorough knowledge of FAA regulations, airport landing areas, air traffic control procedures, communications frequencies and techniques• Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft flight operations and systems manuals; study and familiarize self with available information on current developments, techniques, and procedures in the aviation industry• Adhere to directions for operation of aircraft relative to company S.O.P.'s• Maintain passenger and business confidentiality regarding use of company aircraft• Perform other aviation-related, non-flying duties as required
Qualifications
• Minimum flight experience required 3,000 hours total; 1,000 hours turbine PIC, 500 hours jet, and 200 hours in the last 12 months• Previous corporate flying experience preferred• Experience flying aircraft heavier than 12,500 lbs. at takeoff • Preferred experience; Challenger 604, Gulfstream G100 and/or King Air 350i
• Associates degree or equivalent required• Current 1st Class FAA Medical Certificate required• FAA ATP certificate w/multi-engine endorsement required • No prior aviation incidents/accidents/violations• Valid US Passport/FCC Restricted Radio Operator Cert. required• Pilots will be required to fly 2 aircraft types
