Corporate Aircraft Captain

What You'll Do

Principal Financial Group is currently searching for a full-time Captain for our corporate flight department based in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a unique opportunity to join our world-class team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of passengers and crew.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the company aviation Safety Management System, reporting all safety hazards and concerns to foster a safe and professional environment.
• Safely and efficiently transport passengers and crew in accordance with company policies, regulations, and aircraft limitations.
• Interact with crew members, scheduling, and maintenance personnel in a clear and professional manner to achieve company goals.
• Prioritize passenger satisfaction by actively addressing their needs and goals throughout every flight.
• Have the final authority for the operation of the aircraft, including making decisions on delays, cancellations, and discontinuation of flights if conditions are not suitable.
• Ensure all flight planning requirements are met and complete all preflight and postflight tasks.
• Follow foreign and domestic country entrance procedures, including maintaining a valid passport and/or visa and completing required training and vaccinations.
• Ensure the aircraft is properly maintained, stocked, and presentable.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Unrestricted FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate, FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit, and a valid Passport enabling free travel to all countries.
• Minimum of 4,000 hours total flight experience, including 2,000 hours as pilot-in-command and 1,500 hours in a turbine engine aircraft.
• CE-680 type rating is preferred
• Knowledge of aircraft Standard Operating Procedures, flight manuals, and company operation manuals.

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

• Thorough knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Flexibility and open-mindedness to effectively function in a team environment.
• Willingness to attend industry-specific training.

Join Principal Financial Group as a Captain and be part of our exceptional team dedicated to delivering flawless service. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including industry-leading training programs and opportunities for career growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Apply now to be a part of our ambitious team and contribute to the success of Principal Financial Group's corporate flight department.

Salary Range Information

Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.
Salary Range (Non-Exempt expressed as hourly; Exempt expressed as yearly)

$137000 - $185000 / year
Time Off Program

Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided.
Pension Eligible

Yes
Additional Information

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window

We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.

Original Posting Date

5/29/2024
Most Recently Posted Date

5/29/2024

Salary : $137,000 - $185,000