Captain, Executive Aircraft (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-04-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT4: UT Flight 200 Signature Way, East Granby, CT, 06026 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team:

RTX Corporation has an exciting opportunity open for a professional Executive Aircraft Captain in Flight Operations who performs the duties of Pilot-in Command on RTFlight owned or leased aircraft in the transportation of RTX personnel and customers. This position is based out of our East Granby, CT location (BDL) and would be assigned to our fleet of Falcon 2000LXS aircraft.

What You Will Do

• Perform the duties of Pilot-in-Command on RTFlight owned or leased aircraft, to transport passengers, material, or the aircraft itself. Maintain situational awareness at all times. Exercise good judgment when making in-flight and on the ground decisions.
• Safely execute all flights by utilizing professional flying and flight planning skills in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration, and the policies and procedures of RTFlight.
• Utilize Crew Resource Management skills to ensure that all available resources are used, including checklists, instrumentation, other crewmembers, ATC, etc. Regularly review and maintain a thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, flight procedures, SOPs, FARs and ICAO regulations. Maintain proficiency in other disciplines (i.e., Meteorology) necessary for safe planning and execution of the trip. Maintain flight currency requirements at all times.
• Exercise final authority over the trip to ensure the safety of the passengers and aircraft. Monitor crewmembers for adherence to established FAA and RTFlight standards.
• Offer positive and constructive feedback to associates and coach others to higher levels of performance.
• Successfully participate in and apply learning from company sponsored training.
• Implement and maintain all processes within span of control in accordance with current ISBAO requirements.
• Ensure that all activities are in compliance with all appropriate RTX and Government EH&S and Ethics policies and guidelines.
• Must be able to travel worldwide without restriction. Travel requirements/business needs of the client population dictate specific travel plans.
• Perform additional tasks and acquire varying responsibilities as appropriate.

Qualifications You Must Have

• An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and a minimum of 3500 hours pilot flight experience required.
• The incumbent must possess technical expertise in assigned aircraft; a demonstrated record of adherence to established FAA regulations and Company policy and procedures.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Pilots with rotary-wing experience may be considered for a dual rated position.
• The incumbent must have the ability to make consistent, logical and effective decisions under normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions, utilizing sound cockpit management principles and must display professional bearing and utilize strong interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Relocation Eligibility: This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Work Location: This is a onsite role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance to East Granby, CT.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX 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, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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