Flight Captain

General Dynamics is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies. With over 100000 employees in 71 countries we operate globally through four business groups: Aerospace Combat Systems Marine Systems and Technologies.

As a Corporate Headquarters employee working in Reston Virginia you will gain a broad understanding of the General Dynamics portfolio; work with accomplished professionals; and grow your career while your leadership invests in your continued professional success.

General Dynamics is committed to helping our employees and their families lead healthy productive lives. General Dynamics offers a wide array of plans in its flexible benefits program with options to help our employees succeed at work and at home.

General Dynamics is an Equal Opportunity / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Employer that is committed to hiring a talented workforce. EOE/Disability/Veteran.

The PilotinCommand is responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight assignment with the emphasis on safety security and quality. Will exercise pilot in command authority of all flights to which they are assigned and are the final authority for the safe conduct of the flight. The pilot in command reports to the lead captain regarding company operating policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Determine aircraft are airworthy and prepared for flight in accordance with all local and federal regulations and company policies.
• Supervise flight and ground crews working and servicing assigned flights under day night and instrument conditions both domestic and abroad.
• Exercise extreme care and judgment while in flight being alert to cope with irregularities and adverse weather conditions. Determine the appropriate course of action to ensure safety of passengers and Company property and manage delays rerouting or flight cancellations.
• Supervise loading of passengers baggage and cargo. Calculate aircraft performance and weight and balance. Ensure all limitations found in the Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and company policy documents are adhered to.
• Coordinate flight planning with flight operations and scheduling personnel. Advise passengers of arrival and departure time changes and weather information and to resolve passenger requirements.
• Perform the duties of secondincommand as assigned by dispatch.
• Actively work with other crewmembers to ensure high quality Crew Resource Management (CRM) is being utilized during all aircraft operations.
• Ensure servicing storing proper care security and protection of Company aircraft and equipment while away from home base.
• Review purchase orders and sign for fees and services contracted; conducts postflight inspection of aircraft; and reports malfunction and operating data to the maintenance department.
• Check that flight crew reporting for duty are in proper attire and mentally / physically fit for flight.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures found in the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) Standard Operating Procedures Manual (SOP) and all corporate policy manuals.
• Actively participate in the aviation Safety Management System (SMS).
• Submit company timesheets trip paperwork and all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Maintain a high level of pilot skill aeronautical knowledge and remain engaged /aligned with the flight department objectives.
• Perform other general department collateral duties as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements:

• Aeronautical experience and education sufficient to enable the skill and judgment required.
• An FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (MultiEngine Land).
• At least one Turbojet Type Rating required GVII type preferred.
• College degree preferred but not required.

Experience Requirements:

• Logged a minimum of 3000 hours total time as PIC or SIC of fixed wing aircraft.
• Logged a minimum of 500 hours as pilotincommand of turbojet aircraft.
• Must have no restrictions on Passport VISA or overall health for worldwide travel.
• Must have valid U.S. drivers license.
• FAA First Class Medical required.
• Corporate Flight Department experience preferred.
• GVII or Gulfstream Experience Preferred but not required.
• International Flight Operations Experience Preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing work at the General Dynamics Corporate Headquarters Flight Operations facility Monday through Friday and as needed weekends evenings and holidays.
• Ability to travel internationally including valid passport.
• Must be a team player with positive attitude integrity honest and proactive with a willingness to seek out solutions in the best interest of the department and the company.
• Must live within a reasonable commutable driving distance from the Flight Operations in Sterling Virginia.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 62 pounds in order to:
  • remove emergency exit window.
  • bring passenger baggage into aircraft via the baggage door.
  • launch life raft in emergency situations.

For Individuals with Disabilities Medical Conditions or Physical or Mental Impairments: General Dynamics CHQ is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals. General Dynamics CHQ provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who need assistance during any part of the employment process due to a disability medical condition or physical or mental impairment. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a casebycase basis.

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