Pilot Captain

12 Minutes ago • 5 Years +

About the job

Job Description

As a Pilot Captain at Disney Aviation Group, you'll be responsible for the safe and effective operation of corporate aircraft worldwide. Daily tasks include acting as Pilot-in-Command, adhering to all safety regulations and company policies, ensuring timely transportation for business units, completing administrative duties, and improving flight operation efficiency. This role demands a minimum of 5 years of experience as a Jet Captain with a Part 91 or 135 operator, extensive flight hours in multi-engine turbojet aircraft, and a current FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with relevant ratings. The position offers the chance to combine your passion for aviation with the magic of Disney, contributing to unforgettable experiences.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Jet Captain experience (Part 91/135)
  • 4000 hours total flight time
  • 2000 hours multi-engine turbojet PIC
  • ATP certificate, multi-engine rating, business jet type rating
  • FAA First Class Medical Certificate
  • Worldwide flight operations
  • Safety and regulatory compliance
Good to have:
  • International operational experience
  • Glass-cockpit experience
  • Gulfstream aircraft experience
  • Foreign language skills
  • Computer proficiency
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentives
  • Full medical benefits
  • Financial benefits

Job Summary:

Magic takes flight when you join the Disney Aviation Group as our next Pilot Captain!

As the Pilot Captain, you will be part of a team of aviation experts helping to bring unforgettable experiences to people around the globe.

You will join an innovative team where you’ll fuse your passion and apply your talents towards flying corporate aircraft as a Captain safely and effectively that help our organization soar.

Responsibilities

Every day is an opportunity to showcase your expertise as Pilot Captain. On any one day you might:

  • Act as Pilot-In-Command/Worldwide flight operations
  • Use company aircraft safely and effectively - evaluate all risk and comply with domestic/international laws and regulations, company-specific policies, and aviation standard operating procedures
  • Allow company business units to be competitive by providing timely/safe transportation on a worldwide scale
  • Complete assigned administrative duties/projects as directed
  • Use company resources/materials
  • Increase efficiency of flight operations

Basic Qualifications

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Jet Captain with an FAR Part 91 or 135 Operator. 
  • Current and qualified as a Pilot-in-Command in a multi-engine business jet aircraft with:
    • 4000 hours total flying time
    • 2000 hours multi-engine turbojet aircraft as Pilot-In-Command.
    • Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot 
    • Certificate with multi-engine rating and at least one type rating in a business jet aircraft
    • FAA First Class Medical Certificate

Additional Qualifications

It would be nice if you also have:

  • International operational experience 
  • Glass-cockpit experience
  • Experience in Gulfstream aircraft
  • Knowledge of foreign language a plus
  • Use of computer and general computer software


The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $244,200 to $327,400 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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$244.2K - $327.4K/yr (Outscal est.)
$285.8K/yr avg.
Burbank, California, United States

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