Aviation Professional

Company Overview

Waupaca Foundry, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of iron castings with a rich history of innovation and commitment to product quality. With a global presence and a diverse range of products, the company employs approximately 4,400 people across North America.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Pilot for our Aviation department. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating advanced technology aircrafts, including the Cessna Citation Excel, and ensuring safe and efficient flight operations.

Salary

The estimated annual salary for this role is $120,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

The Pilot in Command (PIC) will have final authority in the operation of the aircraft but is expected to solicit input from the Second in Command. This individual must ensure compliance with all Federal, state, local, international regulations, as well as Waupaca Foundry Inc. internal policies. Pilots represent Waupaca Foundry Inc. and must operate and interact with courtesy and professionalism.

• Acting as pilot in command of flights for which the pilot has been scheduled.
• Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
• Complying with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft's operation.
• Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed.
• Study weather conditions at destination, en route, while considering alternate airports and departure points.
• Prepare flight plans.
• Ensuring that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
• Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance charts using checklists.
• Monitoring & assisting the SIC in any duties necessary for the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the aircraft.
• Making decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination in which operating conditions dictate.
• On nonflying days, be on call for a 2 hour show for any pop-up trips that may come up.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Pilot in Command:
  • Acting as pilot in command of flights for which the pilot has been scheduled.
  • Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
  • Complying with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft's operation.
  • Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed.
  • Study weather conditions at destination, en route, while considering alternate airports and departure points.
  • Prepare flight plans.
  • Ensuring that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
  • Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance charts using checklists.
  • Monitoring & assisting the SIC in any duties necessary for the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the aircraft.
  • Making decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights and deviate the flight from planned route or destination in which operating conditions dictate.
  • On nonflying days, be on call for a 2 hour show for any pop-up trips that may come up.
  • Second in Command:
    • Responsible for working with the PIC of flight for the conduct and execution of assigned duties.
    • Pre-flighting & fueling aircraft, stocking the aircraft, cleaning the trash, and straightening up before and after flights.
    • Assisting the PIC with discharging safety responsibilities.
    • Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
    • Performing duties as assigned during flight preparation and flight.
    • Being prepared to assume the duties of the PIC in the event the PIC is incapacitated.
    • Being familiar with and following all FAR's and company policies pertinent to assigned duties.
    • On nonflying days, be on call for a 2 hour show for any pop-up trips that may come up.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Pilot in Command:
  • Requires ATP-AMEL Certificate with appropriate type (Cessna Citation Excel) rating.
  • 1500 hours total time
  • Five hundred multiengine
  • One hundred hours in type (Cessna Citation Excel)
  • Second in Command:
    • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating; Airplane Multi-Engine Land.
    • Five hundred Hours total time
    • One hundred Multiengine

Benefits

• Competitive wages and exceptional benefits package.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employer-funded retirement plan.
• Paid vacations/holidays.
• Wellness program.
• Fitness membership.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).