Captain | Senior Captain

  • Full-time
  • Sub-Department: Corporate Pilots
  • Department: Aviation
  • Site Location: Hayward

Company Description

Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get…authentic, humble and fun people who run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward.

Our company is thriving, and the flight department is expanding by adding a third common aircraft to the fleet. We are looking for pilots who are solutions-oriented team members who take pride in representing our brand and are geniuses at offering options to deliver on our commitment to safe, superior transportation services. Our corporate pilots “act like an owner” through owning the entire flight process beginning with preflight planning and all the way through pilotage, providing world-class Customer service, and ensuring aircraft security. All done in a collaborative environment.

Here at Jack Link’s, we don’t shy away from challenges, we are doing what it takes to make us the most competitive and desirable flight department in our industry. Our total rewards package includes such things as:

  • A compensation package which sets the benchmark for Captains | Senior Captains.
  • An aviation incentive bonus plan that increases with tenure.
  • A stable rolling work schedule: 10 hard days off each month, scheduled in advance.
  • A relaxed Northwoods working environment where jeans and plaid are encouraged.
  • We support work-life balance and flexibility with our team members.
  • Ability to volunteer on days off for extra pay.

Job Description

As a member of our aviation team, we are looking to you to contribute to our continuous improvement culture and perform the following duties:

  • Operate company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner per established company policies and procedures: abide by all FAR's, ICAO guidelines and in the manufacturers’ recommended configurations.
  • Strive to exceed our customers’ expectations on each flight including providing options and solutions as flight times and business needs change.
  • Embrace our core value of “Speed Matters.”
  • Demonstrate stewardship by ensuring the aircraft is clean and prepared for passengers.
  • Proactively participate in the SMS: identify, report, and assist in mitigation of safety related issues and provide timely input to safety related topics and apply appropriate checklists to make sound decisions.
  • Demonstrate a passion for building relationships with passengers and collaborating within our team.
  •  Show awesome character by acting with honesty and integrity.
  •  Be self-disciplined and driven to exceed short and long-term expectations.
  • Maintain pilot proficiency and stay current within the industry; annually attend simulator training; annually complete ground training programs.
  • Write routine reports, correspondence, and speak effectively before both internal and external groups.

Qualifications

To be successful as a Captain, we require that you possess the following education, experience, and skills:

  • Airline Transport Pilot certificate – Multi Engine
  • 2000 hours Total Time
  • 1000 hours Pilot-In-Command
  • 1000 hours Multi Engine Time
  • Turbine experience
  • Must have and be able to retain a first-class medical certificate
  • Excellent safety record, No FAA violations, accidents, or incidents
  • Pass background checks to including those in accordance with TSA/HS regulations, and must release a copy of his/her FAA Airman Certification Record
  • Ability to travel 60-80% of the time
  • Must have a professional appearance and behavior
  • Must be exceptionally reliable and very timely
  • Willing to relocate and live within 1.5 hrs from Hayward, Wisconsin or Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  We are hiring for both locations at this time.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally without restrictions
  • Must have a valid state driver's license
  • Recent international experience preferred

For Senior Captain consideration, in addition to the above requirements, you need:

  • 3500 hours Total Time
  • 1500 hours Pilot-In-Command
  • 1500 hours Multi Engine Time
  • Recent international experience (Ex: Europe, S. America, Asia)

Preferred:

  • Challenger 350 Type Rating with 3500 differences

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
We provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.