Aviation Captain (Challenger 350)

About BDT & MSD Partners:

BDT & MSD Partners is a merchant bank with an advisory and investment platform built to serve the distinct needs of business owners and strategic, long-term investors. We are distinguished by our decades of experience advising at the intersection of founders, families, and businesses, as well as by our differentiated capital base and culture of aligned investing. Since 2010, our affiliated funds have deployed more than $50 billion across our investment strategies.

BDT & MSD Partners was established in 2023 through the combination of BDT & Company, the merchant bank to the closely held, founded in 2009 by Byron Trott, and MSD Partners, a premier investment firm that since 2009 has invested on behalf of Dell Technologies Founder Michael Dell, his family, and other like-minded investors.

Website: https://bdtmsd.com/

Business Title: Aviation Captain

Department: Aviation

Reports to: Director of Aviation

Location: Chicago, IL (operates primarily out of PWK); open to candidates also home based in an Eastern state (e.g., FL, NY) or near Dallas, TX

Compensation: BDT & MSD is committed to providing its employees with career growth opportunities and a competitive total compensation package. Salary will be based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience.

Job Type: Full-time, exempt

Scope:

Chicago area (KPWK) Part 91 flight department is seeking a Challenger 350Aviation Captain. Growing, multi-aircraft operation with a team-oriented and inclusive culture that authentically looks to foster camaraderie among the team. Top-tier benefits are offered, and investment into the training and development of the aviation team is a priority.

Primary Responsibilities:

The candidate must be a team player that prioritizes collaborative problem solving, have high integrity, interact with others in a respectful manner, possess effective communication skills, and maintain client confidentiality. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism on the flight deck (adherence to SOP, FOM, AFM, FAR’s) and willingness to constantly seek improvement for the aviation team, the company, and themselves. Additional details will be shared to qualified and interested candidates through the interview process.

Qualifications:

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Hold an airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate with CL30 type rating (or larger aircraft, desired).
  • Have logged a minimum of 3,500 flight hours with 1,500 flight hours as Captain, and 500 hours as Captain in turbine-powered aircraft.
  • Have a safety-first mindset; driven to achieve and sustain the highest industry standards of safety.
  • Maintain a first-class medical certificate.
  • Be able to travel internationally (Passport, Canpass) without restrictions.
  • Have leadership experience and SMS experience.
  • Seek to continue their learning and stay current on industry developments.
  • Must reside within 1-1/2 hours of the aircraft base (KPWK) or be willing to relocate.
  • Flexibility and adaptability will be required at times.

• Desired Qualifications:
  • International operating experience.
  • Aviation degree and previous Part 91 business aviation experience.
  • Experience and comfort with performing contributory aviation duties.

Additional:

• Must satisfactorily complete a standard background check, including FAA certificate/license check, FAA accident/incident check, pre-employment drug testing, and fingerprinting.

Benefits & Perks:

Flexibility & Time Off:

• Our firm follows the NYSE holiday schedule
• Based on position and years of service, you will accrue vacation days throughout the year
• Additionally, you will receive your birthday off, personal days, sick days & a volunteer day each year

401k & Profit Sharing:

• The firm contributes 3% of employee’s salary, up to a maximum.
• An annual profit-sharing contribution at year end may also be provided, determined by firm performance

Benefits & Wellness:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefit plans are provided and the firm covers the large majority of the premium & a voluntary FSA plan is available
• Parental Leave: 16 weeks primary & 8 weeks non-primary with transition time back to work
• Maven benefit: an all-in-one digital health platform that supports all paths to parenthood which includes reimbursement for egg freezing, fertility, adoption and surrogacy services; pregnancy and postpartum support and even early pediatric support.
• Annual executive physical program
• Basic Life / AD&D Insurance, group personal excess liability coverage, short-term/long-term disability coverage & travel insurance via MedJet

Charitable Contributions:

• 1:1 firm-matching charitable contributions to organizations that you choose to support

Technology: iPhone and laptop provided

Other: anniversary milestone trip reimbursements, premier tickets to sports games (e.g., Cubs), discounts on luxury hotel properties and other firm-associated products

At BDT & MSD, we are committed to creating and prioritizing a diverse, equitable & inclusive work environment in all we do. We are focused on building a workplace that reflects a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, as well as fostering an inclusive and development-oriented culture. Our people are our most important asset. We believe that having a strong team of diverse, world-class talent is not only the right thing to do but also critical to every aspect of our collective success as a business.

BDT & MSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.