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Cirrus Aircraft’s Mission is to deliver an aviation experience that is the pinnacle of innovation, quality, and safety to our customers. Cirrus Aircraft is the recognized global leader in personal aviation and the maker of the best-selling SR Series piston aircraft and the Vision Jet™, the world’s first single engine Personal Jet and recipient of the 2017 Robert J. Collier Trophy. Founded in 1984, the company has redefined performance, comfort and safety in aviation with innovations like the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) – the first FAA-certified whole-airframe parachute safety system included as standard equipment on an aircraft. To date, worldwide flight time on Cirrus aircraft has passed 15 million hours and over 240 people have returned home safely to their families as a result of the inclusion of CAPS® as a standard feature on all Cirrus aircraft. Find out more at www.cirrusaircraft.com.
Job Summary
The Corporate Pilot will gain experience in many areas within the Flight Operations department. The pilot position primary responsibility is supporting Cirrus One. Cirrus One is our turn-key solution for customers that desire a handsfree airplane ownership experience, which includes: basic concierge, line service, airplane maintenance, and pilot services. Other responsibilities include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing CFR 14 part 91 corporate flight operations, maintenance return-to-service flights, and repositioning corporate aircraft. Excellent airmanship and problem-solving skills under considerable autonomy are required. Proper flight planning, resource management and time management is a must.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
- Adhere to all industry, and Cirrus established safety procedures and policies when performing job duties.
- Provide excellent and professional customer service.
- Make timely and accurate decisions regarding the safety of flight.
- Act as pilot in command of SR2X series and SF50 aircraft while performing corporate, Cirrus One, ferry, and maintenance flights.
- Perform normal pre-flight and post-flight inspections, clean, fuel, add oil and de-ice fluid, update chart subscriptions, etc.
- Continuous learning of the latest developments in the Cirrus Aircraft lineup of aircraft products.
- Process and maintain a deep level of aircraft knowledge and be a model aviator and Cirrus representative.
- Maintain communication with customers and coworkers as required.
- Enhance flight safety by providing excellent, high-quality, and standardized flight service.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Hold FAA Pilot Certificate
- Commercial Pilot Airplane Single Engine Land
- Instrument Rating Airplane
- Airline Transport Pilot Preferred
- Certified flight Instructor Airplane and Instrument Preferred
- Current Second-class Airman Medical Certificate or higher
- IFR in congested airspace, mountain flying, extensive IMC, international flight, and night experience preferred
Corporate Pilot I
Corporate Pilot II
*Corporate Pilot III
Experience Required
6 months
1 year
2 years
Total Flight Time Required
500 hours or 100 in Cirrus Aircraft
750 hours
1,000 hours
Other Specific Requirements
100 hours PIC in SF50 is preferred.
*Preference will be given to candidates who qualify for the Corporate Pilot III requirements.
Required Competencies and Level
Competency
Corporate Pilot I
Corporate Pilot II
*Corporate Pilot III
Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skill
Minimal Acceptable
Adequate
Effectively
Attention to Detail
Communicates Effectively
Manages Complexity
Collaborates
Decision Quality
Situational Adaptability
Ensures Accountability
*Preference will be given to candidates who qualify for the Corporate Pilot III requirements.
Ensures Exceptional Customer Service:
- Energizes the Cirrus Service Essentials
- Strives to improve service performance.
- Anticipates guests' needs and responds promptly.
- Displays guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
- Handles guest problems and complaints.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
