Senior Captain

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 Pilots
• An aviation incentive bonus plan that increases with tenure.
• A stable rolling work schedule: 20 days on and 10 days off so you can confidently plan your personal life.  If you are not scheduled to fly, you are at home.
• 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 in this role, we prefer that you possess the following education, experience, and skills:

• Airline Transport Pilot certificate – Multi Engine
• 4500 hours Total Time 
• 1500 hours Pilot-In-Command
• 1500 hours Multi Engine Time
• Turbine experience
• International 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
• We are open to home basing a pilot in the Minneapolis or surrounding areas or you must be 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

Preferred:

• Recent Worldwide international experience (Europe, S. America, Asia)
• Challenger 350 Type Rating with 3500 differences

Additional Information

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Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

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