Captain Aviation

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Job Profile Title:

Captain Aviation

Job Code:

19088

Profile Title:

19088 Captain Aviation

Grade / Band:

IC3

FLSA Status:

Exempt

The Captain shall have command of, and overall responsibility for, the flight crew, passengers, cargo, the SAFE conduct of the flight,  and provide guidance and coordinate the activities of every individual connected with all phases of the aircraft operation. The  Captain performs duties and responsibilities as Pilot in Command (PIC), exercising final authority for, and responsibility of, the  aircraft in support of Company goals. All duties are to be performed in accordance with departmental and MGM Resorts  International policies, practices and procedures.

Work within MGM Resorts Aviation to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support customerservice.  Retains the final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft (FAR 91.3).

Directs the activities of the flight crew ensuring a full understanding of their duties and responsibilities.  Ensures that the assigned aircraft is airworthy and that all proper documents are on board the aircraft.  Makes decisions as necessary to the start, delay or cancellation of the flight, or deviation from a planned destination when  operating conditions dictate.

Obtains briefing on the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and any special instructions, and plans flight  assignments.

Prepares or supervises preparation of flight plan considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise  control data, airport facilities and navigational aids.

Ensures that weather and aircraft performance conditions can be met. Ensures that the aircraft weight and balance  form/manifest is properly completed.

Ensures that a flight plan or other authorized flight locating procedures is followed on each flight.  Reports all known orsuspected FAA violations or incidents promptly to the Vice President of Aviation.  Ensures that crewmembers brief all passengers with the appropriate briefing for each phase of flight.  Ensures that emergency equipment as well as provisions for passenger comfort are on board and ensures that all cargo is  properly secured.

Ensures the preparation of flight logs, reporting of mechanical irregularities, and recording of maintenance, by maintenance  personnel when maintenance is performed en-route.

Ensures that all maintenance discrepancies are passed to the maintenance personnel and that maintenance is alerted to  the current status of the aircraft.

Ensures that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all aircraft stores and appropriate catering provisions on board  for the safety and comfort of passengers and crew.

May be called upon to manage other aspects of duty within the flight department not directly related to flight.  Performs all other job-related duties as requested.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor degree or equivalent experience and 3+ years of prior relevant experience

3+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

Required

Qualified in one of the company’s current aircrafts.

Preferred

No FAA violations or at fault accidents or incidents

Required

Must have logged a minimum of 4500 hours of total pilot flight time, 2500 hours of multi-engine jet time, experience operating large-cabin aircraft, and experience in advanced electronic/digital avionics cockpits.

Required

Must hold, or be able to hold, a type rating in one or more Company-owned aircraft.

Required

Previous experience working in a VVIP setting

Preferred

Previous experience working in a similar resort setting

Preferred

Excellent customerservice skills.

Have interpersonal skills to deal effectively with all business contacts.

Professional appearance and demeanor.

Able to communicate in English, in both written and oral forms

Balancing

Bending

X

Carrying __pounds

X

35 pounds

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Crouching

X

Distant vision

X

Driving - auto/van

Driving - limousine

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting __pounds

X

80 pounds

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

Reaching

Sitting

X

Standing - 5 hours minimum

X

Stooping

X

Typing __w.p.m.

Walking

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works around others

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

Hazardous conditions - high structures

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

Indoors

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - low to high

X

Office conditions

Outdoors

Restricted area

Shifts

X

Smoke

X

__% Travel

X

Vibration

X

Wet/Humid

Analytical

X

Clerical

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

Fatigue

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Memorization

X

Organization

X

Perception

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Safety hazards

X

Tight deadlines

X

Working conditions

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex