About This Role
MGM Resorts International is hiring a Captain for its corporate flight department (MGM Resorts Aviation) based in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Captain holds command of and overall responsibility for the flight crew, passengers, cargo and the safe conduct of the flight, acting as Pilot in Command with final authority for the aircraft under FAR 91.3. The role supports VVIP and resort-level transportation aboard large-cabin, advanced-avionics company aircraft.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Work within MGM Resorts Aviation to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures supporting customer service, retaining final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft (FAR 91.3).
- Direct the activities of the flight crew, ensure the assigned aircraft is airworthy with all proper documents on board, and make decisions on the start, delay, cancellation or diversion of flights as operating conditions dictate.
- Obtain briefings on the flight purpose, weather, operating procedures and special instructions, and plan or supervise preparation of flight plans considering altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise control data, airport facilities and navigational aids.
- Ensure weather and aircraft performance conditions can be met, weight and balance is completed, flight-locating procedures are followed, and all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents are reported promptly to the Vice President of Aviation.
- Ensure passengers are briefed for each phase of flight, emergency equipment and passenger provisions are on board, cargo is secured, flight logs and maintenance discrepancies are prepared and passed to maintenance personnel, and the aircraft is clean, catered and prepared for flight.
- May be called upon to manage other aspects of flight-department duty not directly related to flight.
What We Offer
Wellness incentive programs for physical and mental healthhealth and income protection benefits for eligible employeesaccess to company hotel, food and beverage, retail and entertainment discounts plus partner discounts on travel, electronics and online shoppingfree meals in the employee dining roomfree parking on and off shifthealthcare, financial and time-off benefitsand professional and personal development programs, networking and community volunteer opportunities.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- At least three years of prior relevant experience in a related field.
- No FAA violations or at-fault accidents or incidents.
- Must have logged a minimum of 3,000 hours total pilot flight time and 2,500 hours of multi-engine jet time, with experience operating large-cabin aircraft and experience in advanced electronic/digital avionics cockpits.
- Must hold, or be able to hold, a type rating in one or more company-owned aircraft.
- Previous experience working in a VVIP setting and in a similar resort setting are preferred.