About This Role
RTX Flight, the corporate flight department of aerospace and defense company RTX, seeks a Captain for its executive aircraft based in East Granby, Connecticut. The Captain acts as Pilot-in-Command on RTX-owned or leased aircraft, transporting passengers, material, or the aircraft itself, and holds final authority over the safety of each trip. The role operates under FAA and ICAO regulations and IS-BAO standards in a VIP/corporate flying environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform the duties of Pilot-in-Command on RTX Flight owned or leased aircraft to transport passengers, material, or the aircraft itself.
- Maintain situational awareness at all times and exercise good judgment in in-flight and ground decisions.
- Safely execute all flights using professional flying and flight planning skills in accordance with FAA rules and RTX Flight policies and procedures.
- Apply Crew Resource Management skills using checklists, instrumentation, crewmembers, and ATC.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, flight procedures, SOPs, FARs, and ICAO regulations, plus proficiency in supporting disciplines such as meteorology.
- Maintain flight currency at all times and exercise final authority over each trip for the safety of passengers and aircraft.
- Monitor crewmembers for adherence to FAA and RTX Flight standards, offer positive and constructive feedback, and coach others to higher performance.
- Participate in company-sponsored training, implement and maintain processes in accordance with IS-BAO requirements, and ensure compliance with RTX and government EH&S and ethics policies.
- Work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays based on customer needs.
What We Offer
RTX offers a total rewards package including compensationhealthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefitsand career development and recognition programs. Benefits include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, child/adult backup care, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, paid time off, and holidays. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and have a minimum of 3,500 hours of pilot flight experience, including at least 1,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command experience in turbine-powered fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft. Applicants must possess technical expertise in the assigned aircraft and a demonstrated record of adherence to FAA regulations and company policies and procedures. A Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline is typically required. All RTX Flight pilots must maintain their primary residence within one hour's driving distance of their assigned base of operations and must be able to travel worldwide without restriction. The role requires a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual)
- no security clearance is required. Preferred qualifications include sound decision-making under normal, abnormal, and emergency conditions, strong interpersonal skills, experience in Corporate/VIP flight operations, experience with advanced flight deck avionics and operations in complex airspace and terminal environments, and experience in the Falcon 2000EX-EASy aircraft.