About This Role
Dollar Tree is seeking a G280 Corporate Pilot Captain and Pilot in Command to safely and professionally transport company associates, passengers, crew members, and company property. The Captain leads flight operations, ensures compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies, conducts detailed preflight planning, supervises crew activities, supports crew development, coordinates maintenance and repairs away from base, maintains flight currency and aircraft qualifications, completes operational and expense documentation, and participates in recurrent training and the Aviation Department's Safety Management System.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot in Command for assigned flights and ensure the safe, orderly, and professional transportation of passengers, crew members, and company property.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, foreign regulatory requirements when applicable, and Dollar Tree Management, LLC policies and procedures.
- Review trip itineraries and verify fuel availability and pricing, passenger transportation, crew accommodations, and other logistical arrangements, reporting discrepancies to the Scheduler or Dispatcher.
- Conduct comprehensive preflight planning using weather information, NOTAMs, runway lengths, and aircraft performance data.
- Brief crew members on flight information publications, departure routes, altitudes, obstructions, air traffic control procedures, normal and emergency communications, and special instructions.
- Supervise and coordinate crew activities during flight preparation, execution, and completion of required documentation.
- Train, coach, and develop Co-Pilots in aviation techniques, operational methods, and daily responsibilities while reinforcing assigned duties, teamwork, professional conduct, and operating standards.
- Coordinate maintenance services and aircraft repairs away from home base with the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance and Director of Aviation.
- Complete and verify required flight documentation, including BART data entry, and submit accurate company expense reports.
- Monitor recent flight experience to maintain currency and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
- Attend and successfully complete annual and recurrent pilot training, actively participate in the Aviation Department's Safety Management System, promote proactive risk management and continuous safety improvement, and perform other assigned duties.
What We Offer
Dollar Tree offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with medical, dental, and vision insurance optionsa 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchpaid time off and company holidaysopportunities for professional development and continued aviation trainingand the opportunity to support a growing Fortune 500 organization.
Requirements
- Applicants must possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Commercial Pilot Certificate with the appropriate aircraft category rating.
- The position requires a minimum of 4,000 total pilot flight hours, including 2,000 hours of multi-engine flight time, 1,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command experience in jet aircraft, and 500 hours of PIC experience in the G280.
- Pilots must maintain aircraft type qualifications in accordance with FAR Part 61, hold an FAA Medical Certificate appropriate to company mission requirements, and obtain a First-Class FAA Medical Certificate within 30 days before starting employment.
- Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all required airport security clearances for Norfolk International Airport and obtain and possess a valid United States passport.
- The role also requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Work is performed in a company aircraft hangar environment and requires outdoor work throughout the year at the home base and while traveling, with exposure to varying weather conditions.