Corporate Pilot

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale! Join over 130,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You’ll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges. This includes protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, and helping find cures for cancer.

Position Summary:

The Corporate Pilot ensures that company aircraft operations are conducted efficiently and to the highest safety standards. Candidate must fulfill company specified requirements, while adhering to applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and those of other governing authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aircraft operations in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with the
  company schedule and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain required pilot and medical certificates.
• Complete annual flight training and proficiency checks as necessary for performance of assigned duties.
• Determine appropriate course of action to ensure the safety of passengers and company property.
• Perform preflight duties to determine the feasibility and safety of assigned flights.
• Initiate actions as necessary to start, delay, or cancel assigned flights.
• Assess when to deviate a flight from its planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate.
• Maintain aircraft flight documents and personal flight logs to the highest standard.
• Adhere to SMS requirements.
• Develop detailed flight plans, optimize routes, and manage fuel usage for business travel.
• Conduct thorough checks of aircraft systems, engines, landing gear, and navigation equipment.
• Follow FAA and international aviation laws, ensuring all flights meet safety and operational standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to keep aircraft airworthy and compliant.
• Implement in-flight safety protocols, address passenger needs, and provide clear flight updates.
• Maintain accurate flight logs and report any issues or incidents to the appropriate parties.
• Assist passengers throughout flight including baggage (may require heavy lifting).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and work experience preferred.
• Five years of aviation related experience, with a minimum of two years in an on-demand flight environment.
• Previous corporate flight experience preferred.
• Gulfstream G550 and/or G650 Type Rating preferred.
• Minimum of 6000 hours total flight time with commensurate jet experience.
• Ability to travel throughout the world without restriction.
• Valid passport required.
• Must maintain a first-class medical certificate.

Must reside within 90 minutes of domicile.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!