Location:Tuscaloosa, Al. (Tuscaloosa National Airport)
Position Type:Full Time
Department:Aviation
Reports to:Manager of Flight Operations
Since 1937, Peco Foods has delivered safe, sustainable poultry to customers across the globe. Our people, values and commitment to quality power everything we do. As an integral part of the Peco Foods mission, the aviation department plays a critical role in connecting key company interests with all our locations as well as customers and suppliers.
As a
Pilotfor Peco Foods, Inc., you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of company aircraft. Peco currently operates a fleet of three Pilatus PC-12’s (2 NG’s and 1Pro) The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional decision-making under pressure, strict procedural discipline, and a clean safety record.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:- Adherence to the Peco Core Values that prioritize safety, integrity and deliver excellent performance in all aspects of our operations.
- Complete initial Pilatus training upon employment and annual recurrent annually thereafter (SimCom or FlightSafety).
- Be familiar with appliable Federal Aviation Regulations for part 91 flying.
- Satisfactorily complete trip assignments to include applicable pre-flight planning, familiarization with route planning with consideration given to aircraft performance and weather forecasts.
- Assist other crew members in adhering to strict safety standards while providing superior customer service.
- Assist in keeping aircraft in a professional and presentable condition upon flight completion.
- Communicate safety, airworthiness, or ANY concerns to the appropriate party immediately (Manager of Flight Operations, Director of Maintenance, etc.)
- Operate in a dynamic flight department that includes flight schedule changes and operational flexibility.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Pilot in Command:
- Hold Commercial or ATP certificate
- Total Time: 3,500
- Turbine: 1,500
- Make/Model: 250
- Second in Command:
- Hold Commercial or ATP certificate
- Total Time: 2,500
- Turbine: 250
Preferred Experience:- Familiarization with advanced avionics (Honeywell, Garmin)
- Familiarization with Instrument Flight Rules and ATC procedures; IFR recent experience a plus
- 5 years corporate flying experience
- Clean safety record
*Experience can be evaluated on an individual basis and consideration given to other diversified flight time.