Corporate Pilot

Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated. We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo. At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us? Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Job Description

Our needs are evolving. Our Fort Lauderdale base is expanding so we are seeking a Corporate Pilot to join our team in support of all enterprise functions. We seek candidates who take pride in representing our brand and delivering exceptional customer service to all customers. We are seeking a solution orientated individual that can offer options for efficient travel as business needs or destinations evolve.  

Here at Jack Link’s we don’t shy away from challenges. In true Jack Link’s form, we’ve rolled up our sleeves and are doing what it takes to make us the most competitive and desirable flight department in our industry. We’ve recently made several awesome improvements in areas that matter most to corporate pilots today:

• A compensation package which sets the benchmark for pilot salaries
• New retention bonus plan that scales with tenure that is truly impactful
• Implemented a predictable, stable rolling work schedule to provide work-life balance
• Paid time off (PTO)  in addition to our predictable schedule
• Relaxed Northwoods working environment where jeans and buffalo plaid are encouraged
• Yes, I know you want to ask, nearly unlimited supply of jerky while you are working

As a member of our aviation team, we are looking to you to contribute to our continuous improvement culture and perform the following duties:

Specifically, you will:

• Operate company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner per established company policies and procedures: abide by all FAR's, ICAO guidelines and in the manufacturers’ recommended configurations. 
• Strive to exceed our customers’ expectations on each flight including providing options and solutions as flight times and business needs change.
• Embrace our core value of “Speed Matters.”
• Take pride in ensuring the aircraft is clean and prepared for passengers.
• Proactively participate in the SMS: identify, report, and assist in mitigation of safety related issues and provide timely input to safety related topics and apply appropriate checklists to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate a passion for building relationships with passengers and collaborating within our team.
• Show awesome character by acting with honesty and integrity.
• Be self-accountable and be driven to exceed short and long-term expectations.
• Maintain pilot proficiency and stay current with the industry including reading trade publication magazines or subscribing to FAA mailing lists; Biannually attend simulator training; annually complete Aircrew Academy ground training program.
• Write routine reports, correspondence, and speak effectively before both internal and external groups
• Assist the Director of Aviation, Director of Maintenance, or Chief pilot with requested tasks outside of flight assignments and assigned flight duties to move department forward.

Qualifications

To be successful in this Corporate Pilot role, you should possess the following education, experience and skills:

Required:

• Airline Transport Pilot certificate – Multi Engine
• 2000 hours Total Time 
• 1000 hours Pilot in Command
• 500 hours Multi Engine Time
• Turbine Experience
• Must have and be able to retain a first-class medical certificate
• Excellent safety record, No FAA violations, accidents, or incidents
• Pass background checks to including those in accordance to TSA/HS regulations, and must release a copy of his/her FAA Airman Certification Record
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 91 and 135 operations
• Ability to travel 60-80% of the time
• Must have a professional appearance and behavior
• Must be exceptionally reliable and very timely
• Must be willing to relocate and live within 1 hour of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Preferred:             

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Previous experience in FAR Part 91 and 135 operations
• Prefer worldwide international experience (Europe, S. America, Asia)
• Challenger 350 Type Rating
• Helicopter Experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity suite

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.