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Director, Pilot

PayPal, Inc.
California, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
The Company PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers. We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities. Job Summary: This job is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the company's aircraft, ensuring the transportation of executives and clients to various destinations. This role involves meticulous flight planning, adherence to aviation regulations, and maintaining the highest standards of safety and comfort. They must possess strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Flight Operations: Operate aircraft safely and efficiently, adhering to all aviation regulations and company policies. Flight Planning: Create and implement detailed flight plans, considering weather conditions, fuel requirements, and potential obstacles. Pre-Flight Inspections: Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections of aircraft systems and equipment, including engines, landing gear, and navigation systems. Coordination: Coordinate with air traffic control personnel during take-off, flight, and landing to ensure smooth operations. Emergency Handling: Manage in-flight emergencies using problem-solving skills and comprehensive knowledge of emergency procedures. Passenger Comfort: Ensure the comfort and safety of passengers by addressing their needs and communicating flight details. Minimum Qualifications: 10 years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Minimum of 5,000 hours total flying time, including 2,000 hours turbine/multi-engine time. Licenses: Commercial Pilot’s License or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate. Medical Certification: Second Class Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Medical Certificate. Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications: Subsidiary: PayPal Travel Percent: 90 - The base pay for this role will depend on where you work and the relevant experience and expertise you bring. The expected range of pay for this role by location is: Primary Location | Pay Range: ($300,000.00 - $325,000.00 Annually) Additional Location(s) | Pay Range: Pay ranges for all locations on this requisition are consistent with the range listed for the primary location Additional compensation for this role may include an annual performance bonus, equity, or other incentive compensation, as applicable. PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes. Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately. To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations. Our Benefits: At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your family, and resources to create financial security and support your mental health. Who We Are: Click Here to learn more about our culture and community. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com. Belonging at PayPal: Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal. Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please Join our Talent Community. We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don’t hesitate to apply. PayPal is on a mission to revolutionize commerce globally. We’re driving our company, industry, and society forward with vision and velocity. With our commitment to excellence, innovation, and talent, the possibilities are limitless. Learn more at PayPal.com/Jobs Learn more about privacy-related questions or data retention. If you would like your profile to be deleted from our system, please let us know Please note that this site has updated features that can’t run on older versions of Internet Explorer. Please use IE11 or MS Edge for an optimal experience. When applying for a job you are required to create an account, if you have already created an account - click Sign In. Creating an account will allow you to follow the progress of your applications. Our system does have some requirements that will help us process your application, below are some guidelines for creation of your account: Provide full legal First Name/Family Name – this is important for us to ensure our future hires have the right system set up. Please Capitalize first letter of your First and Last Name. Please avoid using fully capitalized text for your First and/or Last Name. NOTE: If your name is hyphenated or has multiple capitalization, please use the same format as your government ID. Please note that this site has updated features that can’t run on older versions of Internet Explorer. Please use IE11 or MS Edge for an optimal experience.

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