Global Express Captain

Company Information:
Wilks Brothers, LLC is a multifaceted, family-based partnership headquartered in Cisco, Texas with employees working in offices in Cisco, Willow Park, Fort Worth, Houston, and beyond. We invest in relationships and recognize the value in people, communities, and businesses. Our customers are not a number; they are a name, a family member, a friend. In the good times and in difficult times we treat them all equally – exactly how we want to be treated. We believe that business is not just about profit – it is personal too. At Wilks Brothers, we respect the people that make our business grow: our employees and our customers. Our goal is to develop mutually beneficial partnerships utilizing our core values of: Faith, Integrity, Team, Growth and Loyalty.

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This position will be on site at our facility located in: Cisco, TX. You will be required to live within a 45-minute drive of Cisco, TX.
We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Position Summary
: The Global Express Captain is responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the company's Bombardier Global Express aircraft. This position ensures all flights are conducted in strict compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, and the highest standards of aviation safety and customer service. The Captain will lead the flight crew, coordinate with ground and maintenance teams, and provide an exceptional travel experience for company executives and clients.

Key Roles / Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) on Global Express aircraft, ensuring the highest level of safety and professionalism.
• Conduct preflight planning, including route analysis, fuel calculations, weather evaluation, and alternate airport planning.
• Verify aircraft airworthiness, performance data, and weight and balance prior to flight.
• Ensure compliance with FAA Part 91 and/or Part 135 regulations and company operational manuals.
• Supervise and coordinate with flight crew members, cabin attendants, and maintenance personnel for seamless operations.
• Maintain situational awareness and sound decision-making in all phases of flight.
• Uphold and promote a strong safety culture in accordance with the company's Safety Management System (SMS).
• Adhere to all FAA, ICAO, and international aviation regulations.
• Ensure all required documentation, flight logs, and reports are completed accurately and promptly.
• Participate in ongoing safety training, flight reviews, and recurrent simulator sessions as required.
• Deliver a world-class travel experience to passengers with discretion, courtesy, and attention to detail.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with passengers, crew, and support personnel.
• Maintain current and proficient knowledge of Global Express systems, performance, and limitations.
• Successfully complete recurrent and proficiency training as required by FAA and company standards.
• Assist in mentoring and evaluating First Officers to promote continuous improvement in flight operations.

Required Education, Experience, And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aeronautical Science, or related field preferred.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate required.
• Type Rating: Bombardier Global Express series required.
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Rotorcraft highly desired
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid Passport with no restrictions for international travel.
• Minimum of 5,000 total flight hours.
• Minimum of 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command.
• Minimum of 500 hours of international flight experience.
• Prior experience operating Global Express or large-cabin business jets under Part 91 operations strongly preferred.
• Exceptional leadership and crew resource management (CRM) skills.
• Thorough understanding of FAA, ICAO, and international flight regulations.
• Excellent flight planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with emphasis on customer service.
• Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.

Working Conditions

• Prolonged periods sitting in a pilot's cabin for long periods of time.
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
• Long term physical fitness for duty to maintain all licenses and certifications of fitness as required by regulatory agencies and licensing entities (DMV, FAA, DOT, et cetera).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Must be able to complete tasks even with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to use discretion and independent judgment as needed.
• Must be able to speak clearly on the phone and to fellow workers.

WILKSBROTHERS

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Any essential functions of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an employee/applicant be unable to perform the functions or requirements due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant when possible.
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the description of this position and have had the opportunity to ask my supervisor about any points I did not understand. I hereby state that I can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.