This job is located overseas in austere environments with a deployment rotation schedule. Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of each flight assignment.• Plan flight assignments and obtains information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions
• Prepare preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise control data, airport facilities and navigational aids
• Ensure proper flight kit is aboard
• Ensure that required airworthiness inspections have been accomplished and any previous discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred in accordance with the MEL for that aircraft (as applicable)
• Complete the aircraft preflight inspection and performs preflight preparation
• Assures proper loading, distributing, and security of cargo and passengers
• Assures that carry-on baggage is placed in cargo area. Determines that aircraft weight and balance is within prescribed limits, prepares Aircraft Flight Log, Load manifest and Discrepancy Record form and assures that a copy of each Aircraft Flight Log, Load Manifest and Discrepancy Record form is delivered to the flight operations center or Chief Pilot for filing upon the completion of each flight assignment
• Ensures provisions for passenger comfort and any special emergency equipment such as life vests are aboard (when required)
• Retain final responsibility for the logging of aircraft flight time and the filing and closing of flight plans and preparation of his/her flight and duty time records
• Operate aircraft at favorable altitudes taking into account turbulence, oxygen requirements and comfort of the passengers during the flight
• Ensures the preparation of the Aircraft Flight Log, Load Manifest and Discrepancy Record form, reporting of mechanical irregularities, discrepancies and proper recording of maintenance by maintenance personnel, when maintenance is performed away from the principle operations base
• Ensure ramp security is maintained while passengers are being boarded or disembarked for passenger safety
• Ensure that copies of any reports submitted to the FAA under the authority of FAR 135.19 is also submitted to the Director of Operations in a timely manner
• Ensure that a crewmember or passenger prior to takeoff to assist any person who may need the assistance of another person during possible emergency evacuation of the aircraft
• Must be highly knowledgeable of the Company General Operations Manual, General Maintenance Manual, FAA Regulations, NTSB Procedures, HMR 175, Operations Specifications, Aircraft Flight Manuals, and all other material pertinent to his/her duties.