PepsiCo

Aviation Captain

PepsiCo$211K — $290K *
Aerospace & Defense
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Airline Transport Pilot license, type-rated in specific aircraft (preferred).
  • First Class FAA medical certificate issued within the last 12 months.
  • Valid FCC Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • 3,000 hours total flight time; 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command.
  • 500 hours multiengine jet flight time, with 250 hours in type for promotion from First Officer to Captain.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of CFRs and aviation directives.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

  • Conduct flight operations per laws and corporate regulations.
  • Supervise flight crew during operations.
  • Ensure passenger safety, security, and comfort.
  • Perform flight planning and brief First Officer.
  • Maintain cleanliness and readiness of aircraft pre-flight.
  • Verify that all required certificates and manuals are onboard before departure.
  • Utilize strong CRM skills in all flight operations.

Benefits

  • Paid time off, including parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages.
  • Disability and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Various insurance options, including life and legal insurance.
  • Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
Full Job Description
Overview

Responsible for providing safe operation of PepsiCo corporate aircraft supporting the PepsiCo business and demands of senior executives and their teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts flight operations in accordance with international, federal, state, local, and corporate regulations.
  • Supervises the flight crew while on flights.
  • Ensures the maximum safety, security, and comfort of the passengers.
  • Performs flight planning, briefs First Officer on flight plan details and weatherconditions.
  • Ensures that the aircraft are cleaned, stocked, and prepared for flight with all provisions onboard for the safety and comfort of passengers.
  • Ensures required certificates and manuals are onboard the aircraft prior to commencing a flight.
  • Employs strong communication and interpersonal skills utilizing Crew Resource Management (CRM) skills in all phases of aircraft operation.
  • Solicits feedback from aircraft crewmembers and passengers.
  • Has knowledge of and adheres to the PepsiCo Aviation Department Policies and Procedures Manual and CFRs.
  • Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and skills in day-to-day flight operations and at least annually in an Operational Effectiveness Review conducted by a Standards Captain.
  • Assists loading and unloading of baggage and provides passenger needs, as required.
  • Performs the duties of Second-in-Command, when scheduling requires it.
  • Maintains current required licenses and certificates to comply with Company/FAA requirements.
  • Attends regularly scheduled ground and simulator training. Maintains flight proficiency and knowledge of all flight operations, regulations, and aircraft systems.
  • Assists in administrative activities, including proposals and feasibility studies, reports, and review groups, as assigned by management.
  • Works with the PepsiCo management team to create or enhance procedures and processes that improve the department's productivity utilizing PepsiCo Inclusion techniques.

Compensation and Benefits:
  • The expected compensation range for this position is between $211,400 - $290,700.
  • Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
  • Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
  • Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
  • In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.


Qualifications

  • Holds an Airline Transport Pilot license and is type-rated in the specific aircraft in which he or she is to act as Captain (preferred).
  • Possesses a First Class FAA medical certificate issued within the proceeding twelve (12) calendar months.
  • Holds a valid FCC Aircraft Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • 3,000 hours total flight time.
  • 1,000 hours flight time as Pilot-in-Command.
  • 500 hours multiengine jet flight time.
  • 500 hours multiengine jet flight time within the last two years.
  • 250 hours in type required for promotion from First Officer to Captain.
  • Demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs), and other directives applicable to the aviation environment.
  • Possesses either an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred).


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About PepsiCo

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Size
309,000 employees
Market Cap
$250.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1965
5 Year Trend
+4.8%
Revenue
$70.3 billion
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