The Dow Chemical Company

Pilot

The Dow Chemical Company • $80K — $120K *
Freeland, MI 48623In-Person
Transportation
15+ years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
  • First-Class Medical Certificate is necessary.
  • Standard Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Non-Restricted) required.
  • Willingness and ability to obtain a Federal Aviation Administration Type Rating within 3 months of hire.
  • Must either reside or be able to relocate within a 3-hour radius of Freeland, MI within 3 months of hire.
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with safety, regulations, and policies for all flight and ground operations.
  • Supervise flight crew and collaborate with department groups during flight operations.
  • Operate all assigned aircraft according to regulations.
  • Utilize extensive knowledge of assigned aircraft and relevant operational regulations.
  • Exhibit professional authority and initiative beyond standard piloting duties.
  • Available for non-pilot duties as needed and adapt to varying work schedules.

Benefits

  • Market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive support for physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
  • Competitive retirement plan with savings opportunities and financial planning resources.
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program to aid employees in long-term financial goals.
  • Robust medical and life insurance coverage options.
Full Job Description
About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Pilot located in Freeland, MI! In this role, you will function as the pilot-in-command for assigned aircraft with direct responsibility for the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft. You will collaborate across groups to ensure department safety/security, customer service, financial management and results that support the department mission. This role will require in-depth conceptual and working knowledge of your discipline or functional area. You will need to understand your discipline's best practices and how they relate to others. You may need to lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements as well as serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. You should also be able to explain difficult or sensitive information and work to build consensus with others.

It is your responsibility to analyze and resolve complex problems, examine information from multiple sources, and use judgement to evaluate established and new solutions. Your performance impacts a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within your own team and other related teams and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure safety, regulation, policy, and procedure compliance for all assigned flight and ground operations.
  • Supervise flight crew and collaborate across department groups while safely executing assigned flights and duties.
  • Operate all aircraft under appropriate regulations.
  • Exercise extensive knowledge of assigned aircraft, Federal Aviation Regulations, the Dow General Operations Manual, and Policies and Procedures that support the department mission.
  • Employ a level of initiative, authority, responsibility, execution, and professionalism that is well beyond just piloting aircraft.
  • Must be available to work (which will include non-pilot specific duties that support department goals) weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and for extended periods away from home.


Required Qualifications

  • A minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • A First-Class Medical Certificate.
  • A Standard Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Non-Restricted).
  • Must currently have or be willing and able to receive a Federal Aviation Administration Type Rating in the type of aircraft assigned within 3 months following hire.
  • Must be located or be willing to relocate within 3 hours of Freeland, MI (KMBS) airport within 3 months of hire date.
  • A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S permanent residency (green card) process.


Preferred Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree or higher education.
  • 2,500+ total flight hours, 1000+ flight hours multi-engine turbine or jet, 500+ flight hours of Pilot in Command experience.
  • Previous G650 and/or Falcon 2000 EASy experience.
  • Previous Corporate (Part 91) with International Experience.


Skills

  • Crew Resource Management: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with flight crew, dispatch, maintenance, and ground service providers. Practice effective crew resource management (CRM) to promote teamwork, situational awareness, and clear communication in both routine and high-pressure environments.
  • Executive Support: Exceptional professionalism when supporting executive and VIP passengers, ensuring a discreet, customer-focused, and service-oriented flight experience. Communicate clearly and respectfully, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrate adaptability to changing schedules and business priorities.
  • Flight Planning: Strong expertise in flight planning, including route selection, weather analysis, fuel planning, international procedures, and customs requirements. Maintain full regulatory compliance with FAA, ICAO, and company standards, including documentation, training, and currency requirements.
  • Flight Operations: Expert ability to safely operate corporate aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, company policies, and manufacturer procedures. Demonstrate strong command of aircraft systems, performance planning, and operational decision-making across domestic and international operations.
  • Risk Assessments: Proven commitment to aviation safety through disciplined risk assessment, threat and error management (TEM), and adherence to safety management systems (SMS). Proactively identify hazards, evaluate weather and operational risks, and makes sound decisions to ensure passenger and crew safety.


Additional Notes

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

Benefits - What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
  • Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
  • Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
  • Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
    • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
  • Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
    • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
  • Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
  • Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
  • Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
  • Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
  • Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
  • On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
  • Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
  • Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
    • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
    • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
    • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

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Join the vibrant team at The Dow Chemical Company, a leader in science and technology, where your career can flourish in an environment rich with opportunity and innovation. As part of our global workforce, you will contribute to solutions that shape the future of the planet in significant ways.

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At The Dow Chemical Company, networking and professional development are part of our DNA. Connect with leaders and peers through our various networking events, mentorship programs, and collaborative projects. Enhance your skills, build your resume, and prepare for future leadership roles within the company.

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We pride ourselves on offering competitive benefits that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. At The Dow Chemical Company, you’ll find a culture that values respect, integrity, and collaboration. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally.

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Learn more about The Dow Chemical Company
Size
35,700 employees
Market Cap
$35.5 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$1.2 billion
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$38.5 billion
NASDAQ
DOW
* Ladders Estimates

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