Job Description
Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana, Zimmer designs, develops, manufactures and markets orthopaedic reconstructive, spinal and trauma devices, dental implants, and related surgical products. Zimmer has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries. Zimmer's 2009 sales were approximately $4.1 billion. The Company is supported by the efforts of more than 8,000 employees worldwide.

Job Posting Title
AV7328-International Captain

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Acting as pilot in command (PIC) of scheduled flights.
Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
Complying with schedules, and other directives governing the aircraft's operation.
Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed at least one hour prior to scheduled flight.
Studying weather conditions at destination, en-route, alternate airports and departure points.
Preparing flight plans.
Ensuring that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance charts to ensure the necessary margin of safety prescribed by company regulations.
Supervising the first officer (second in command) in any duties necessary for the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.
Making decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights, deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operation conditions dictate.
Reporting any unusual incident and/or aircraft malfunction to the Assoc. Director, Flight Operations.

Job Summary
Position is based in Warsaw, Indiana

Responsible for the safely operating the assigned aircraft and handling all aspects of the flight to which they are assigned. Responsible for ensuring the aircraft is in airworthy condition prior to the flight. Must ensure compliance with all Federal, state, local and foreign regulations, as well as the policies and procedures specified in the company operations manual.

 

Job Requirements
Expected Areas of Competence (KSA's)
? Sound judgment and considerable independent thinking required.
? Must exercise a high degree of care to prevent possible, considerable loss.
? Strong communication skills required.
? Ability to interact with all levels of management.

Education/Experience Requirements
? Bachelors degree in Aviation or related required
? Must have 7000+ hours total flight time, with 1,500 - 2,000 hours of International flight experience.

? Type rating in CL 604 and Hawker Aircraft Preferred.
? Valid ATP license and rating and First Class Medical certificate.

 


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