Pilot-in-Command | Socata TBM 700

Position Summary

The Pilot-in-Command is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of passengers aboard a Socata TBM 700 operating under Part 91. This single-pilot position supports a group of five aircraft co-owners, with flights generally scheduled well in advance and few last-minute trips.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Flights generally scheduled well in advance
• Very few last-minute trips
• Single-pilot operations

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate the Socata TBM 700 as Pilot-in-Command
• Ensure the safety of passengers and cargo during all flight operations
• Maintain compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Aeronautical Information Manual guidance, and company procedures
• Assess flight and operational conditions and communicate changes to supervisors and passengers
• Identify changing flight or aircraft conditions and determine whether to continue, divert, or terminate a flight
• Perform required duties during operational emergencies
• Conduct thorough aircraft walk-around inspections
• Provide passenger safety and operational briefings
• Complete required aircraft management documentation
• Maintain ongoing competency in the assigned aircraft
• Participate in company meetings, continuing education, checkoffs, and required training
• Maintain effective communication with coworkers, management, and other operational personnel
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
• Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL)
• Airplane Multi-Engine Land (AMEL)
• Instrument Rating
• Current FAA First- or Second-Class Medical Certificate
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• No FAA certificate actions within the previous five years
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think critically and adapt to changing operational conditions

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2,000 hours Total Time
• Minimum 1,500 hours PIC
• Minimum 500 hours Cross-Country
• Minimum 100 hours Night
• Minimum 75 hours Actual or Simulated Instrument, including 50 hours Actual Instrument
• Previous TBM 700 flight experience
• Turbine, pressurized, and complex aircraft experience
• Cold-weather and icing operations experience
• Experience with EFIS flight instruments
• Experience with King KFC 325 Autopilot

Benefits

• 100% company-paid family health and dental plan
• Retirement plan with 3% company match
• Company-paid initial and recurrent flight training at SimCom
• Career advancement opportunities