Saab 340 Captains

Job Summary: Responsible for the safe, smooth and efficient operation of the aircraft.

Duties & Responsibilities:

§         Hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with the appropriate category, class and type ratings IAW FAA medical first class standards as well as company policies.

§         Responsible for the aircraft, its crew, and the manipulation of the flight controls of an aircraft underway, including taxiing, take-off and landing of such aircraft.  The captain will be properly qualified and designated by the Company to serve and holds currently effective airman’s certificates authorizing him to serve as such.

§         During flight time, is in command of the aircraft and crew, and is responsible for the safety of the passengers, crew members, cargo and the aircraft.  He has full control and authority in the operation of the aircraft, without limitations, over other crew members and their duties during flight time.

§         Ensure compliance with all air-traffic rules and local airport rules established by the country where operating; except where any FAR, provision of the Operations Specifications or of this manual, is more restrictive, and may be followed without violating the rules of that country or airport.

§         Jointly responsible with the aircraft Dispatcher for the preflight planning, delay and dispatch release of a flight in compliance with the FARs and the Operations Specifications.

§         Assist the Chief Pilot in monitoring the professional progression of the first officers with whom he flies.

§         Responsible to maintain current knowledge of those general subjects which will enhance his overall competency, ability and professionalism.

§         Manage those assets for which he/she is responsible in a manner which is intended to ensure an on-time departure from each station.

§         Verify the proper computation of the weight and balance for each flight.

§         Serves as the Inflight security coordinator.

§         Actively promote and utilize Crew Resource Management (CRM) while on duty.

§         Communicate with Flight Operations management in a manner which will aid them in their efforts to effectively administer their responsibilities.

§         Present a professional and responsive image to the customers and business associates.

§         Oversee deicing / anti-aging of the aircraft on the ground.

§         Conduct appropriate preflight crew member briefing.

§         Delegate duties as necessary, but such delegation does not relieve him/her of overall responsibility.

§         Perform duties IAW with FARs and company policy.

§         Maintain open communication with other departments.

Minimum Qualifications:

 

§         High School Diploma or GED.

§         Type rating in Company aircraft or commercial pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings.

§         Colgan Air requires pilots to be proficient in reading, speaking, understanding and writing the English language.  English proficiency may be assessed by observing PIC candidates throughout the training and qualification process.

§         Successful completion of the company’s indoctrination for upgrading Captains.  The program is an on-going presentation and evaluation presented during the upgrade curriculum regarding interpersonal command issues, CRM, to include the decision process(s) so there is more individual understanding of the Company functions and its goals. .