Flight Qualified Leader
Job Description
It’s a talented group of individuals who are passionate about managing and leading a Flight Operations team. These aviation professionals fly UPS aircraft and help manage and oversee the UPS Airlines FAA Operating Certificate. They are a part of our Technical and Safety Teams, Daily Operations Team, Chief Pilot Division, and/or our Flight Training Division.
What Does It Take?
Strong desire to be a leader that owns a culture of safety and service, by being a professional who embraces continuous learning through teamwork
Previous leadership/management experience in the military or aviation industry
Current unrestricted ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement
Minimum of 4,000 total flight hours
Minimum of 1,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) hours in fixed-wing jet and/or fixed-wing multi-engine turboprop per 14 CFR1.1 and 14 CFR121.436
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Valid passport and documentation allowing for entry into the U.S. after an international flight
Authorization to work in the U.S.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Previous training/instructor experience in the military or aviation industry
14 CFR Part 121 airline or other turbojet/turboprop instructor experience and/or airline or equivalent military management experience is desired
Willingness to self-relocate to job location
Preferred Skills
Willingness to self-relocate to job location
Additional Notes
As part of the UPS pre-employment process for a safety sensitive position, a drug screen is required. UPS must receive a negative test result before you can be put into a safety sensitive position (14 CFR Part 120.107).
Note
Candidates that meet all of the other requirements to be considered but do not meet the requirements of 121.436 (a)(3) as stated above can apply and may be considered based on overall aviation experience initially in a management First Officer role.
Supporting Regulatory References
121.436(a)(3): Establishes the 1,000-hour experience requirement for PIC eligibility in Part 121 operations.
121.436(d): Authorizes the use of PIC experience obtained prior to July 31, 2013 to meet the experience requirement.
121.436(e): Provides an exemption for pilots who held PIC positions in Part 121 operations as of July 31, 2013.
Basic Qualifications
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.