Pilot - Captain

Do you want to grow with us? At DXP we are passionate about what we do and driven to be the best solution for our industrial customers. Since 1908 DXP has been dedicated to the highest quality of customer service through our expertise of the products we distribute and the technical services we perform with a sense of individual pride and company spirit. Throughout your career with DXP, we will encourage and empower you to take an active role in identifying and driving your development, so you feel total confidence in your ability to achieve ongoing success.

About the role

The Captain (Pilot in Command) will report to the Director of Flight Operations and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all assigned flights while ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and international regulations, as well as the policies and procedures outlined in the Company Handbook. As the Pilot in Command, the Captain has final authority and responsibility for the operation of the aircraft and is accountable for all operational decisions made during the flight.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Flight Operations
• Assist with flight planning for assigned trips
• Act as head pilot on assigned trips
• Assist with aircraft performance calculations and weight and balance calculations
• Perform aircraft preflight inspection and preparation
• Assist with weather briefings and Notices to Airmen review
• Complete initial and recurrent aircraft specific training per regulations and other non-aircraft specific training
• Assist with calls as directed by company to Airport Fixed Base Operations to verify fulfillment of passenger and aircraft service arrangements
• Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
• Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Fuel cost planning
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma required
• Ability to think quickly and make decisions in difficult situations
• Capacity to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to set priorities, multitask, meet deadlines, and resolve problems with a high sense of urgency
• Candidates are subject to pre-employment screening

Benefits

DXP offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time regular employees, normally working a minimum of 30 hours per week, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Flexible spending account
• Paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Additional supplemental benefits
• 401(k) plan eligibility for all employees