Senior Captain; G600 or G280

About Swagelok

Swagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio. We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success. Our products have been used from space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.

The Senior Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Swagelok-owned aircraft while providing the highest levels of customer service to passengers. The role also includes assisting with trip planning, flight operation administrative tasks, and project work.

The Senior Captain reports directly to the Aviation Operations Manager and has final authority in the operation of the aircraft to ensure compliance with all domestic and foreign regulations that affect the flight and with all company policies and procedures. The Senior Captain will perform pilot-in-command (PIC) duties on the Gulfstream G600 and G280 and will manage and assist others with flight operations support programs and projects.

Time spent on travel may be up to 50%.

• Act as Pilot‑in‑Command (PIC) or second‑in‑command (SIC) of a Gulfstream G600 and G280.
• Provide the highest levels of adaptive and conscientious customer service to passengers.
• Participate and contribute to the growth of Flight Operations’ Safety Management System (SMS).
• Supervise other crew members in duties necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the company aircraft.
• Delegate passenger and customer service responsibilities to other flight crew members.
• Establish crew member assignments, duties and tasks.
• Monitor crew member performance while in flight.
• Ensure that preflight and postflight inspections/duties are completed properly, including aircraft movement/security, aircraft cleanliness, and restocking necessary provisions/catering/safety/passenger comfort items.
• Analyze weather conditions at destination, enroute, alternate airports and departure points.
• Review and calculate fuel requirements, performance, and weight and balance.
• Ensure all flight plans, flight logs and briefing packets are properly prepared and complete.
• Use company and aircraft manufacturer checklists.
• Make decisions necessary to start, delay, cancel, deviate flights from the planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate.
• Comply with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation.
• Collaborate with the company aircraft scheduler and other crew members to determine trip logistics.
• Communicate aircraft issues with the maintenance technicians.
• Maintain regulatory and company training currency and competency in all assigned aircraft.
• Attend training and enrichment courses as required.
• Manage and participate in Flight Operations administrative programs and projects.

FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license, type rating in the Gulfstream G600 and/or G280 (with 500 hours in either type preferred), 2500 total flight hours, 1000 hours Pilot‑in‑Command, 1000 hours turbine, Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent, current FAA First Class Medical Certificate, current U.S. passport, current U.S. driver’s license, COVID‑19 vaccination with no restrictions on international travel, International Flight Procedures training. Must be willing to live within one hour drive of Swagelok hangar.

• International piloting experience in Europe, South America and Asia.

Demonstrate extensive knowledge of aircraft, operations and methods, preferably obtained by working at a corporate flight department that operates multiple, long‑range international aircraft. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work as a team member, and manage/lead teams during complex projects and resolve conflict. This position requires…