CORPORATE PILOT RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: August 26, 2024 – The Corporate Pilot ensures adherence to Federal Aviation Regulations, and company policies, and maintains up-to-date qualifications, including a First-Class FAA medical certificate. This role involves preparing and supervising flight planning by considering critical factors such as weather, weight balance, and navigational aids while ensuring all crew members are adequately rested and fit for duty. The pilot also reports any potential safety issues or violations to the Director of Operations and maintains strict compliance with operational and safety standards.

Tips for Corporate Pilot Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Corporate Pilot, Horizon Air Services, Arlington, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Keep up to date on the maintenance status of the aircraft
  • Keep the aircraft flight-ready including cleaned, stocked, and maintained
  • Keep aircraft GPS updated and current
  • Properly and promptly report all maintenance items. 
  • Timely work with mechanics through the resolution of maintenance issues, with emphasis placed on safely returning the aircraft to service with minimal downtown.
  • Maintain flight department records for flights, passenger manifests, and maintenance
  • Communicate flight schedules with company associates, prepare trip itineraries, book ground transportation and catering when needed
  • Research and negotiate travel costs as appropriate (fuel, landing fees, hangar, etc)
  • Conduct proper pre-flight inspections
  • Thoroughly flight plan by performing a complete check of weather along the route, and research facilities to choose the best FBO options


Skills on Resume: 

  • Aircraft Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Flight Readiness Management (Hard Skills)
  • GPS Updates (Hard Skills)
  • Maintenance Reporting (Hard Skills)
  • Maintenance Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
  • Flight Scheduling and Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Travel Cost Negotiation (Soft Skills)

2. Corporate Pilot, Skybound Aviation, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft and excellent customer service to all persons on board
  • Prepare and perform all FAA and flight duties associated with pilot responsibilities of the aircraft
  • Research routing and airport selection, fuel requirements, weather planning, and implications and ability to modify accordingly
  • Maintain and manage all necessary paperwork
  • Assist in towing, cleaning, and fueling the aircraft
  • Maintain the hangar facilities (interior and exterior)
  • Attend annual Recurrent Training provided by the Company
  • Ensure all flights are conducted following Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies, and insurance requirements.
  • Complete all trip paperwork at the end of each trip
  • Attend recurrent training annually


Skills on Resume: 

  • Aircraft Operation and Safety (Hard Skills)
  • Customer Service (Soft Skills)
  • FAA Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Routing and Weather Planning (Hard Skills)
  • Paperwork Management (Hard Skills)
  • Aircraft Maintenance Assistance (Hard Skills)
  • Hangar Facility Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)

3. Corporate Pilot, Blue Ridge Jet Charter, Asheville, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Maintains a culture of safety and efficient procedures that support company personnel.
  • Works closely with other personnel to ensure safety standards and performance are maintained to the highest level.
  • Ensures the aircraft to which they are assigned is properly equipped and in compliance with the regulations of the FAA and ICAO standards.
  • Coordinates car transport for company personnel traveling (To/From FBO).
  • Coordinates with other personnel to ensure the plane is available for upcoming travel. 
  • If the plane is unavailable, responsible for coordinating another plane and/or pilot for transport.
  • Ensures the plane is stocked before each flight.
  • Completes all forms required by the company for the flight to which they are assigned.
  • Ensure that all reports that will be submitted to the FAA are first submitted to the Director of Operations who will then submit them to the FAA.
  • File an official near-mid-air collision report (NASA-ASRS) whenever this situation occurs during any flight being conducted for the company.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Safety Culture Maintenance (Soft Skills)
  • Collaboration with Personnel (Soft Skills)
  • FAA and ICAO Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Transportation Coordination (Soft Skills)
  • Flight Availability Management (Soft Skills)
  • Aircraft Stocking (Hard Skills)
  • Form Completion (Hard Skills)
  • Incident Reporting (Hard Skills)

4. Corporate Pilot, Pine Valley Air Transport, Fresno, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Perform the duties of Pilot-In-Command
  • Carry out duties in providing safe, efficient air transportation.
  • Participates in the Air Transport Department’s Safety Management System
  • Perform those duties stipulated throughout the Flight Operations Manual and specific responsibilities designated to the PIC by the company.
  • Serve as a mentor and positive role model for all team members by demonstrating adherence to policy and industry-best
  • Files and closes flight plans following Section 13 of this GOM, with the proper equipment suffix, listed on the chart in Section 22 of the GOM, as appropriate to the equipment on the aircraft being flown.
  • Perform a thorough preflight inspection of the aircraft to determine whether the aircraft is airworthy for the intended flight following the manufacturer’s Aircraft Flight Manual.
  • Ensure that all required documents are onboard the aircraft in proper order and condition. 
  • Ensures that preparation of flight logs, reporting of mechanical irregularities, and recording of maintenance by maintenance personnel when maintenance is performed away from the home station.
  • Ensure safety by developing and relying upon the crew's training, talents, and knowledge to ensure the best performance of the team.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Pilot-In-Command Duties (Hard Skills)
  • Safe Air Transportation (Hard Skills)
  • Safety Management System Participation (Soft Skills)
  • Flight Operations Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • Mentorship and Role Modeling (Soft Skills)
  • Flight Plan Management (Hard Skills)
  • Preflight Inspection (Hard Skills)
  • Document Management (Hard Skills)

5. Corporate Pilot, Falcon Aviation Group, Birmingham, AL

Job Summary: 

  • Maintain qualifications following current Federal Aviation Regulations and Company regulations appropriate to the category and class of aircraft to which they are assigned.
  • Maintain a current First-Class FAA medical. 
  • Notify the Director of Operations whenever a medical deficiency exists with themselves or a member of the crew that would affect the safety of the flight.
  • Ensure the navigation charts being used for the intended flight are current and up to date.
  • Keep the assigned copy of their General Operations Manual up to date.
  • Report for duty not less than one hour before dispatch time, one hour and thirty minutes during winter operations.
  • Notify the Director of Operations whenever a pilot may violate any rule due to being dispatched on a flight.
  • Determines that they and their crew are adequately rested, are current and qualified for the type of flight to be flown and are in proper dress.
  • Plans flight assignments and obtains information regarding the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and special instructions.
  • Prepares or supervises preparation of flight plans, considering such factors as altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight, cruise control data, airport facilities, and navigational aids, and obtains all pertinent NOTAMS.
  • Determines that weight and balance are within prescribed limitations following GOM section 3 and applicable airplane performance operating limitations computed performance limitations must be substantially as accurate as direct tests per 14 CFR 135.363.


Skills on Resume: 

  • FAA Compliance (Hard Skills)
  • First-Class Medical Maintenance (Hard Skills)
  • Medical Deficiency Reporting (Soft Skills)
  • Navigation Chart Management (Hard Skills)
  • Operations Manual Update (Hard Skills)
  • Duty Reporting (Soft Skills)
  • Rule Violation Notification (Soft Skills)
  • Flight Planning (Hard Skills)