CORPORATE PILOT SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Updated: Jan 06, 2025 - The experienced Corporate Pilot with over 5,000 hours of total flying time, including 3,000 hours in turbojet aircraft, and holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a multi-engine rating. This role demands extensive international large cabin business jet experience, particularly with Gulfstream and Falcon aircraft, while maintaining an FAA First Class Medical Certificate and FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. The pilot is also committed to safety and detail-oriented, with a clean record free of aircraft accidents, incidents, or FAA violations.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Corporate Pilot Resume
  • Flight Planning
  • Aircraft Navigation
  • Instrument Flight Rules
  • Aircraft Maintenance Knowledge
  • Aviation Safety Protocols
  • Weather Analysis
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Aircraft Systems Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Advanced Avionics Systems
  • Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Situational Awareness
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Collaboration
  • Stress Management
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Leadership

Summary of Corporate Pilot Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Aviation Management with 5 years of Experience

  • Recent experience as a corporate pilot captain.
  • Must have a first-class medical certificate
  • ATP certificate and Part 91 flight operations experience.
  • Minimum 5,000 hours total time and 2,000 hours turbine/multi-engine time.
  • Falcon working experience.
  • Experience with Falcon 2000 EASy avionics system.
  • Well-organized and detail-oriented with an ability to multitask.
  • Excellent time management and communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Strong team player, able to adjust to changing situations and work collaboratively
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

2. BA in Professional Flight with 6 years of Experience

  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience.
  • Must hold a commercial pilot's certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. 
  • Must have current FAA Flight Physical. 
  • Must stay current on ground school and flight training as required by the FAA and the insurance provider.
  • Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language to communicate well with our vendors, and internal suppliers and interpret invoices.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to obtain or maintain a valid medical card.
  • Corrected vision and dexterous use of both hands.
  • Ability to work in environments with temperature and humidity variations, fumes and moving parts.
  • Excellent communication skills and customer-focused

3. BA in Aeronautical Science with 4 years of Experience

  • Previous Turboprop or Turbojet experience
  • Have a Valid Canadian Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL)
  • 3000 Aviation Total Time (TT) Hours, 1000 Pilot in Command (PIC) Hours
  • Ability to maintain a high energy level while providing best-in-class customer service.
  • Ability to participate in a collaborative environment and be an engaged team player.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent planning, organization, and coordination skills.
  • Excellent judgment, strong ethics, and ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information professionally and discreetly.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.
  • A motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination, ability to concentrate for long periods with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights on platforms around aircraft.

4. BA in Air Transportation with 7 years of Experience

  • Experience as a Captain with a corporate flight department flying passengers to domestic and international locations
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with multi-engine rating and at least one type rating in a jet aircraft of more than 60,000 pounds MTOW
  • Gulfstream or Falcon working experience
  • International large cabin business jet experience 
  • Have FAA First Class Medical Certificate
  • Current and qualified as a Pilot-in-Command in a multi-engine jet aircraft with a minimum of  5000 hours total flying time, 3000 hours of turbojet aircraft time, 2000 hours of Pilot-in-
  • Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
  • No aircraft accidents or incidents, or full explanation of circumstances
  • No past or pending FAA violations or a full explanation of circumstances
  • Able to present for inspection all logbooks, licenses, and medical certificate
  • High attention to safety and detail-oriented