Captain, Aviation London, England

Liberty Global

Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

We’re looking for a Captain, Aviation to join us at Liberty Global.

Captains are responsible for the safe conduct of flights to which they are assigned. Captains report directly to the VP, Head of Aviation. When assigned to a flight, the Captain has the final authority in the operation of the aircraft.

Captains must ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and foreign regulations, as well as the policies and procedures specified in the Liberty Global Flight Operations Manual and all Standard Operating Procedures. Captains are the company’s most visible representative to the passengers and must act with tact and decorum while ensuring an efficient and safe operation.

What will you be doing?

Acting as pilot in command (PIC) of flights for which the pilot has been scheduled.
Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
Complying with schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation.
Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed, and aircraft is released from maintenance.
Studying weather conditions at destination, enroute, alternate airports and departure points.
Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance calculations.
Coordinating with Operations, Maintenance, and fellow Crew Members in any duties necessary for the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.
Making decisions necessary to start, delay or cancel flight and deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate.
Prepares and files flight plans.
Ensuring that the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight with all provisions on board for the safety and comfort of the passengers.
Using checklists.
Monitoring crew performance, sharing knowledge with crewmembers and evaluating crewmember potential for advancement.
Assist VP, Head of Aviation as necessary with collateral ground duties.

We tend to look for people with:

3,000 hours total flight time.
FAA First Class Medical.
Holds a valid Airline Transport Pilot License.
DA-50 Type Rating preferred. Falcon 900EX (non-EASy) experience preferred
Possesses knowledge of the content of the Flight Operations Manual, Training Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures, Federal Aviation Association Regulations, European Aviation Safety Agency regulations, and standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Prior experience in Corporate Aviation.
Maintains required qualifications specified in the Liberty Global Flight Operations Manual.
Possesses interpersonal skills required of working with a small team in close quarters, long hours and remote locations

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary + Bonus
25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
Matched pension contribution up to 10%
Access to our car benefit scheme
Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.

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