Amgen · 4 months ago
Sr Captain Amgen Aviation
Camarillo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expAmgen is a global biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to serve patients suffering from serious illnesses. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring safe and compliant flight operations for senior executives, including pre-flight inspections, flight planning, and adherence to aviation regulations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determine fuel, oil and oxygen requirements
Determine aircraft weight and balance
Ensure that all flight planning requirements have been met
Ensure that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas if and when required
Complete an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure
Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements
Operate the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations
Maintain compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws
Complete all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location
Record flight times and aircraft defects
Qualification
Required
Gulfstream G600 Aircraft Experience
OR Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience
Doctorate degree & 2 years of aviation experience
OR Master's degree & 4 years of aviation experience
OR Bachelor's degree & 6 years of aviation experience
OR Associate's degree & 10 years of aviation experience
OR High school diploma / GED & 10 years of aviation experience
Airline Transport Pilot License, Multi-Engine Land
First Class FAA physical
FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
Complete an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure
Check weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, and determine fuel, oil and oxygen requirements
Determine aircraft weight and balance
Ensure that all flight planning requirements have been met
Ensure that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, passports and visas if and when required
Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements
Operate the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations
Maintain compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws
Complete all post flight duties, including notification to the company of any deviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location
Record flight times and aircraft defects
No record of aircraft accidents, incidents, or violations
Preferred
Gulfstream G600 AND Gulfstream G280 Aircraft Experience
Total flight time - 5000 hours; Pilot-in-Command - 2000 hours; Multi-Engine - 2000 hours; and Jet - 1000 hours; Make/Model - 100 hours (preferred)
Recent long range, international business jet experience
Aircraft specific experience
Strong decision making abilities as a professional aviator
Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Focus on safety and building a safety-first environment
Ability to work within a structured, standardized environment with an emphasis on professional integrity, CRM and world-class standards
Outstanding employment record as evidenced by performance reviews, references, and letters of recommendation
Indication of progressive career advancement
Demonstrated ability as work in a team atmosphere
Work well within Amgen's culture of entrepreneurship and diversity
Benefits
A comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Flexible work models, including remote and hybrid work arrangements, where possible
Company
Amgen
Amgen is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures human therapeutics for various illnesses and diseases.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$28.5B2022-12-12Post Ipo Debt· $28.5B
1983-06-17IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Bradway
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Jay Bradner
Executive Vice President of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer
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