Captain (717709) - Ft Lauderdale, FL
Zimmer Biomet

Miami, Florida

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Job Summary

Zimmer Biomet is a global medical technology leader. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Responsible for safely operating the assigned aircraft and handling all aspects of the flight to which they are assigned. Responsible for ensuring the aircraft is in airworthy condition prior to the flight. Must ensure compliance with all Federal, state, local and foreign regulations, as well as the policies and procedures specified in the company operations manual.

Zimmer Biomet is a world leader in musculoskeletal health solutions. Our team members are part of a company with a heritage of leadership, a focus on shaping the future, and a mission dedicated to alleviating pain and improving the quality of life for people around the world.

Location is Fort Lauderdale, FL

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
  • Acting as pilot in command (PIC) of scheduled flights.
  • Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
  • Complying with schedules, and other directives governing the aircraft's operation.
  • Ensuring that preflight inspections are performed at least one hour prior to scheduled flight.
  • Studying weather conditions at destination, en-route, alternate airports and departure points.
  • Preparing 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.
  • Reviewing and calculating the aircraft weight and balance, fuel on board and performance charts to ensure the necessary margin of safety prescribed by company regulations.
  • Supervising the first officer (second in command) in any duties necessary for the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.
  • Making decisions necessary to start, delay, or cancel flights, deviate the flight from planned route or destination when operation conditions dictate.
  • Reporting any unusual incident and/or aircraft malfunction to the Director, Aviation Services.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Expected Areas of Competence
  • Sound judgment and considerable independent thinking required.
  • Must exercise a high degree of care to prevent possible, considerable loss.
  • Strong communication skills required.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management.
Education/Experience Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Aviation or related required.
  • Must have 4000+ hours total flight time, with International flight experience preferred.
  • Type rating and operating experience in Gulfstream V/450/550 aircraft required.
  • Type rating and operating experience in Challenger 300 series aircraft preferred.
  • Valid FAA ATP license and rating and First Class Medical certificate.
Travel Requirements

Up to 30% overnight

Additional Information

Work location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Candidates must live within a 2 hour travel time to Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport - KFLL

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in The Power of Us, which means that we are stronger together. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and celebrated.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. This is why we offer you a competitive rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs as well as paid time off for vacation and holidays.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability


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