Lead Captain (Pilot-in-Command) – Corporate Flight Operations

✈️ The Opportunity

Honeywell Flight Operations is seeking a safety-focused, service-driven Captain to lead corporate flight operations from our Charlotte, NC base. As Pilot-in-Command, you’ll be the final authority for aircraft operations—setting the tone for safety, professionalism, and exceptional passenger care across domestic and international missions in a dynamic global business aviation environment.

🧭 Your Mission

• Lead all phases of flight as Pilot-in-Command, exercising sound judgment, leadership, and operational control.
• Champion safety, teamwork, and regulatory compliance; actively participate in the Flight Department Safety Management System (SMS).
• Conduct thorough preflight planning and verification, including: aircraft airworthiness, registration, documentation, weather, NOTAMs, airspace/airport restrictions, fuel and oxygen, mission requirements, weight and balance, databases, Electronic Flight Bags, crew credentials, travel documents, airport procedures, and required inspections.
• Ensure crew fitness for duty; verify passenger manifests; deliver or oversee safety briefings; provide exceptional customer service; professionally represent the Flight Department in all customer interactions.
• Operate the aircraft in accordance with all applicable regulations, company policies, SOPs, limitations, and checklists while maintaining superior situational awareness.
• Continuously monitor aircraft systems, weather, and fuel; coordinate with ATC and operational support teams.
• Comply with domestic and international customs, immigration, agricultural, and cabotage requirements.
• Complete post-flight inspections, reports, records, and administrative documentation; record flight times and any aircraft or maintenance discrepancies.
• Communicate operational changes in a timely manner; report accidents, incidents, regulatory issues, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Preserve flight recorder and cockpit voice recorder data following accidents or incidents; support investigations and compliance activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

• All applicable certificates, medicals, qualifications, training, and flight-time experience required to operate assigned aircraft and missions.
• Proven leadership, communication, decision-making, and CRM skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally; eligible to obtain required passports and visas.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; meticulous attention to detail; calm and effective under pressure.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a passion for aviation and an unwavering commitment to safety.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree; large-cabin and international aircraft experience.

🌟 Benefits & Rewards

Honeywell offers a comprehensive package designed to support your health, future, and life outside the cockpit.

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to work with leading-edge technology

📨 Ready to Fly with Us?

Bring your PIC expertise, professionalism, and safety-first mindset to Honeywell Flight Operations in Charlotte. If you’re ready to lead missions that move our business forward, we’d love to hear from you.