When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

As a member of our aviation team, we are looking to you to contribute to our continuous improvement culture and perform the following duties:

Specifically, you will:

• Operate company aircraft in a safe and efficient manner per established company policies and procedures: abide by all FAR's, ICAO guidelines and in the manufacturers’ recommended configurations. 
• Strive to exceed our customers’ expectations on each flight including providing options and solutions as flight times and business needs change.
• Embrace our core value of “Speed Matters.”
• Take pride in ensuring the aircraft is clean and prepared for passengers.
• Proactively participate in the SMS: identify, report, and assist in mitigation of safety related issues and provide timely input to safety related topics and apply appropriate checklists to make sound decisions.
• Demonstrate a passion for building relationships with passengers and collaborating within our team.
• Show awesome character by acting with honesty and integrity.
• Be self-accountable and be driven to exceed short and long-term expectations.
• Maintain pilot proficiency and stay current with the industry including reading trade publication magazines or subscribing to FAA mailing lists; annually attend simulator training; annually complete Aircrew Academy ground training program.
• Assist the Director of Aviation, Director of Maintenance, or Chief pilot with requested tasks outside of flight assignments and assigned flight duties to move department forward.

To be successful in this Senior Captain role, you should possess the following:

Required:

• Airline Transport Pilot certificate – Multi Engine
• 3000 hours Total Time 
• 1000 hours Pilot in Command
• 500 hours Multi Engine Time
• Turbine Experience
• Must have and be able to retain a first-class medical certificate
• Excellent safety record, No FAA violations, accidents, or incidents
• Pass background checks to including those in accordance to TSA/HS regulations, and must release a copy of your FAA Airman Certification Record
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 91 and 135 operations
• Ability to travel 60-80% of the time
• Must have a professional appearance and behavior
• Must be exceptionally reliable and very timely
• Must be willing to relocate and live within 1.5 hours of Fort Lauderdale executive airport

Preferred:             

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Previous experience in FAR Part 91 and 135 operations
• Prefer worldwide international experience (Europe, S. America, Asia)
• Challenger 350 Type Rating
• Helicopter experience
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity suite

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.