Van Bortel Aircraft
Contract Pilot
Recruitment & Hiring
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 350 TT Commercial SEL Instrument. Competitive candidates 500 hours and CFII and extensive Cessna experience in 172,182 and 206. HP experience is a plus with piston turbocharged aircraft. Must reside within immediate DFW area.
As a Contract Ferry Pilot for VBA, You Must Uphold the Brand Principals
We care about people — our customers, vendors and employees; doing the right thing by them is what we are all about.
INTEGRITY
We think long term- We think about our reputation, what this business will be like when our children are ready to take the reins twenty years from now, and how to continue to exceed our customer’s expectations.
EXCELLENCE
TRUST
We trust people- When you trust people, people trust you. We would never break trust with anyone.
Expectations & Requirements
350 total time
Has Commercial Single Engine Land and Instrument
Competitive candidates have 500 hours, CFII, extensive Cessna experience in 172, 182 and 206
High performance experience a plus with piston turbocharged aircraft
Flying in less-than-perfect weather
Flying at night
Flying solo for extended flights
Meet customer expectations
7/24/365 business model
Electronic Notifications
Self starter
Strict compliance to FAR’s, SOP and Chain of command
Single pilot IFR/night/ mountainous terrain
Limited automation aircraft
14 hour duty days 10 hour flying day
Away from home for long periods
Must reside within immediate DFW area.