AVIATION CAPTAIN II

About the job

Function as the pilot-in-command on company aircraft.  Assume direct responsibility for the safety of passengers and flight crew and perform other general department duties when not flying. Ensure all flight and ground operations comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company policies. Maintain a high standard of professionalism, airmanship, and personal conduct. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers onboard the company aircraft; provide a best-in-class passenger experience
• Exercise final authority as to whether the aircraft shall proceed to any destination or undertake any flight
• Make operational decisions regarding weather, airports, and aircraft performance limitations to assure proper safety margins are observed at all times
• Remain current and updated on FAA regulations, company policies, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) and operational limitations of the aircraft
• Contribute to the industry through seminars, conferences, and industry groups
• Perform Collateral duties within the department to include but not limited to: Safety, Training, Standards, Security, Operations, Compliance
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum

• Possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine certificate
• Possess a valid FAA First Class Medical certificate
• Possess a valid Radio Operator’s certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• 3,500 hours of accumulated flight time, including 2,000 hours in turbine multi-engine aircrafts of which 1,000 hours were flown as Pilot-in-Command
• Professional, motivated, and dependable collaborator

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree
• Previous flight experience in Challenger 300, Citation XLS+ or a similar aircraft

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 247144
• Job Category: Aviation/Travel
• Posting Date: 2026-10-30
• Apply Before: 2026-11-20
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 640 Wilmer Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45226, US
• Line of Business: Corporate
• Banner Name: Kroger Corporate
• Hourly or Salaried: Salaried