Aviation Captain

Aviation Captain

Irvine, California

The Aviation Captain will act as PIC of Yum! aircraft, ensuring the highest levels of safety and customer service are provided to both passengers and crew.

As PIC, operationally responsible for team members and aircraft assigned to them in support of travel requirements of corporate executive teams.

Salary Range: $­­190,000 - $200,000 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Yum! aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR 91, while working as part of a cohesive, fast-paced team.
• Plans and coordinates all aspects of trips assigned
• Ensures company policy and regulatory requirements are complied with on flights assigned to act as a crew member.
• Serve as a mentor & positive role model for all team members by demonstrating adherence to policy and industry best practices.
• People Leadership: Campus and contract pilots, numerous relationships with outside training vendors, service providers, industry focus groups, and OEM's

Working Relationships:

Internal: Frequent interaction with senior executives, Board of Directors members, additional flight crew, flight scheduling teammates, maintenance technicians, and functional teams.

External: Vendors, training/service providers, OEM's and corporate aviation organizations

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot certificate with at least one unrestricted Type Rating; the EMB-550 Type Rating is preferred.
• 4,000 hrs minimum flight time
• 1,500 hrs minimum Jet PIC
• Possess a valid 1st class Medical Certificate
• No FAA violations
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with corporate executives, regulatory agencies, and department personnel
• Possess a four-year college degree or an equivalent industry experience.

Beware of fake job postings using Yum! and/or our brand logos -- KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill -- on fraudulent sites. Yum! Brands only posts jobs on official career pages and never asks for money during onboarding. Avoid unsolicited contacts via Telegram, WhatsApp or similar social apps.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.