Pilot

Houston, TX, United States (On-site)

JOB DESCRIPTION

I. Job Summary

Responsible for all phases of the operation of aircraft on assigned trips with a major emphasis on safety and control of the aircraft. When assigned as Trip Lead Pilot for a trip, a Trip Lead assumes command responsibility for the aircraft and crew and is operationally responsible to the Director of Aviation. When assigned as Non-Trip Lead, this Pilot is operationally responsible to the designated Trip Lead. These relationships remain in effect, regardless of which pilot is flying the aircraft or which pilot seat is occupied.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Works within WM Aviation Department to maintain a culture of safety with efficient procedures that support customer service.
• Pilots the aircraft, reviews emergency procedures and briefs passengers regarding these procedures
• Ensures the airworthiness of the aircraft.
• Computes aircraft performance in accordance to the conditions of the flight and ensures limitations are not exceeded.
• Researches current weather conditions along with forecasts, trends, "notices to airmen" and Temporary Flight Restrictions for points of departure, destinations and alternates on the route of the flight, to ensure safety.
• Calculates Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) for the flight plans and files them with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
• Ensures that all pilot, aircraft and passenger qualifications and documentation is current and meets regulations for federal and state operations.
• Addresses passenger needs such as security requirements, ground transportation, catering and baggage

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED accredited 
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) License 
• FAA Pilot certificate, with commercial instrument 
• FAA Class I Medical Certificate 
• English proficient 
• Valid passport 
• Valid automobile driver’s license 

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent, with three or more years of previous experience 
• 500 Turbine hours 
• International Flights experience 

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• This job operates in a mix between an office environment and plant/field environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.  

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ABOUT US

ABOUT WMWM (WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative.  This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property.  Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.

• Job Identification  2341264
• Job Category  Aviation
• Posting Date  01/09/2026, 11:10 PM
• Job Schedule  Full time
• Locations 17340 CHANUTE RD, HOUSTON, TX, 77032, US