Senior Aviation International Captain

Job Description

About the Company Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas, and leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. The company invests in employees' professional development and aims to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting the communities where it does business. Role Overview Occidental is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of Senior Aviation International Captain within its Aviation group based in Houston, Texas. The role is responsible for conducting safe, efficient domestic and international flight operations and supporting the continued development of flight crew members. Depending on the assignment, the role serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC), upholding the highest standards of safety, passenger service and professionalism, and fostering a positive team environment through effective crew resource management, sound judgement, emotional intelligence and an enterprise-focused mindset. Key Responsibilities Promote the Occidental safety culture while delivering the highest level of customer service. Conduct all duties in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Aircraft Flight Manual and Certificate of Airworthiness requirements, company policies and procedures, and standard aviation operating practices. Serve as PIC or SIC, as assigned, for domestic and international flight operations, exercising appropriate operational authority and judgement. Lead international trip planning and ensure timely, accurate and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of international operations, including applicable CFR requirements, ICAO Annexes, navigation procedures and operational considerations. Maintain expert knowledge of assigned aircraft types, including systems and performance, applicable regulations, operating and navigation procedures and company policies. Verify that assigned aircraft are airworthy and that required regulatory documentation, publications and operational materials are current and on board. Ensure compliance with applicable crew duty and flight-time limitations. Conduct thorough preflight and post-flight activities, including crew briefings, operational risk assessment and coordination with maintenance and other support functions. Maintain discretion when handling sensitive or confidential company information. Build positive, collaborative and professional relationships with regulatory agencies, industry partners and the aviation community. Collaborate with Aviation team members on continuous-improvement opportunities supporting safety, compliance and operational excellence. Actively support the Occidental Safety Management System, including risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion, and recommend departmental procedures and standards that maximise the safety of employees, passengers and equipment. Prepare and implement tactical plans as requested or approved by the Director of Aviation, stay current on industry developments and recommend policies, equipment and techniques. Remain an active member of the Aviation Incident Management Team. Participate in departmental projects and perform ancillary duties as assigned, and participate in Occidental's Performance Management System by establishing annual S.M.A.R.T. goals and personal development objectives. Work effectively in a team environment that promotes inclusion, collaboration and mutual respect, uphold Occidental's core values and maintain full compliance with all regulatory and Oxy training requirements. Requirements Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Houston, Texas. Proficient in spoken and written English. Valid driver's licence and a valid passport with no travel restrictions. Ability to travel up to 75% of the time. Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Licences & Qualifications Valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a Gulfstream G650 and/or G280 type rating. Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate. Restricted FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit. Experience Minimum of five years of corporate/business aviation experience. 5,000 hours total flight time. 3,000 hours Pilot-in-Command time. 2,500 hours turbojet flight time. 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command time in multi-engine aircraft. Desired: minimum of five years' experience supporting routine international flight operations, including operations within the Middle East. Additional Information Recruitment fraud: Oxy warns that individuals and organisations have contacted people falsely pretending to recruit on its behalf. All Oxy job postings and offers require a completed application through the company website. Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of recruiting and will never ask candidates to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or any other fees; use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee; or request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of the process.

Requirements

• Promote the Occidental safety culture while delivering the highest level of customer service.
• Conduct all duties in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Aircraft Flight Manual and Certificate of Airworthiness requirements, company policies and procedures, and standard aviation operating practices.
• Serve as PIC or SIC, as assigned, for domestic and international flight operations, exercising appropriate operational authority and judgement.
• Lead international trip planning and ensure timely, accurate and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of international operations, including applicable CFR requirements, ICAO Annexes, navigation procedures and operational considerations.
• Maintain expert knowledge of assigned aircraft types, including systems and performance, applicable regulations, operating and navigation procedures and company policies.
• Verify that assigned aircraft are airworthy and that required regulatory documentation, publications and operational materials are current and on board.
• Ensure compliance with applicable crew duty and flight-time limitations.
• Conduct thorough preflight and post-flight activities, including crew briefings, operational risk assessment and coordination with maintenance and other support functions.
• Maintain discretion when handling sensitive or confidential company information.
• Build positive, collaborative and professional relationships with regulatory agencies, industry partners and the aviation community.
• Collaborate with Aviation team members on continuous-improvement opportunities supporting safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Actively support the Occidental Safety Management System, including risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion, and recommend departmental procedures and standards that maximise the safety of employees, passengers and equipment.
• Prepare and implement tactical plans as requested or approved by the Director of Aviation, stay current on industry developments and recommend policies, equipment and techniques.
• Remain an active member of the Aviation Incident Management Team.
• Participate in departmental projects and perform ancillary duties as assigned, and participate in Occidental's Performance Management System by establishing annual S.M.A.R.T. goals and personal development objectives.
• Work effectively in a team environment that promotes inclusion, collaboration and mutual respect, uphold Occidental's core values and maintain full compliance with all regulatory and Oxy training requirements.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Houston, Texas.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Valid driver's licence and a valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Valid Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with a Gulfstream G650 and/or G280 type rating.