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Sony Captain 
United States, California, Los Angeles 
892203529

02.05.2024

, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth. To learn more:.

This position is for a Captain in a FAR part 91 corporate flight department owned andby the Sony Corporation of America.This position is based out of LAX.The Captainwill bedirectly responsibleas well as confirming theairworthiness of thatfor each assigned flight. Theis the on-site managerand representative of this department and is the final authority as to the conduct ofoperations of thewhen away from home base. Thewill ensurecompliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Flight Operations Manual (FOM) andStandard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual policy and guidance.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibility and accountability of theis for the safe conduct ofassigned flights. Pilot responsibilities are outlined in the Flight Operations Manual(FOM) and the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Manual. Awill perform allwhen assigned to a trip.

Specific duties include:

  • yingwiththe authorized Trip Sheet schedule and associated guidanceduringaircraftoperations.

  • Providingexcellent customer services to passengers.

  • Checking weather, all applicable NOTAMs where available, anddeterminingfuel, oil, and oxygen requirements.

  • Determiningtheaircraftweight and balance.

  • Ensuring that all flight-planning and ATC filing requirements have been met.

  • Ensuring that theaircraftis airworthy, duly registered and that thedocumentation specified in the FOMareon board theaircraft.

  • Ensuringthat theaircraftis clean and prepared for flight with all provisions onboard for the safety and comfort of the passengers.

  • Ensuringan aircraftpre-flight inspection has been properly conducted beforedeparture.

  • Briefing the passengersin accordance withthe requirements specified in theFOM and SOP.

  • Operating theaircraftin accordance withthe Aircraft Flight Manual,AircraftLoading Manual, and the aircraft’s published limitations.

  • Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws.

  • Timely andaccuratecommunication with Scheduling during an assignedflight.

  • Completing all post flight duties, including notification to the company of anydeviation from the planned itinerary or overnight location.

  • Recording flight times andaircraftdefects.

  • Ensuringthataircraftoperations are conductedin accordance withthe highest flight safety standards of Federal Aviation Regulations (Part 91), the Aircraft Manufacturer’s Flight Manual and the FOM and SOP.

  • Utilizingaccepted Crew Resource Management procedures.

  • ingall scheduled training events.

  • Maintaining and holding (on person) a valid FAA pilot license withappropriatetyperatings and English Proficiency Endorsement, First Class MedicalCertificate, FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.

  • Maintaining and holding a valid passport and any required visas as well as currentID Cards required by the FOM.

  • Performingoperationally related administrative duties intimelyand professionalmanner.These duties may include, but are not limited to, maintaining navigational charts and related databases, and performing aircraft inventories.

Collateral Duties:

  • Performduties as assigned by Chief Pilot.

  • Captainsmay bedesignatedin a collateral assignment as Safety Manager,Standardization Pilot, Training Pilot or Security Manager or as an assistantto oneof these positions.


Your qualifications and experience should include:

  • An Airline Transport Pilot rating withappropriate qualificationsforaircraftoperated.

  • Turbo jet transport category experience with international operations isrequired.

  • Must be able to pass an FAA First Class Medical.

  • Must have Global operating experience including extensive experience in Europe and APAC.

  • Consideration on flight hour experience will be given for military trained pilots but corporate experience remains desirable.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology”.

generally regularemployees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Employeeassistanceplan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits

  • Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoptionassistanceprograms

  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children

  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

  • Short-term & long-term disability plans

  • Paid parental and caregiver leave

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  • Educationassistanceand student loan programs


Other Programs:

  • Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)

  • Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)

  • Matching gift program

  • A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)

  • Special discountson Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees

  • Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

  • Annual incentive bonus

annual base salary for this position is $180,000 to $220,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for.The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

The company requires all Aviation flight crew and maintenance employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive one booster shot. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potentialaccommodations.