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Corporate Pilot 

Hormel Foods Corporation

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include SKIPPY^®, SPAM^®, Hormel^® Natural Choice^®, Applegate^®, Justin’s^®, Wholly^®, Hormel^® Black Label^®, Columbus^® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the “Global 2000 World’s Best Employers” list by Forbes magazine for three straight years, is one of Fortune magazine’s most admired companies, has appeared on Corporate Responsibility Magazine’s “The 100 Best Corporate Citizens” list for the 12^th year in a row, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assume Pilot duties of the Company G280 aircraft in Part 91 operations. Will provide safe, courteous and efficient air transport services for Company personnel and customers in accordance with the Company Operations Manual and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Prepare flight plans, according to weather conditions and patterns to ensure the safest and most efficient means of travel.
• Perform other aviation related non-flying duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot.
• Promote a team environment and proactively contribute to the Safety Management System.
• Provide necessary and required passenger in-flight services.
• Notify the Maintenance team of any problems with the aircraft and follow proper MEL procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Level of position offered, First Officer, Captain or Senior Captain, will be determined based on candidates experience and skill set. 

Required

• Possess an Airline Transport Pilot license and have an FAA Medical Certificate – First Class Exam or the ability to obtain one.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time, 500 hours Multi-Engine, and 500 hours of Turbine.
  • 1,500 hours total flight time, 1,000 hours PIC for First Offier, preferred. 
  • 4,500 hours total flight time, 500 hours Turbine PIC for Captain, preferred
  • 5,500 hours total flight time, 1000 hours Turbine PIC for Senior Captain, preferred
• Typed rated in a jet aircraft. Mid-size/super mid-size type rating preferred 
• Valid passport with no restrictions and no FAA violations or enforcements
• Reside or be willing to relocate within 1 hour of Austin, MN
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

BENEFITS: Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, profit sharing, 401(k), stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation. 

LOCATION: Austin, MN - A comprehensive relocation package will be offered for relocation to the Austin, MN area. 

For immediate consideration, send apply online at: www.hormelfoods.com/careers

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects.  We offer a space of support, understanding, and community.  We are committed to the journey!  Learn more about our progress here: https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.