Home Depot Flight Dept.
 

Hello Corporate Forum.

I met someone a few years ago that flew for Home Depot.
I was very surprised by the aircraft - type and number - in their fleet.
Is there anyone out there who is currently in contact with a Home Depot pilot or knows more detail about their flight department?
Current inventory of aircraft?
Pay scales?
QOL? Etc.....

USMCFLYR

HD could also be Harley Davidson.

This is from their website and a couple years old, not sure if it's much help, but at least gives hours and job description:

JR AVIATION CAPTAIN (# 42014)
Orlando, FL


Date: 10/27/2006 Company:
Category: Aviation Type: Full-time Travel: 50-75% Relocation: no
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION PURPOSE

Act as captain (pilot-in-command) on Home Depot owned/leased aircraft. Limited to Captain qualification on one type of aircraft. As pilot-in-command, he/she is responsible for the safety , security, and comfort of passengers and crew.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assigned as Captain to any trip within the US, Canada, and selected destinations (airports) in Mexico.

Responsible for coordination and completion of all phases of assigned trips utilizing all available resources

Fly the aircraft and supervise the performance of the crew in the completion of all pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight activities.

Maintain currency and proficiency on assigned aircraft. Comply with all rules and regulations of the FAA and internal policies.

Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency in operating aircraft normal, abnormal, and emergency systems through successful completion of initial and recurrent flight training.

Flight follow with Flight Operations, communicating estimated times of arrival at destination, actual times of arrival and status of the aircraft, crew and passengers.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Typically reports to Chief Pilot

No direct responsibility for supervising others.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.

Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


Must be eighteen years of age
Must pass the Drug Test
Must pass the Background Check
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED - The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a associate's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 3

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 3000 hours, 1000 hours jet, 1500 hours PIC

Cessna Citation Sovereign type rating

Current FAA first class Medical Certificate and FCC Radio/Telephone Operators License

Qualified to serve as Captain (pilot-in-command) on one type of aircraft.

Demonstrated record of adherence to aviation safety and flight standards

Valid FAA Air Transport Rating (ATP) and type rated in assigned aircraft

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES

Must be able to complete non-flight projects assigned by Chief Pilot or Assistant Chief Pilot.

Team player, effective communication skills, extensive travel required

Must be able to balance flight responsibilities as well as the non-flight responsibilities that come with being on Aviation Junior Captain

FlyHappy -

I really appreciate this informative post. I read somewhere else that networking was the key to getting a job in the corporate world. Glad to see that there are at least posts out there, but looking at those minimums and then knowing what I have heard from that pilot whom I have talked too - is certainly seems that it is more about WHO you know and much less than about meeting scripted minimums. The guy I know was a former USMC helo pilot with very little fixed wing time. He got a call from a friend asking him if he was interested in. >G< Man....how to sail under that lucky star!
Again - thanks for the great info and taking the time to look that up.

USMCFLYR

+1 for it's not what you know but who you know. Timing is key.

Harley Davidson has Hawker 800XP's

And cool HD leather jackets. LOL

What does Home Depot's fleet consist of?

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