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ABOUT US
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth.
WHAT WILL YOU DO
Thompson pilots are professional, experienced aviators, with a high aptitude for safety and proficiency. Each flight crew member should expect fluctuating flight schedules and extended periods of travel, including weekends and holidays. The Thompson flight department operates a Lear 75 and a Challenger 3500 under Part 91 regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as PIC or SIC, conducting safe and efficient flight operations for domestic and international trip assignments operating under 14 CFR Part 91 regulations
- Responsible for flight planning and coordinating changes in the flight schedule, including communication with passengers
- Provide excellent customer experience: greet passengers, assistance with luggage storage, conduct passenger briefings, respond to passenger requests, etc.
- Serve as Flight Department Safety Manager responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of the department SMS system.
WHAT WE EXPECT YOU
We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Commercial Airplane Multi-Engine Land Certificate; ATP preferred
- 2,500 total flight hours
- 1,500 multi-engine hours
- 500 turbojet hours
- Lear 45 or Lear 75 experience preferred
- Challenger 350 or Challenger 3500 experience preferred
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Valid passport
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, aviation related degree preferred
- Safety Management System experience preferred
- Must reside within 1.5 hours of KBNA or be willing to relocate
- Flexible to fluctuating flight schedules and extended periods of travel to include weekends and holidays.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks— they’re essential for employee well-being and success. We’ve designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors.
The Basics
The Basics
- Various medical plan options, including a no-cost option
- Vision and dental insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid basic life insurance
- 401k matching
- Profit Sharing
- 8 paid holidays annually
- Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
What Sets Us Apart
- Competitive pay
- Exposure to world-class CAT training and development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts
- Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots
- Company Incentive Bonus Program
- Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members
- Training and Development programs
- Work uniforms and professional cleaning services
- Financial Wellness programs
Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package. Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and background. Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.