Aviation Senior Captain

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We’re seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into leadership, you’ll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you’re ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work—join us. Let’s build the future of Yum! together!

About the Job:

In this role you will serve as Aviation Senior Caption of Yum! Brands’ corporate aircraft, maintaining ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of all flight activities. Ensuring the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service are consistently delivered to passengers and crew while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence. 

As the Pilot in Command (PIC) you will provide strong technical and cultural leadership by mentoring, coaching, and developing fellow flight department team members on an ongoing basis. You will promote adherence to aviation regulations, company policies, and industry best practices while encouraging continuous learning, professional growth, and the adoption of safety-focused behaviors. Leading by example by making sound decision-making, effective communication, and fostering a commitment to delivering a world-class travel experience that reflects the values and expectations of Yum! Brands.

Salary Range:  

$157,100 - $184,900 + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Yum! aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR 91, while working as part of a cohesive, fast-paced team.

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of trips assigned

• Ensures company policy and regulatory requirements are complied with on flights assigned to act as a crew member.

• Serve as a mentor & positive role model for all team members by demonstrating adherence to policy and industry best practices.

• Provide feedback related to crew member performance or operational enhancements to Director, Aviation.

• Provides leadership to assigned functional teams within department

• People Leadership: Campus and contract pilots, numerous relationships with outside training vendors, service providers, industry focus groups, and OEM's

Minimum Requirements:

• Possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot certificate with at least two unrestricted Type Ratings; the EMB-550 Type Rating is preferred.
• 5,000 hrs minimum flight time
• 2,000 hrs minimum Jet PIC
• Possess a valid 1st class Medical Certificate
• No FAA violations, accidents, or incidents
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with corporate executives, regulatory agencies, and department personnel
• Possess a four-year college degree or an equivalent 10 -year industry experience.

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here. 

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”) (collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate ba