Aircraft Captain

Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider and Fortune 500 company, dedicated to serving millions of electricity and natural gas customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. We make energy work better for our customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar - delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy. 

Xcel Energy is a place where you’ll have opportunities to grow, expand your skills, and help lead the clean energy transition. We offer meaningful rewards, recognition, and support to help you build your career and make an impact - both on the job and beyond. Most importantly, it means you’ll be joining a company that knows employees are the driving force behind its success and is committed to helping you be your best.

 

Xcel Energy supports a hybrid work model to enable collaboration and flexibility. Many roles are expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday–Thursday); however, work location expectations vary based on role, team, and business needs.

 

Position Summary

Responsible for the safe conduct of flights to which they are assigned Pilot-in-Command (PIC). Operates under the direction of the chief pilot and has final authority over the aircraft's operation. Ensures compliance with all federal, state, local, and foreign regulations, as well as departmental policies and procedures. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Serves as PIC or SIC, as assigned. As SIC, will support flight operation by assisting Captain of the flight.
• Ensures that the aircraft is airworthy, maintenance preflight inspections have been accomplished, required documentation are onboard the aircraft, and that aircraft discrepancies have been appropriately addressed and recorded prior to commencing a flight
• Prepares and files flight plans
• Reviews and calculates the aircraft weight and balance, fuel and performance charts
• Reviews weather conditions at destination, enroute, alternate airports and departure points
• Uses aircraft checklists and aircraft minimum equipment lists (MEL)
• Supervises air and ground crew in preparation for a proposed trip
• Provides for the safety and comfort of passengers, and meet all expectations, need, and requests, within the limits of sound operational procedures
• Performs proper safety briefings including onboard emergency equipment and evacuation procedures to all unfamiliar passengers
• Ensures that an aircraft postflight inspection is complete, flight times are recorded accurately, and that discrepancies encountered inflight are recorded for maintenance corrective action
• Ensures thorough completion of all required aircraft forms, logs, reports, expense accounts, payroll time, required company and department LMS (learning management system).
• Maintains required aviation knowledge and proficiency through completion of assigned training and continued self-study.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) with multiengine land rating.
• FCC (Federal Communication License) Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. Aircraft specific training, as required.
• Type rating in Company aircraft or ability to attend factory training, pass check-ride, and be able to meet requirements of FAR (Federal Aviation Administration) 61.58 PPE (Pilot Proficiency Exam). English proficient.
• Valid automobile driver's license.
• Valid passport.
• Valid and current FAA Class 1 or Class 2 medical certificate.
• Minimum of 2000 hours total fixed wing, 500 hours turbojet, 1000 hours logged as PIC (Pilot-in-Command).
• Three years professional pilot experience. Knowledge of GOM (General Operations Manual) procedures, SMS (Safety Management System), AFM (Aircraft Flight Manual), aircraft QRH (Quick Reference Handbook), ERP (Emergency Response Plan Manual), and standards necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the PIC position.
• Strong work ethic.
• Strong customer service skills, high attention to detail, adaptable, and accountable.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not a commutable job – must reside within 2 hours of Centennial Airport
   

 

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Non-Bargaining

 

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $183,200.00 per year

 

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

 

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 10/19/26

 

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