AVIATION CAPTAIN II

Function as the pilot-in-command on company aircraft. Assume direct responsibility for the safety of passengers and flight crew and perform other general department duties when not flying. Ensure all flight and ground operations comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and company policies. Maintain a high standard of professionalism, airmanship, and personal conduct. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers onboard the company aircraft; provide a best-in-class passenger experience
• Exercise final authority as to whether the aircraft shall proceed to any destination or undertake any flight
• Make operational decisions regarding weather, airports, and aircraft performance limitations to assure proper safety margins are observed at all times
• Remain current and updated on FAA regulations, company policies, Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) and operational limitations of the aircraft
• Contribute to the industry through seminars, conferences, and industry groups
• Perform Collateral duties within the department to include but not limited to: Safety, Training, Standards, Security, Operations, Compliance
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum

• Possess a valid Airline Transport Pilot Multi-Engine certificate
• Possess a valid FAA First Class Medical certificate
• Possess a valid Radio Operator’s certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
• 3,500 hours of accumulated flight time, including 2,000 hours in turbine multi-engine aircrafts of which 1,000 hours were flown as Pilot-in-Command
• Professional, motivated, and dependable collaborator
• Previous flight experience in Challenger 300, Citation XLS+ or a similar aircraft

Job Info

• Job Identification
• Job Category Aviation/Travel
• Posting Date 10/30/2026, 08:00 PM
• Locations 640 Wilmer Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45226, US (On-site)

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
• Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we’ve grown into what today is the nation’s largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America’s grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That’s why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you’re caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you’re seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we’ve got a fresh opportunity for you.