Starbucks just posted a $360K-salary job ad—but candidates need ‘tact and decorum’ and a specialist qualification to apply

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• Starbucks is looking for an airplane captain, and it’s willing to pay upwards of $360,000 annually for the right person. Ideal candidates have “tact and decorum,” with a customer service flair that meshes well with the high-level executives flying for business. But being personable is just one piece of the equation—applicants need 5,000 hours of experience, a bachelor’s degree, and many certificates to make the cut. 

Starbucks is looking to fill a new role, but it looks far different from churning out lattes and breakfast wraps for hours on end. The coffee giant is now hiring a captain to fly its plane—and will pay a salary as high as $360,000 for the right talent.