Leads safe, efficient flight operations and serves as Pilot in Command. Reports to the Director of Operations. Ensures safety, compliance, crew coordination, and high-quality service.
Minimum Requirements:
- ATP + Type Rating; First Class Medical
- 3,500 TT | 1,500 MEL | 1,500 PIC | 1,500 Turbojet | 500 Turbine
- 100 night | 75 instrument
- 10+ years aviation experience
- Worldwide travel, flexible schedule
- Valid driver’s license
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate flights safely and compliantly; make all PIC decisions
- Manage schedules, crew coordination, training, and duty records
- Work with Maintenance on servicing, discrepancies, MEL decisions
- Ensure manuals/EFBs are current
- Mentor/coach crew; assist hiring
- Complete all trip paperwork, manifests, EOD reports
- Conduct briefings and ensure crew fitness
- Secure aircraft post-flight and arrange hangar as needed
- Maintain expert system knowledge and emergency procedures
- Report safety hazards immediately
Desired Traits:
- Degree preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and project-management skills
- Proactive, discreet, detail-oriented, customer-focused
Physical / Work Environment:
- Lift 25–50 lbs; stand, sit, climb
- Work in hangars, weather extremes, noise, fumes, and maintenance environments
Compensation:
$250,000–$270,000, based on experience and location.