About This Role
Jetvia is seeking a Challenger 604 Captain to serve as the first Jetvia 604 Captain, safely operate the aircraft, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and coach crews as the company expands its Challenger 604 fleet. This is a home-based position for qualified candidates in the continental United States who live within driving distance of a Jetvia crew base, with no relocation required.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft from taxi through takeoff and landing in accordance with FAA guidelines and Jetvia standard operating procedures.
- Duties include making proactive operational decisions, communicating effectively, serving as the final authority on all areas of aircraft operation and regulatory compliance, supervising and directing the First Officer, and coordinating all assigned crew members.
- The Captain will coach new crew members as Jetvia expands its Challenger 604 fleet, maintain the aircraft’s professional appearance, ensure all pre-flight inspections are completed, complete required paperwork accurately and on time, and deliver safe, dependable, refined service to guests.
What We Offer
Jetvia offers a compensation package with $190,000–$250,000 in annual base and nautical-mile pay, plus per diem and a crew meal allowance.During the Challenger 604 launch period, guaranteed pay is provided from the start date until the aircraft is released for Part 135 revenue flying, for up to 120 days.Benefits include stock options beginning to vest on the first day of employment, a 401(k) safe-harbor match of 100% up to 3% of pay and 50% of the next 2%, immediate vesting of matching contributions, three medical plan options including a 100% employer-paid HDHP and an 85% employer-paid PPO, Texas-based HMO plans, dental, vision and life insurance, and time off supporting work-life balance.
Requirements
- Required qualifications include an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate, at least 5,000 hours of total flight time, and 2,000 hours of PIC turbine time.
- Candidates must hold a Challenger 604 type rating with 500 hours of Challenger 604 PIC time, demonstrate strong time management and multitasking skills, provide superior customer service, and be physically able to perform aircraft-operation and passenger-service duties.
- The role requires availability for varying hours, including days, nights, weekends, and rotating holidays, and candidates must live within driving distance of one of Jetvia’s listed crew bases.
- Preferred qualifications include 1,000 hours of Challenger 604 PIC time, previous Part 135 operational experience as Pilot in Command, and previous Part 135 Line Check Airman experience.