About This Role
Waltzing Matilda Aviation, an FAA Part 135 air carrier, is hiring a CRJ200 (CL-65) Captain / Pilot in Command for its new 30-seat VIP luxury shuttle operation based at Dallas Love Field, TX. The Captain holds final authority for the safe, efficient and professional conduct of every flight under 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135, leads the crew, and serves as the face of the flight department to a high-net-worth clientele while delivering a hospitality-grade guest experience. Candidates must reside within a 1.5-hour call-out of base and work a flexible schedule of roughly 12 to 20 duty days per month, home almost every night.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot in Command of the CRJ200 with final authority for safe operation under 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135, the company General Operations Manual and approved SOPs.
- Conduct thorough preflight planning (weather, NOTAMs, fuel, weight and balance, takeoff/landing performance, and runway analysis for resort-area and regional airports), complete FRAT risk assessments, and exercise sound go/no-go judgment free of commercial or schedule pressure.
- Lead standardized crew briefings with strong CRM and Threat and Error Management, participate actively in the company SMS including hazard and ASAP/voluntary reporting, monitor aircraft airworthiness, complete accurate logbook and trip records, and comply with Part 135 Subpart F flight, duty and rest rules.
- Deliver a premium guest experience: greet guests personally, provide professional passenger briefings, coordinate with concierge, FBOs, catering, ground transport and cabin staff, handle luggage and golf bags with care, communicate changes courteously, and maintain discretion and an immaculate cabin and uniform.
- Mentor First Officers and cabin crew, complete all initial, recurrent and company-required training, checkrides (135.293, 135.297, 135.299) and line checks, and support the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot with scheduling flexibility and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
$150,000–$175,000 annually plus an annual performance bonus and the ability to pick up additional trips. Company-paid initial and recurrent simulator trainingmedical, dental and vision insurance401(k) with company matchlife and disability insuranceper diem and company-provided hotel accommodations on trips. Schedule averages 14 duty days per month with flexibility, with most trips same-day out-and-backs and very few overnights.
Requirements
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, Airplane Multi-Engine Land
- CL-65 (CRJ200) type rating with PIC privileges
- recent operational experience in the CRJ200 within the last 24 months
- current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
- and meeting or exceeding the PIC experience requirements of 14 CFR 135.243 and the company's insurance requirements. Minimum flight time is 5,500 hours total time, including 2,500 hours Pilot in Command, 2,000 hours turbine/jet, and 500 hours in the CRJ series (CRJ200/700/900). Also required: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- valid U.S. passport with unrestricted ability to travel internationally
- legal authorization to work in the United States
- valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- no FAA enforcement actions, certificate actions, or at-fault accidents/incidents
- satisfactory Pilot Records Database (PRD) review and successful background check
- ability to pass a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug and alcohol testing
- excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- and availability for a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and peak golf seasons
Preferred Qualifications
- previous Part 135 PIC experience (especially VIP/executive/hospitality charter)
- Part 121 regional airline Captain experience in the CRJ series
- experience into resort, mountain, coastal or short-runway airports
- international operations experience (Caribbean, Canada, Mexico)
- Check Airman, Instructor or other leadership experience
- hospitality/concierge/luxury service background
- familiarity with SMS programs and flight operations software
- and a Bachelor's degree.