About This Role
ACI Jet is seeking a Lead Captain to operate and manage a Global aircraft account from Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF). The role serves as Pilot in Command while overseeing owner satisfaction, crew performance and retention, aircraft readiness, maintenance coordination, operating expenses, reporting, pilot mentoring, and technical standards. ACI Jet currently operates a Bombardier Global 6000, with a Global 8000 scheduled for delivery in summer 2027. The successful candidate will bring extensive leadership experience, international and ultra-long-range operating experience, and the ability to reside within or relocate to a two-hour drive of KOPF.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Lead Captain collaborates with ACI Jet Flight Operations Management and the aircraft owner to ensure operational success and maintain a positive owner relationship.
- Responsibilities include overseeing the owner's travel, recruiting or assisting with recruitment of account crewmembers, assigning crew and balancing workloads, supporting crew well-being and retention, verifying crew competency, ensuring the aircraft is properly equipped, coordinating maintenance with the Director of Maintenance, monitoring expenses, checking monthly invoices, and completing owner reports.
- The captain mentors other pilots, performs PIC/SIC duties when assigned, and acts as the account's subject-matter expert for the assigned aircraft type.
- The role requires maintaining advanced technical proficiency, monitoring flight manual changes, avionics updates, Bombardier Advisory Wire information, Gulfstream Journal information, MOLs, FAA ADs, and other relevant updates, then distributing and explaining that information.
- The Lead Captain responds promptly to Dispatch, Maintenance, and pilot questions, researching issues when necessary.
- Flight operations must comply with company procedures, manufacturer limitations and manuals, governmental regulations, and other applicable requirements.
- Before departure, the captain must ensure a proper pre-flight inspection covering the aircraft, publications, documentation, equipment, passenger-service items, fuel, weather, customs, permits, and airport and runway suitability.
What We Offer
The package includes a competitive salary and full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and continuing education.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a minimum of 5,000 hours total flight time, including at least 2,500 hours of turbine multi-engine time.
- A BD-700 type rating with recent Global Vision experience is highly preferred, and a G7500 type rating is desired.
- Prior ultra-long-range aircraft experience is required.
- Candidates must hold a current and valid ATP Certificate with an English-proficient endorsement, be able to maintain a First Class Medical, maintain a valid United States Passport, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- They must be able to read, write, and speak English, have knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, have no violation of FAA regulations within the last five years, and reside within or relocate to within a two-hour drive of KOPF.
- The role also calls for a team-oriented, service-focused professional who can work independently, take initiative, perform in a fast-paced environment, manage details effectively, use computers proficiently, and work flexible holidays, nights, and weekends.
- Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds and climb, kneel, squat, sit, and stand for extended periods.