About This Role
Jet Aviation is recruiting a Lead Captain for the Gulfstream 600 in Van Nuys, California. The captain serves as Pilot in Command on assigned flights and is responsible for safe, efficient and professional operations, maintaining high standards of safety, security and quality. The position combines flight duties with crew leadership, mentoring, performance reviews, scheduling, training coordination and administrative responsibilities. It requires discretion, adaptability, a variable schedule and unrestricted worldwide travel, alongside professional representation of Jet Aviation to customers and colleagues.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot in Command and ensure the safe and efficient operation of assigned flights.
- Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections, file and manage flight plans, and assess weather and route conditions to make informed operational decisions.
- Maintain a complete working knowledge of aircraft systems and adapt to changing conditions.
- Mentor crew members, support their professional development, conduct performance reviews, and coordinate crew schedules and training.
- Promote a strong safety culture, follow best practices, conduct passenger briefings, and promptly address aircraft discrepancies with maintenance teams.
- Manage trip documentation, maintain aircraft manuals, assist with crew hiring, and represent Jet Aviation professionally in internal and external interactions.
- Deliver attentive customer service and uphold the company's values of trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.
What We Offer
Eligible employees receive health, dental and vision insurancea matching 401(k)health savings and flexible spending accountsshort-term and long-term disability coveragelife insuranceemployee assistance programshealth and wellness awardsgenerous paid time offtuition reimbursementand employee discounts. The anticipated salary range is $350,000 to $420,000, with no pay period specified. This range is not a guaranteed compensation offerfinal salary depends on experience, geographic location and other relevant factors.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and an FAA First Class Medical. The posting requires five years of aviation experience and 3,500 hours of total fixed-wing flight time, including 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command, 1,500 hours multi-engine, 500 hours turbojet, 500 hours turbine, 100 hours night and 75 hours simulated instrument. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record are required
- a college degree is preferred. Candidates must be able to work a variable schedule to meet flight mission profiles and be willing to travel extensively worldwide without restrictions. Desired qualities include strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, collaboration, a deep understanding of aviation, a friendly and professional manner, commitment to quality, proactive problem-solving, integrity and discretion. Physical expectations include regular standing, walking and sitting
- occasional climbing, kneeling or crouching
- frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting
- and sharp vision across different ranges and depths. The work includes maintenance areas and customer spaces, with occasional high noise levels, vibration, fuel fumes, changing weather and seasonal temperature extremes in hangars.