About This Role
Jet Aviation is seeking a Lead Captain to serve as Pilot in Command for Phenom 300 flight assignments based in Teterboro. The role carries ultimate responsibility for safe, efficient, secure, and professional flight operations, while also leading, mentoring, and developing crew members and representing Jet Aviation with discretion and exceptional customer service. The captain will manage flight preparation and documentation, assess weather and routing, maintain aircraft systems knowledge, promote safety and compliance, coordinate with maintenance, and act as a trusted brand ambassador in a demanding private-aviation environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot in Command for assigned Phenom 300 flights and ensure their safe and efficient operation. Complete pre-flight and post-flight inspections, file flight plans, analyze weather and route conditions, and make sound operational decisions. Lead, mentor, and guide crew members
- conduct performance reviews
- and coordinate crew schedules and training. Maintain complete working knowledge of aircraft systems, manage flight plans, and adapt to changing conditions. Promote a strong safety culture, conduct passenger briefings, follow best practices, and address aircraft discrepancies promptly with maintenance teams. Manage trip documentation, maintain aircraft manuals, assist with crew hiring, and represent Jet Aviation professionally in internal and external interactions while delivering exceptional service to customers and colleagues.
What We Offer
Eligible Jet Aviation employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurancematching 401(k)health savings and flexible spending accountsshort-term and long-term disability coveragelife insuranceemployee assistance programshealth and wellness awardsgenerous paid time offtuition reimbursementemployee discountsand additional benefits.
Requirements
- The position requires an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, an FAA First Class Medical, five years of aviation experience, 3,000 hours of total fixed-wing time, 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command, 1,500 hours of multi-engine experience, 500 hours of turbo-jet time, 500 hours of turbine time, 100 hours of night time, and 75 hours of simulated instrument time.
- Candidates must be able to work a variable schedule, travel extensively worldwide without restrictions, hold a high school diploma, and possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Jet Aviation also seeks strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, problem-solving, integrity, discretion, and collaboration skills, together with a detailed understanding of the aviation industry and a quality-driven professional approach.
- A college degree is preferred.