About This Role
Solairus Aviation is hiring a full-time Pilatus PC-24 Captain for a three-pilot operation based at Oakland International Airport (KOAK) in Oakland, California. The captain is responsible for the safe operation of the PC-24, including reviewing aircraft maintenance status, conducting the pre-flight inspection per the approved Aircraft Flight Manual, checking weather and facilities along the route and at alternates, ensuring flights comply with Solairus policy and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, safeguarding passengers and crew, and completing trip paperwork accurately. The position is on-call, requires annual ICAO international procedures training, and expects primary residence within a two-hour drive of KOAK or willingness to relocate.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Essential Responsibilities/Duties
- Responsible for safe operation of the PC-24 aircraft.
- Responsible for conducting flights in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with, but not limited to the following items:
- Reviewing the maintenance status of the aircraft.
- The conduct of a proper pre-flight inspection in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- A complete check of weather and facilities along the route to be flown and airports to be used, including alternate airports.
- Ensure the flight is conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures of Solairus Aviation and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Ensure the safety of all passengers, aircraft and crew.
- Accurate completion of all trip paperwork in accordance with current procedures.
What We Offer
From a generous 401K matching structure to employee wellness programs and top-notch health benefits, Solairus firmly believes our team members are our greatest asset and we are committed to providing an exceptional employment experience.
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Total time = 3000 hours
- PIC = 1500 hours
- MEL = 1500 hours
- MEL PIC = 500 hours
- Time in Turbo Jet = 500 hours
- Instrument = 250 hours
- Specific Qualifications/Certifications
- Type rated on PC-24 or comparable aircraft
- First class medical required.
- Must be able to work on an on-call basis
- Must be able to complete ICAO International procedures training annually
- Primary residence within a 2 hour drive from KOAK or willing to relocate.