About This Role
JSX is hiring for a Miami-Opa Locka-based Quick Upgrade Captain flight-crew position focused on safe, efficient, FAA-compliant operations and exceptional customer service. Typical schedules average 3-5 legs per day over 14-16 days per month, with an effort to return crew to base each night. The role combines detailed pre-flight planning, in-flight coordination and safety-focused decision-making with hands-on post-flight turnaround support, recurrent training, and occasional baggage or ground assistance at airports with limited support. When operational demand or an opening permits, the successful pilot is positioned for an early upgrade into the left seat.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare for each flight beginning one hour before departure by reviewing Traxxall for maintenance status, NOTAMs, fuel loads, weather, and routing.
- Coordinate departure and arrival strategies with the Captain, including diversion planning when appropriate, and complete all required pre-flight checks, safety procedures, and cockpit flows.
- Operate the aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, JSX standard operating procedures, and industry safety standards while maintaining real-time communication with Mission Control/Dispatch, Ground Operations, air traffic control, and the Flight Attendant.
- Act as the secondary voice in cockpit decision-making and respond quickly and confidently to changing conditions.
- After landing, support quick-turn activities by tidying the cabin, cleaning tray tables, crossing seatbelts, collecting trash, and assisting the Flight Attendant to protect on-time performance.
- Record maintenance issues in Traxxall and communicate critical updates to Mission Control.
- Participate in recurrent training and performance evaluations, assist with baggage handling or other ground duties where airport support is limited, and consistently represent JSX with high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
What We Offer
Compensation is $150.00 per day during training and $259.00 per day on the line, plus per diem, with a guaranteed 14-day minimum per month salary.Additional earning opportunities include Productivity Pay, quarterly bonuses, incentive pay for flying beyond the typical 14-16-day schedule, and additional hours over an eight-hour average duty day.Health coverage begins on the first of the month after starting, with medical plans from $110 per month, 100% employer-paid dental and vision coverage, up to $2,100 annually for an HSA contribution, and no-cost short- and long-term disability coverage.Benefits also include free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, discounted standby travel on other major domestic and international airlines for eligible immediate family, a 401(k) match equal to 50% of the first 8% contributed, flexible PTO, a uniform allowance with annual replenishment, a company-issued EFB/iPad at no cost, a company-paid KCM badge, and Jumpseat/CASS participation.
Requirements
- Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, at least 2,500 fixed-wing total flight hours, 500 multi-engine hours, 500 turbine PIC hours, and 100 flight hours within the preceding 12 months. The posting also requires no FAA violations, accidents, incidents, or suspensions and no significant training or check-ride failures. Candidates must hold a valid FAA pilot certificate appropriate to the aircraft and operating position, a current driver's license and passport, a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate, either a current ATP or Commercial Multi-Engine Certificate, and a current FCC Radio Operator's Permit. Applicants must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States
- employment-based visa sponsorship is not available. Preferred qualifications include 3,000 or more total hours, 1,000 or more multi-engine hours, and Embraer 135/145 experience.