Quick Upgrade Captain - White Plains, NYJSX
Aircraft: ERJ145Location: White Plains, NY, United States of AmericaNon-type rated
Total Time2,500 hrs
PIC TimeN/A
Jet Time500 hrs
Multi-Engine500 hrs
About This Role
JSX (Delux Public Charter, LLC), a US Part 135 semi-private carrier, seeks a Quick Upgrade Captain based in White Plains, NY. Despite the title, the role is a fast-track First Officer / SIC seat: the holder serves as the secondary voice to the Captain and is first in line to upgrade into the left seat when an opening arises. Typical schedules average 3-5 legs per day over 14-16 days per month with same-day return to home base.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate JSX aircraft safely and efficiently in full compliance with FAA regulations, JSX SOPs, and industry safety standards. Pre-flight: review flight details in Traxxall (maintenance status, NOTAMs, fuel, weather, routing), collaborate with the Captain on departure/arrival and diversion planning, perform pre-flight checks and flows. In-flight: maintain real-time communication with Mission Control (Dispatch), Ground Operations, ATC, and the Flight Attendant
- serve as the secondary voice to the Captain in decision-making. Post-flight: assist with quick-turn tasks and light cabin tidying, log maintenance in Traxxall. Participate in recurrent training and performance evaluations
- assist with baggage handling at smaller airports where ground support is limited.
Requirements
- Required Experience: High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum 2500 fixed-wing total flight hours
- Minimum 500 multi-engine hours
- Minimum 500 turbine hours
- Minimum 100 hours within the last 12 months
- No FAA violations/accidents/incidents/suspensions
- No significant training/check ride failures. Preferred Experience: 3000+ total time
- 1000+ multi-engine hours
- Embraer 135/145 experience. Skill, Licenses, & Certifications: Valid FAA Pilot Certificate appropriate to the aircraft and operating position held
- Current and valid Driver's license and Passport
- Current and valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Current and valid ATP or Commercial Multi-Engine Certificate
- Current and valid FCC Radio Operator's Permit.