Advanced Air | CL30 Captain

About the Role

Advanced Air, LLC seeks an experienced Challenger 300 Captain to serve as Lead Pilot based in Hawthorne, California. This position offers home-based commuting eligibility for residents of the Western United States. The Lead Pilot will function as Pilot in Command (PIC) on a two-pilot Part 135 operation, responsible for leading the assigned crew, coordinating owner and VIP flights, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the Challenger 300 aircraft.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the Challenger 300 as PIC, leading a two-person crew.
• Coordinate owner flights, aircraft maintenance, crew training, scheduling, and owner-related tasks.
• Maintain aircraft readiness by managing cleanliness, stocking, amenities, inventory, and onboard technology.
• Oversee expenses within budget.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists.
• Support Letter of Authorization (LOA) approvals and maintain Part 135 qualification.
• Ensure aircraft security and complete required preflight inspections.
• Verify required documents and review flight briefs.
• Comply with all applicable regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate flight and duty records.
• Determine crew assignment eligibility.
• Report maintenance discrepancies and promote the Safety Management System (SMS) by identifying and mitigating hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate (unrestricted or restricted).
• Challenger 300 PIC type rating.
• A minimum of 3,000 hours of total flight time.
• A minimum of 1,000 hours of PIC turbine experience.
• Working knowledge of FAR Parts 91 and 61, and AIM Part Sections 4 and 5.
• Residence within the Western United States.
• Digital proficiency for aircraft preflight and post-flight tasks.
• Ability to perform stated physical and operational duties.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment DOT drug test and participation in random drug screening.
• Full-time dedication to the assigned account, unless written permission is granted otherwise.
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII), and Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) certificates are preferred.

Flight Experience Summary

• Minimum total flight time: 3,000 hours
• Minimum PIC time: 1,000 hours
• Minimum turbine time: 1,000 hours