Advanced Air | Captain
Advanced Air LLC is seeking a dedicated Citation CJ3 Pilot in Command (Captain) to join their team in Hawthorne, California. This role is integral to the company's FAA Part 135 on-demand charter operations, ensuring safe, reliable, and customer-focused flight execution.
About the Role
The Citation CJ3 Pilot in Command will report to the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations and is responsible for the overall safe and efficient operation of flights aboard the Citation CJ3 aircraft. Key duties include performing thorough pre-flight inspections, assisting the First Officer, briefing on customer service details, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining accurate flight and maintenance records. This position requires active participation in safety and quality assurance programs. Pilots must reside within approximately two hours of the base airport and commit to an 18-month service period.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- A multiengine ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate.
- Minimum of 2,500 hours of total flight time.
- Minimum of 500 hours of turbine flight time.
- Preferred: Citation CJ3 type rating.
- Successful completion of applicable FAR 135.293(a), 135.293(b), 135.297, and 135.299 checks.
- Commitment to an 18-month employment term.
- Residence within approximately two hours of the Hawthorne base airport.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Capability to manipulate, push, pull, and lift objects exceeding 150 pounds.
- Ability to climb onto and off an aircraft wing.
- Proficiency in performing digital aircraft preflight and post-flight tasks.
- Capability to operate flights up to 4.5 hours within a maximum of 10 flight hours in a 14-hour duty period.
- Willingness to perform tasks involving frequent stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting at least 50 pounds, and repetitive machinery operation.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and tolerate ramp noise, fumes, and dust.
Qualifications
- ATP_UNRESTRICTED or ATP_RESTRICTED license.
- Direct entry is offered for qualified candidates.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the role's flight, physical, and certification requirements.