Alpine Air Express | BE300/1900 Captain

Beechcraft 1900 Captain

Alpine Air seeks an experienced and highly motivated full-time Captain to operate a Beechcraft 1900 based in Wichita, Kansas. The successful candidate will adhere to the highest standards of safety, piloting proficiency, crew resource management, and customer service. He or she will possess strong professional interpersonal skills and demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented approach. The Captain reports to the Assistant Chief Pilot.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Captain will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Operating aircraft in compliance with all applicable regulations, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Prioritizing safety and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrating professional communication skills for complex internal and external aircraft communications.
• Conducting flights in diverse conditions, including day, night, and varying weather scenarios.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
• Must meet all applicable 14 CFR Part 135 pilot requirements.
• Must demonstrate the ability to successfully complete a comprehensive training program and achieve proficiency in all job requirements.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English fluently.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and have resided in the U.S. for at least 4.5 of the past 5 years.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check, and receive U.S. Postal clearance.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to lift and move up to 70 lbs of cargo to shoulder height on a regular basis.
• Ability to bend and squat repeatedly and practice safe lifting methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1200 hours total flight time
• 100 hours multi-engine flight time
• B1900 Flight Time

Working Conditions:

This position requires frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals, and heat. Work is primarily performed outdoors, regardless of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a full-time position. First-year pilots can typically expect to earn more than $82,000 per year, utilizing compensation programs like rate per route, per diem, etc. Some Alpine Air pilots make substantially more than this figure. Compensation includes a competitive benefits package and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, as well as generous Paid Time Off and eight (8) paid holidays per year, are available immediately upon employment.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. The employee must be able to frequently bend, twist, lift, and practice safe lifting methods. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.