Bish’s RV seeks an experienced Lead Captain and Flight Operations Manager to oversee its corporate aviation department, operating a Challenger 604 under Part 91 regulations from its KBOI/Boise base in Meridian, Idaho.
About the Role
This comprehensive leadership position involves full responsibility for flight operations, including safety management, dispatch reliability, aircraft readiness, regulatory compliance, maintenance coordination, scheduling, logistics, vendor management, budget control, crew development, and passenger experience. The Lead Captain will make independent, safety-driven decisions while ensuring efficient and cost-effective aircraft utilization and reliable completion of company travel, prioritizing safety above all else. This is a hands-on role requiring strong aviation, financial management, and advisory skills.
Requirements
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Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP Unrestricted)
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FAA First Class Medical Certificate
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Challenger 604 or CL-600 series type rating
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Minimum 5,000 hours total flight time
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Minimum 2,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time
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Minimum 1,000 hours turbine PIC time
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Minimum 1,000 hours multi-engine flight time
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Significant Part 91 corporate aviation experience
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Strong understanding of FAA regulations, international operations, Crew Resource Management (CRM), aircraft performance, and operational risk management
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Experience coordinating aircraft maintenance and working with maintenance providers
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Ability to pass required background and drug testing
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Willingness to work a variable schedule and respond to changing travel needs
Preferred Qualifications
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Prior experience leading a corporate flight department
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Experience managing maintenance events and reviewing maintenance work scopes
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Experience preparing or managing an aviation operating budget
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Proven ability to reduce operating costs without compromising safety or reliability
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Experience negotiating with maintenance providers, FBOs, fuel vendors, and training providers
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Experience working directly with a CEO, ownership group, or senior executive team
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International flight operations experience
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Experience developing and mentoring other pilots