Breeze Airways | BD-500 Captain
A220 Direct Entry Captain
Breeze Airways seeks an experienced A220 Direct Entry Captain to lead Part 121 flight operations in the United States. The Captain will ensure safe and timely flight completion, aircraft airworthiness, and effective crew supervision, adhering to company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
About the Role
The A220 Captain is accountable for the safe and efficient execution of assigned flight duties. Responsibilities encompass operational decision-making, flight planning, dispatch coordination, and maintaining a high standard of proficiency in A220 systems. Duties include, but are not limited to, determining aircraft airworthiness, reviewing operational factors such as weather and field conditions, supervising crew performance, completing inspections, managing flight planning and fueling, and ensuring passenger and cargo safety.
Requirements
- Must be at least 23 years of age at time of hire.
- Hold an FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with an airplane multi-engine class rating.
- Possess a minimum of 3,000 hours of fixed-wing flight time.
- Accumulate 2,000 or more hours in large Group II transport-category fixed-wing aircraft exceeding 41,000 pounds maximum takeoff weight, powered by turbojet engines.
- Have 500 or more hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) in the aforementioned aircraft.
- Obtain 500 or more hours of US FAA Part 121 PIC time within the last three years.
- Have been actively flying for at least two of the past five years.
- Maintain pilot training history in the Pilot Record Database.
- Hold a current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
- Possess a valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid US driver’s license and passport.
- Must have unrestricted authorization to travel to and from the United States.
- Must pass DOT pre-employment drug testing, TSA fingerprint-based criminal history screening, and Breeze’s background check.
- Must possess authorization to work in the United States.
- Demonstrate English proficiency.
- Hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Exhibit strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe applications is required.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across organizational levels is essential.
Qualifications
- FAA Unrestricted ATP certificate
- Airplane Multi-Engine Class Rating
- First-Class FAA Medical Certificate
- FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
- Valid US Driver's License
- Valid US Passport