10 March 2025

Contour Airlines | Captain

Virginia, United States

Aviation Professional

Contour Airlines is seeking qualified candidates to join its team. As a long-established aviation services company, Contour Airlines is committed to integrity and safety across all its diverse capabilities. The company values team members who consistently display an attitude of excellence and the ability to think like a customer, working together to achieve ambitious goals.

Benefits:

Contour Airlines offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Paid time off, encompassing vacation and sick leave.
  • Health, vision, and dental coverage, along with short-term/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance policies.
  • Participation in a 401(k) savings plan with a Company match up to 6%.

Summary of Essential Duties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Prioritizing safety above all else.
  • Complying with schedules and directives governing aircraft operations in Part 135 On Demand operations.
  • Performing all company-assigned duties in accordance with company manuals, memos, and policies.
  • Conducting diligent preflight planning and preparing flight plans.
  • Providing excellent customer service to passengers.
  • Ensuring the aircraft is clean and prepared for flight, with all necessary provisions for passenger safety and comfort.
  • Wearing the company-issued uniform and complying with the uniform policy.
  • Performing other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

  • Possess a U.S. ATP license.
  • Be at least 23 years of age.
  • Possess a current first-class medical certificate (verified at the time of the interview).
  • Be authorized to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the United States.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
  • Possess a current passport.
  • Be able to lift 75 lbs. routinely with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Hold an English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE).
  • Be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
  • Have no excessive check ride failures.
  • Have no previous aviation-related accidents or incidents.
  • Maintain a residence that ensures the ability to report to work within 120 minutes of a dispatch call during the assigned duty period.
  • Understand, read, and write English fluently.
  • Possess polished and professional interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and a customer-oriented mindset.
  • Possess strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Have well-developed people skills and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
  • Be able to coordinate multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Be able to handle interruptions and a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintain strong attention to detail.
  • Be self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, delivered with tact and professionalism.
  • Pass a DOT-required pre-employment drug screen and be willing to submit to and pass FAA and company-mandated random drug and alcohol tests.
  • Pass a required 10-year work history review and submit to criminal background and fingerprint checks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in a safe and professional manner, adhering to all regulatory requirements, including OSHA, EPA, state, and federal regulations.

Minimum and/or Recommended Flight Times:

  • Total Time: 1500 hours minimum / 2000 hours recommended
  • Pilot in Command Time: 500 hours minimum / 1000 hours recommended
  • Multi-Engine: 500 hours minimum / 1000 hours recommended
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