Empire Airlines | Captain
Empire Airlines is seeking an experienced ATR Captain to provide safe, efficient, and compliant flight operations from Missoula, Montana. This Captain role focuses on all phases of aircraft operation, including weather and cargo monitoring, fuel and loading verification, dispatch coordination, regulatory compliance, crew supervision, and professional leadership.
About the Role
The ATR Captain is responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft throughout all flight phases. Key duties include monitoring weather and cargo safety, making go/no-go decisions, verifying fuel and loading, and selecting alternate destinations. The Captain will manage unexpected situations, communicate effectively with air traffic control and dispatch, file necessary reports, and adhere to regulatory and company policies. This leadership position involves crew supervision and evaluation, staying current with industry changes, and embodying professional conduct to represent Empire Airlines.
Requirements
- ATP certificate with a Multi-Engine Land (MEL) rating.
- First-class medical certificate.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Compliance with the company’s FAA/DOT Drug and Alcohol Program.
- Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) currency and proficiency.
- Minimum 2,500 hours of total flight time.
- Minimum 1,000 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
- Minimum 1,000 hours of Multi-Engine Land (MEL) time.
- Minimum 300 hours of turbine or turboprop time.
- Minimum 500 hours of crew time meeting Part 121.436 pilot-qualification requirements.
Qualifications
- ATP Unrestricted or ATP Restricted license.
Flight Experience
- Minimum total flight time: 2,500 hours
- Minimum PIC time: 1,000 hours
- Minimum turbine time: 300 hours
- Minimum multi-engine time: 1,000 hours