Executive Jet Management | G-V Captain

Executive Jet Management (EJM), a Berkshire Hathaway company and NetJets subsidiary, seeks an experienced Lead Captain to operate a Gulfstream G550 aircraft based in Henderson, Nevada (KHND). This position involves active flight duties as Pilot in Command (PIC) while also serving as a peer leader for the flight department, managing client relationships, and overseeing operational safety and crew compliance.

About the Role

The Lead Captain will actively fly as PIC on a Gulfstream G550, managing a two-pilot account that operates under both Part 91 owner flights and Part 135 charter. The role includes leading the flight department, fostering effective crew resource management, and overseeing administrative tasks, operational safety, service quality, and crew compliance. The position requires active participation in client relationship management and ensuring crew adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. This is a non-commutable position, requiring candidates to reside in or relocate to the Las Vegas area.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) for Gulfstream G550 operations.
• Lead the designated flight department, balancing client needs with EJM requirements.
• Proactively communicate issues and opportunities to relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support/motivate crewmembers.
• Represent the EJM brand and report concerns to the Regional Chief Pilot.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Ensure completion of database updates, audits, and other recurring tasks.
• Manage account administration, including invoice reviews, vendor relationships, and charter approvals.
• Oversee crew scheduling and communications, office and aircraft supplies, and subscriptions.
• Ensure crewing and trip assignments meet company and regulatory standards.
• Perform flight planning, performance calculations, and weight and balance tasks.
• Lead Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) briefings.
• Adhere to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Serve as Ground Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator.
• Conduct aircraft preflight checks and verify mission readiness.
• Record aircraft discrepancies and monitor ground servicing.
• Conduct passenger briefings and address special passenger needs.
• Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles.
• Deliver consistent service to owners and passengers, identifying and resolving service deviations.
• Maintain required training and recency, and comply with the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Report safety and compliance concerns and ensure crew compliance with policies and audits.

Requirements

• Prior Part 135 experience is required.
• An FAA GV/G550/G450 type rating is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of the position.
• Must reside in or relocate to the Las Vegas area; the position is not commutable.
• Minimum flight experience:
  • 3,500 hours total flight time
  • 1,500 hours multi-engine land
  • 2,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
  • 500 hours PIC multi-engine land
  • 300 hours instrument time
  • 500 hours jet time