Jet Access | Captain

Jet Access is seeking a typed and current CJ3 (CE-525B) Captain for a home-based position in the United States. This Captain role involves command authority, operational control, and leadership of flight crews for managed and charter operations under FAR Parts 135 and 91. The position reports to the Chief Pilot and requires extensive flight planning, client service, and operational coordination.

About the Role

The Captain serves as the senior crewmember, responsible for making final safety-based go/no-go decisions and leading assigned First Officers. Key duties include conducting detailed flight planning, providing premium client service, coordinating aircraft and maintenance activities, managing regulatory documentation, overseeing international operations, and mentoring junior pilots. The role demands domestic and international travel, extended overnight assignments, availability for evenings and weekends, and routine on-call periods, operating on an 8/6 rotation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set safety, airmanship, professionalism, and service standards for each assignment.
• Lead the flight crew and represent Jet Access to aircraft owners and passengers.
• Mentor First Officers and provide constructive post-flight feedback.
• Foster an environment of open communication and shared accountability.
• Report pilot development observations to the Chief Pilot.
• Conduct operations in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual, applicable FARs, and company policy.
• Exercise operational control for the Director of Operations.
• Make final go/no-go decisions.
• Maintain required flight proficiency and currency.
• Lead flight planning, weather analysis, NOTAM review, and crew preparation.
• Ensure compliance with flight-time, duty-time, and rest limitations.
• Deliver personalized premium client service and coordinate itinerary changes.
• Conduct passenger briefings and manage in-flight service.
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Review flight and maintenance logs, verify airworthiness, and oversee aircraft servicing.
• Document engine-trend data and verify required equipment.
• Coordinate timely aircraft maintenance.
• Accurately complete all required records.
• Act as Ground and In-flight Security Coordinator where applicable.
• Verify international travel documents and coordinate customs and immigration.
• Comply with FAA, ICAO, and foreign-authority regulations.
• Undertake special projects supporting company growth.

Requirements

• Hold an ATP certificate.
• Possess a current First Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
• Minimum 500 hours multi-engine PIC time.
• Minimum 250 hours PIC in type on the CE-525B.
• Minimum 250 hours turbine PIC time on the assigned aircraft.
• Initial or recurrent training on the required aircraft type completed within the preceding 12 months.
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations governing FAR Part 135 and Part 91 operations.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Valid passport.
• Proficiency with digital flight-planning tools, avionics systems, and web or mobile flight applications.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Maintain FAA medical and physical standards for Part 135 PIC operations.
• Ability to undertake domestic and international travel, extended duty periods, overnight operations, multi-day assignments, evening and weekend work, and routine on-call periods.
• Strong alignment with Jet Access values including safety, excellence, professional development, clear communication, client service, mentorship, and continuous improvement.