01 October 2025

Jet Aviation | Captain

Farmingdale, NY, United States

Gulfstream 550 Captain

Farmingdale, New York | Onsite Position

Company Overview

Jet Aviation, a distinguished global leader in business aviation since 1967, is renowned for crafting exceptional flight experiences. From its foundational hangar in Basel, Switzerland, the company has grown to encompass over 4,500 dedicated employees across approximately 50 worldwide locations. Jet Aviation offers a comprehensive suite of elite services including Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO operations, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. The organization prides itself on a team of "artisans of aviation" who passionately perfect the art of flight, ensuring every customer journey is seamless, whether in the hangar, on the ground, or behind the scenes, enabling global flight with unwavering passion.

Position Summary

Jet Aviation is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Gulfstream 550 Captain to join its esteemed Flight Services team in Farmingdale, New York. This pivotal role requires the Captain, acting as Pilot in Command, to hold ultimate authority and responsibility for the safe, secure, and efficient conduct of all assigned flights. The Captain reports directly to the Lead Captain, ensuring strict adherence to company operating policies and procedures while consistently upholding the highest standards of aviation safety, security, and quality in every flight operation.

Key Responsibilities

The Gulfstream 550 Captain’s responsibilities are comprehensive and critical, ensuring the seamless and compliant operation of all assigned flights. Key duties include:

Minimum Requirements

Prospective candidates for this distinguished role must possess the following essential qualifications:

Desired Characteristics

The ideal candidate will also embody these valuable attributes:

Work Environment & Benefits

This role operates within a dynamic environment encompassing both heavy maintenance facilities and upscale customer areas. While noise levels are typically moderate, occasional high volumes may occur during aircraft arrivals and departures. Employees may experience frequent vibration and occasional fuel fumes, and must be prepared to work in all types of weather conditions. The hangar environment can experience extreme temperatures during certain seasons.

Jet Aviation offers its eligible employees a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support well-being both inside and outside of work. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness awards, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Jet Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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