Jet Aviation | Captain

Job Overview

Jet Aviation, a leader in aviation services since 1967, is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced Captain to command the Falcon 900EX EASy. This critical role is based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and reports directly to the Lead Captain, ensuring adherence to company operating policies and procedures. The Captain is paramount in ensuring the safe, secure, and efficient execution of all flight assignments, acting as the ultimate authority for flight safety and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Exercising Pilot in Command authority for all assigned flights, with an unwavering commitment to safety, security, and quality.
• Safely operating the aircraft, making informed decisions regarding departure times, routes, and flight cancellations based on weather or operational conditions.
• Ensuring strict compliance with all federal, local, and company regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Implementing necessary adjustments to flight plans and operations due to en-route conditions, maintaining adherence to company standards.
• Conducting flights in a safe, prudent, and professional manner, meeting or exceeding industry and company standards.
• Accurately completing all required trip paperwork in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborating effectively with the First Officer to ensure a comprehensive understanding of all flight aspects.
• Managing aircraft discrepancies, accurately logging issues, and reporting them to the Director of Maintenance or their designee, determining deferral or repair needs according to the approved MEL.
• Ensuring flight crew readiness, including proper attire and fitness for duty.
• Maintaining expert knowledge of all aircraft systems, including emergency procedures.
• Securing the aircraft post-flight, arranging hangar storage as necessary or instructed.
• Obtaining and analyzing all relevant weather reports, forecasts, and NOTAMs.
• Filing flight plans with the appropriate air traffic control facilities.
• Analyzing terminal and en-route charts for the intended landing airport and alternates.
• Performing In-Flight Security Coordinator (ISC) duties as per applicable security programs.
• Conducting passenger safety briefings or delegating this responsibility appropriately.
• Mentoring and developing the First Officer to prepare them for potential command responsibilities.
• Submitting leg manifests to operations control prior to departure and end-of-day reports upon completion of each flight day.
• Actively promoting a culture of open safety information sharing and reporting all hazards and concerns.
• Immediately reporting any hazardous actions, conduct, or events to the Chief Pilot and Director of Safety.
• Delegating duties while retaining ultimate responsibility.
• Representing Jet Aviation professionally both internally and externally.

Minimum Qualifications

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with appropriate Aircraft Type Rating.
• Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• 3,500 hours Total Fixed Wing flight time.
• 1,500 hours Multi-Engine Land flight time.
• 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command flight time.
• 1,500 hours Turbojet flight time.
• 500 hours Turbine flight time.
• 100 hours Night flight time.
• 75 hours Actual or Simulated Instrument flight time.
• A minimum of 5 years of cumulative aviation experience.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively worldwide without restrictions.
• Valid driver's license.

Desired Characteristics

• College degree preferred.
• High integrity, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team-oriented approach, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive, efficient, and resourceful problem-solver.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• A pleasant, friendly, and helpful demeanor to enhance customer and colleague experiences.
• Quality-driven with a passion for excellence and a commitment to representing Jet Aviation as a Brand Ambassador.
• Demonstrated commitment to Jet Aviation values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to perform essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities. The role involves frequent use of hands and fingers, standing, walking, and sitting, with occasional climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must be capable of lifting and moving up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally. Specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, are required.

The work environment encompasses both heavy maintenance areas and upscale customer zones. Noise levels can be moderate to loud, with occasional high volumes during aircraft operations. Exposure to vibration is frequent, and occasional fuel fumes may be present. Employees must be prepared to work in all weather conditions. The hangar environment may experience extreme temperatures during different seasons.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this position is $240,000 - $260,000. This range serves as an estimate and actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, geographic location, and other qualifications.

Jet Aviation offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and professional growth. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness incentives, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more.