Jet Aviation | Captain

Job Title: Lead Captain - Gulfstream 550

Location: Teterboro, NJ, US

Job Category: Flight Services | Career Level: Technicians / Crew | Requisition ID: 5696

Company Overview

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has defined excellence in global flight services. With a network spanning over 50 locations worldwide, the company provides comprehensive aircraft management, sales, charter, and maintenance solutions. Jet Aviation is built upon a foundation of dedicated professionals committed to the art of aviation and the delivery of seamless, high-quality travel experiences.

Position Summary

Jet Aviation is seeking a professional Lead Captain for the Gulfstream 550 based in Teterboro, New Jersey. This role serves as the Pilot in Command (PIC), bearing ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of assigned flight missions. Beyond flight operations, the Lead Captain acts as a mentor, brand ambassador, and leader, upholding the company’s values of trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency while ensuring the highest standards of safety and client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) for all assigned flights, overseeing pre-flight/post-flight inspections, flight planning, and weather analysis.
• Mentor and develop crew members, including coordinating training and conducting performance reviews.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems to ensure precision operations and adaptability.
• Champion a robust safety culture by adhering to industry best practices and collaborating with maintenance teams on aircraft discrepancies.
• Manage administrative duties, including trip documentation, manual maintenance, and support for crew hiring.
• Represent the Jet Aviation brand with professionalism and discretion.

Requirements

• Certifications: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and FAA First Class Medical.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of aviation experience with 3,500 hours of total fixed-wing time, including:
  • 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command
  • 1,500 hours Multi-Engine
  • 500 hours Turbo-Jet
  • 500 hours Turbine
  • 100 hours Night
  • 75 hours Simulated Instrument
• Education: High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Operational Requirements: Ability to work a variable schedule and travel extensively worldwide without restriction.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving abilities and a commitment to operational integrity.
• A quality-driven mindset with a passion for collaborative teamwork.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The role requires regular standing, walking, and sitting, with occasional climbing, kneeling, or crouching. Candidates must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds. Operations occur in diverse environments ranging from maintenance hangars to upscale customer spaces, involving potential exposure to varying noise levels, vibrations, fuel fumes, and seasonal temperature extremes.

Benefits

Jet Aviation provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance; a matching 401(k); 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; and tuition reimbursement.

Jet Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.