Jet Aviation | Captain

Lead Captain - Gulfstream 550

Location: Teterboro, NJ, US, 07608

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

Position Summary

Jet Aviation is seeking a professional Lead Captain for the Gulfstream 550 based in Teterboro, New Jersey. The Lead Captain serves as the Pilot in Command (PIC), bearing ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of assigned flights. This role requires a leader dedicated to mentorship, safety, security, and the delivery of high-quality service, embodying Jet Aviation’s core values of trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead flight operations, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections, flight plan filing, and weather/route analysis.
• Mentor and guide crew members, fostering professional development, performance management, and effective scheduling.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems to ensure precision and adaptability in diverse operating conditions.
• Champion a culture of safety and compliance, conducting passenger briefings and coordinating aircraft maintenance discrepancies.
• Manage administrative duties, including trip documentation and aircraft manual maintenance.
• Represent the Jet Aviation brand with professional integrity during all internal and external interactions.

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and FAA First Class Medical.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of aviation experience with 3,500 hours total fixed-wing time. This must include:
  • 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC)
  • 1,500 hours Multi-Engine
  • 500 hours Turbo-Jet
  • 500 hours Turbine
  • 100 hours Night
  • 75 hours Simulated Instrument
• Education: High school diploma.
• Compliance: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Readiness: Ability to work a variable schedule and travel extensively worldwide without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities with a commitment to integrity and discretion.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements

• Tasks require regular standing, walking, sitting, and occasional climbing, kneeling, or crouching.
• Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting.
• Requirement to maintain sharp vision across various ranges and depths.
• Operations occur in diverse environments, including hangars, maintenance areas, and upscale customer spaces, involving potential exposure to noise, vibrations, fuel fumes, and varying weather/temperature conditions.

Compensation and Benefits

Jet Aviation provides a competitive benefit package for eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts. Salary is determined based on candidate experience, geographic location, and other relevant factors.

Jet Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.