Mountain Aviation | Captain

Here at Mountain Aviation, our employees provide exceptional service to our long-time jet charter clients, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What makes Mountain Aviation a great place to work? Not only are we the best Aircraft Charter, Management, and Maintenance operator in the Rocky Mountain Region, we offer flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and great employee benefits. We also offer professional growth opportunities to all of our employees pursuing a stable and successful career in aviation.

On January 5, 2021, Wheels Up Private Jets acquired Mountain Aviation, the 10th largest private jet charter operator in the U.S. In the last two years, Wheels Up acquired the #1 ranked Part 135 operator Gama Aviation Signature, 4th ranked Delta Private Jets, and 9th ranked Travel Management Company.

Wheels Up is a leading private aviation company that has made booking a private plane as easy as requesting an Uber or reserving an Airbnb. Offering three membership options—Connect, Core, and Business—that significantly reduce the cost to fly privately, as well as management services for whole aircraft owners, we deliver a total aviation solution for more than 9,000 members and customers throughout North America.

Wheels Up gives members access to one of the world’s largest owned and managed fleets of private aircraft, totaling more than 250 aircraft—as well as a fleet of approximately 1,250 Wheels Up-approved partner aircraft ranging from Light to Large-Cabin Jets. Members can also attend exclusive events and take advantage of a suite of hospitality, lifestyle, and retail benefits from some of the world’s preeminent brands.

At Wheels Up, we are realizing our vision of making private aviation and the accompanying lifestyle accessible to millions of individuals, families, and businesses in the U.S. and around the world.

We are currently looking for a Metroliner Captain (Part 91) .

The schedule will vary based on Lidar missions.

Trips will be CONUS and OCONUS for up to 60 days.

MUST HAVE SA-227 TYPE RATING WITH AT LEAST 250 PIC IN-TYPE

Position Summary:

The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) has command and responsibility for the flight crew, passengers, cargo, the safe conduct of the flight, and provides guidance and coordinates activities of every individual connected with all phases of the aircraft operation. The PIC adheres to proper Cockpit Resource Management (CRM) techniques. The PIC reports to the Chief Pilot and to the Director of Operations. This aircraft will be used primarily for geospacial missions around the US and beyond.

Schedule: Varies based on Lidar missions

Salary: $90k - $100k / yr

Essential Functions:

• Retain final authority for the safe operation of aircraft.
• Direct the activities of the Second-in-Command (SIC), ensuring all flight crewmembers understand and complete their duties using appropriate CRM.
• Ensure the assigned aircraft is airworthy and all proper documents are on board and is properly stocked for the trip
• Make decisions to the start, delay, cancellation of flight or deviation from planned destination when operating conditions dictate.
• Prepare or supervise all flight plan considerations, including but not limited to, weather, performance, appropriate flight level, appropriate fueling, airport facilities, and navigational aids and flight following procedures are followed.
• Ensure the aircraft weight and balance form/manifest is properly completed, signed, and distributed.
• Report promptly all known or suspected FAA violations or incidents to the Chief Pilot.
• Maintain a current medical certificate as required and notify the Chief Pilot if medical condition may impair ability to perform the flight.
• Ensure all passengers/sensor operators are properly briefed for the proposed flight as well as all provisions for their comfort have been made.
• Ensure all maintenance write-ups are coordinated with and passed on to the maintenance personnel and that Flight Operations is alerted to the current status of the aircraft.
• Ensure appropriate communications with Operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thoroughly knowledgeable in the General Operations Manual, FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, Flight Manuals, and other instructions pertinent to assigned duties.
• Must have ability to interact with clients and determine if their needs are being met as well as to help resolve any issues with a friendly, helpful demeanor.
• Must have interest and understanding of aerial surveying

Minimum Qualifications:

• Reside in the Denver, Colorado area
• FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Valid Passport
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) w/Multi-Engine privileges
• 2000 Total Time
• 1500 Pilot-in-Command
• 500 Multi-Engine Pilot-in-Command
• 200 Turbine
• At least 250 hours PIC in Metroliner (SA227)
• Ability to work and fly overnight to complete missions

Preferred Qualifications:

• 500+ hours PIC in Metroliner (SA227)
• Typed & Current
• Previous aerial surveying experience

Work Conditions:

Work is performed in an aircraft with an on-demand flight schedule ranging through all hours of the day.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and voluntary Life Insurance available first of the month following date of hire
• Company paid Life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• AFLAC (optional)
• FSA/HSA account (optional)
• 401k with company match at 3%
• PTO accrual that starts immediately upon hire

Mountain Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.