Solairus aviation | CL30 Captain

Job Overview

Solairus Aviation seeks a Full-Time Challenger 3500 Captain to join an operation based at the KBNA airport. The role requires a candidate who excels as a team member and consistently pursues excellence. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team focused on safely and expertly meeting client travel needs while upholding Solairus's core values of safety, service, and integrity. The Captain will work closely with a seasoned aircraft owner and founder of a prominent nationwide brand, contributing to an operation committed to exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional travel experiences. This role features a competitive compensation and benefits package, a schedule offering significant home time, and opportunities for domestic and international travel within a dynamic business aviation environment. Prior experience flying mid-size or larger corporate aircraft is mandatory.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure the safe operation of the Challenger 3500 aircraft.
• Conduct flights in a safe and prudent manner, adhering to all applicable regulations and procedures, including but not limited to:
• Reviewing the aircraft's maintenance status.
• Performing pre-flight inspections in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Completing thorough checks of weather and facilities for the planned route, including alternates.
• Ensuring flight operations comply with Solairus Aviation policies and procedures, as well as applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Maintaining the safety of all passengers, aircraft, and crew.
• Accurately completing all trip paperwork according to current procedures.

Qualifications

• Total Flight Time: 3000 hours
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Time: 1500 hours
• Multi-Engine Land (MEL) Time: 1500 hours
• MEL PIC Time: 500 hours
• Time in Turbo Jet Aircraft: 500 hours
• Instrument Flight Time: 250 hours

Specific Qualifications and Certifications

• Preference will be given to candidates holding a type rating for the Challenger 3500 or comparable aircraft.
• Experience flying mid-size or larger corporate aircraft is a requirement.
• Possession of a first-class medical certificate is mandatory.
• Availability to work on an on-call basis is required.
• Completion of KBNA International procedures training annually is necessary.
• Primary residence must be within a 2-hour drive of KBNA, or willingness to relocate is required.

Additional Information

The estimated salary range for this position is $200,000 to $250,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including geographic location, experience level, aircraft/equipment type, job responsibilities, required training, and the specific needs of the assigned account.