Solairus aviation | CL604/605 Captain

Company Overview

Solairus Aviation is a premier private aviation services company, dedicated to assisting aircraft owners with the safe, reliable, and efficient management and operation of their aircraft. Headquartered in California’s picturesque Wine Country, Solairus offers a stimulating work environment with nationwide operating bases. The company is built upon a unique culture emphasizing safety, service, and integrity, striving for excellence in every aspect of performance.

Solairus Aviation firmly believes its team members are its greatest asset and is committed to providing an exceptional employment experience. The organization embraces diversity and equal opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills are valued. Employees benefit from a comprehensive array of modern benefits, including a generous 401K matching structure, employee wellness programs, and top-tier health benefits.

Position Summary

Solairus Aviation is actively seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Full-Time Challenger 650 Captain to join its esteemed flight operations team in the Northeast region. The successful candidate will be a standout colleague, committed to upholding Solairus’s unique culture while safely and expertly meeting the sophisticated travel needs of clients. This pivotal role requires unwavering adherence to all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies, ensuring flight operations are conducted with the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

The Challenger 650 Captain is primarily responsible for:

• Ensuring the safe and prudent operation of the Challenger 650 aircraft in strict accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual, Solairus Aviation policies and procedures, and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Conducting thorough pre-flight inspections, meticulously reviewing the aircraft’s maintenance status, and performing comprehensive checks of weather conditions, facilities, and alternate airports along the planned route.
• Assuming ultimate responsibility for the safety and well-being of all passengers, the aircraft, and the crew during all flight operations.
• Ensuring the accurate and timely completion of all required trip paperwork in compliance with current company procedures.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for the Challenger 650 Captain position must meet the following stringent criteria:

Flight Time Requirements:

• Total Time: Minimum 3,000 hours
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Time: Minimum 1,500 hours
• Multi-Engine Land (MEL) Time: Minimum 1,500 hours
• Multi-Engine Land Pilot-in-Command (MEL PIC) Time: Minimum 500 hours
• Turbojet Aircraft Time: Minimum 500 hours
• Instrument Time: Minimum 250 hours

Specific Certifications & Skills:

• Possession of a current Type Rating on the Challenger 650 aircraft or a comparable business jet is essential.
• A valid First Class Medical Certificate is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work on an on-call basis, accommodating dynamic operational schedules.
• Capability to complete annual ICAO International procedures training.
• Primary residence must be within a 1-hour airline commute to major New York City airports (LGA/JFK/EWR).

Compensation

Compensation for Solairus crewmembers is competitive and varies based on market conditions, geographic area, experience level, equipment type/aircraft, specific job duties, training requirements, and the assigned account. Annual remuneration for this role ranges from $50,000 to $500,000.