Falcon 7X Captain | Full-Time Corporate Pilot Opportunity in Dulles, Virginia (KIAD Base)

Overview: Join Solairus Aviation

Solairus Aviation, a premier private aviation services provider, is actively seeking a highly skilled and dedicated full-time Falcon 7X Captain to join its professional flight operation. This essential position is based at Dulles International Airport (KIAD) in Northern Virginia. The ideal candidate will be a standout aviation professional committed to operational excellence, striving to safely and expertly meet the travel needs of clients while consistently upholding Solairus’ unique culture of safety, superior service, and integrity.

Job Title:: Falcon 7X Captain
Category:: Pilot
Location:: Dulles, VA (KIAD)
Position Type:: Full-Time
Job ID:: 2025-1635

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

The successful Captain will be primarily responsible for the safe, reliable, and prudent operation of the Falcon 7X aircraft, adhering strictly to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Solairus Aviation’s stringent operational policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include:

Serving as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) for all assigned flights aboard the Falcon 7X aircraft.
Ensuring the absolute safety of all passengers, aircraft, and crew throughout the flight profile.
Diligently reviewing the aircraft’s maintenance status and verifying airworthiness prior to dispatch.
Executing a comprehensive pre-flight inspection in strict accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
Thoroughly checking weather forecasts, facility conditions, and logistical details for the intended route of flight, including primary and alternate airports.
Ensuring that the flight is conducted in accordance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and established Solairus Aviation policies and procedures.
Accurately completing all required trip paperwork, logs, and documentation according to current operational protocols.

Minimum Pilot Qualifications and Flight Experience

Candidates are required to possess a proven track record of aviation professionalism and meet the following minimum flight experience thresholds:

Total Flight Time: 3,000 hours
Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Time: 1,500 hours
Multi-Engine Land (MEL) Time: 1,500 hours
MEL PIC Time: 500 hours
Time in Turbo Jet Aircraft: 500 hours
Instrument Time: 250 hours

Specific Certifications and Operational Requirements

Type Rating on the Falcon 7X aircraft or a type rating on a comparable large-cabin business jet is required.
The applicant must hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
The Captain must be available and prepared to work on an on-call basis to meet dynamic operational demands.
Commitment to completing required ICAO International procedures training annually is mandatory.
The candidate must establish their primary residence within a two-hour driving radius of the KIAD base or demonstrate a commitment to immediate relocation.

Why Partner with Solairus Aviation?

Solairus is a distinguished private aviation services company focused on assisting aircraft owners with the safe, reliable, and efficient management and operation of their aircraft. Headquartered in the scenic California Wine Country, Solairus Aviation is recognized as a destination employer, offering stimulating work environments across nationwide operating bases.

The company firmly believes that its team members are its greatest asset and is committed to providing an exceptional employment experience. Solairus offers a modern array of benefits to employees, including a generous 401K matching structure, comprehensive health benefits, and robust employee wellness programs.

Solairus Aviation champions diversity and equal opportunity, committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills to ensure the highest quality of work.

Compensation Information

Solairus collects salary range information based on current market conditions from multiple industry sources. Solairus crewmember compensation is competitive and ranges between $50,000 and $500,000 annually. Final salary determination is based on factors including geographic area, experience level, equipment type (Falcon 7X), specific job duties, training requirements, and the assigned client account.