Pilot Opportunity at Ventura Air Services
Ventura Air Services seeks dedicated and experienced pilots to join its growing team. As an established Part 135 operator with a family-owned environment, Ventura Air Services offers pilots stability and a commitment to growth and integrity. The company values each pilot as an individual and provides custom-tailored professional development opportunities based on their career goals. Ventura Air Services fosters a positive work environment characterized by dedication, hard work, fun, and a strong set of core values.
Benefits:
- $15,000 Signing Bonus
- $130,000 Base Compensation
- Home-Based Location: Crew members can reside anywhere within a two-hour radius of an airport in the lower 48 states.
- Flexible Schedules: Options include 8/6 and 15/13 rotations; travel days are included.
- Company Credit Cards & Per Diem: Company credit cards are provided for hotels, rental cars, etc. Per diem is $65 domestic and $95 international for meal expenses.
- Upgrade and Advancement Opportunities: Ventura Air Services encourages career growth and offers opportunities to become company instructors, standards/IOE captains, or check airmen.
- Overtime and Holiday/Birthday/Anniversary Pay: Extra days worked are compensated, and holiday pay is provided when rotations require time away from family.
Additional Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- HSA/FSA Options
- Short/Long Term Disability Options
- 401K with Company Match (after 3 months)
- 100% Company-Paid Travel Expenses (both on duty and to/from work)
- 8 Days Paid Time Off (Vacation) Year 1, increasing annually
- Uniform Allowance (Initial and Annual)
- Company-Issued iPad
Ventura Air Services seeks pilots with a proven record of safety, stability, and experience in both domestic and international operations. Ideal candidates are career-driven, dependable, possess superior customer service skills, and exhibit excellent communication abilities. A strong employment background and solid work ethic are essential.
Requirements:
- ATP Certification
- 1st Class Medical Certificate
- CE-560XL Type Rating
- 3,000 hours total flight time
- 1,500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time
- 250 hours in CE-560XL aircraft
- Must be able to travel internationally without restriction
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Initial/recurrent training in type within the previous 36 months
- 500 hours in CE-560XL aircraft
- International experience