Captain | ERJ 135/145

Job type
Full Time
Category
Charter
Position
Captain
Aircraft
Embraer ERJ 135/140/145
Certificates
FAA ATP
Pay
USD 118,000–153,963 per year
Posted
October 10, 2026

Position Summary

The Captain operates Embraer ERJ 135/145 aircraft while maintaining high standards of flight safety, regulatory compliance, crew leadership, and passenger service.

Schedule

  • Full-time with flexible scheduling.
  • Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.
  • Must maintain a residence allowing arrival within 120 minutes of dispatch during assigned duty periods.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct safe flight operations in accordance with company manuals and procedures.
  • Complete preflight planning and prepare flight plans.
  • Follow assigned schedules and operational directives.
  • Provide professional passenger service.
  • Ensure aircraft cleanliness, readiness, and necessary provisions.
  • Maintain professional appearance and crew leadership.

Requirements

  • Minimum age 23.
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane Ratings.
  • Current First Class Medical.
  • Minimum 1,500 Total Time, 500 PIC, 500 Multi-Engine.
  • English Proficiency Endorsement.
  • Current passport and valid driver's license.
  • U.S. work authorization and ability to travel internationally.
  • Ability to complete employment history, criminal history, reference, and driving-record checks.
  • Ability to pass DOT pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
  • No previous aviation-related accidents or incidents.
  • Ability to lift 75 pounds routinely.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2,000 Total Time.
  • 1,000 PIC.
  • 1,000 Multi-Engine.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Disability and voluntary life insurance.
  • 401(k) with up to 6% employer match.
  • Paid sick leave, up to 56 hours accrued annually.
  • Vacation benefits.
  • Non-revenue travel privileges.
  • Medical, family, parental, and personal leave programs.
  • $10,000 retention incentive after 24 months, followed by additional $10,000 incentives after each subsequent 12 months of active service.

Compensation

  • Starting annual salary of $118,000.
  • Advertised salary range of $118,000–$153,963.
  • Potential $25,000 check pilot, $10,000 AR/GUS, and $7,500 in-base overrides.
  • Additional trip-based incentives may apply.