Captain | Hawker 4000

Position Summary

The Hawker 4000 Captain serves as Pilot-in-Command within a Charter operation, holding final authority for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft. The position supports approximately 350 flight hours annually and requires strong leadership, technical proficiency, safety awareness, and passenger service. The successful candidate will be employed directly by the managed-aircraft client rather than the recruiting aviation management company.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Approximately 350 flight hours per year.
• Flexibility required to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command with final authority for assigned flights.
• Conduct pre-flight planning, including weather analysis, performance calculations, routing, fuel planning, and aircraft airworthiness verification.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, flight operations manuals, and standard operating procedures.
• Lead crew coordination and Crew Resource Management activities.
• Provide professional passenger service and serve as a primary client contact during flights.
• Participate in Safety Management System activities and operational risk mitigation.
• Mentor and provide leadership to First Officers and other flight crew members.
• Complete required post-flight documentation and report maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Maintain required training, medical, and operational currency.

Requirements

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Land Rating.
• Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 3,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours PIC.
• Minimum 1,500 hours Multi-Engine Land.
• Minimum 500 hours Multi-Engine PIC.
• Minimum 500 hours Jet.
• Minimum 250 hours IFR.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, flight planning, and safety management systems.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with flight-planning and aviation-management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 250 hours PIC in type.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.
• Previous Part 135 operational experience.

Benefits

• Eligible for a 15–20% target bonus.
• Negotiable relocation compensation for qualified moves.