Captain | Gulfstream G800 (GVIII)

Position Summary

The Captain holds command authority across a managed and charter fleet in a Part 135/91 Charter and Corporate operation, serving as senior crewmember with operational control on each assignment aboard the Gulfstream G800 (GVIII). The role sets the standard for safety, airmanship, and client experience, leads the flight crew, mentors First Officers, and flies roughly 250 hours per year for aircraft owners and charter clients.

Schedule

• Variable schedule driven by aircraft assignment, charter demand, and owner travel; flexibility essential.
• Approximately 250 flight hours per year.
• Domestic and international trip sequences with early departures, late arrivals, and multi-day operations away from base.
• Evening and weekend availability required and routine; on-call periods are standard.
• Field-based, aircraft-based role requiring in-person presence at assigned base airports and charter departure points.

Responsibilities

• Model the safety culture, professionalism, and service standards on every flight assignment.
• Provide mentorship and in-flight guidance to assigned First Officers and deliver honest post-flight feedback.
• Communicate First Officer performance and development to the Chief Pilot.
• Foster a crew environment of open communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability.
• Conduct operations per the Flight Operations Manual, applicable FARs, and company policies.
• Exercise operational control on behalf of the Director of Operations, making final go/no-go decisions.
• Maintain proficiency and currency as required crewmember in command on all assigned aircraft.
• Lead pre-flight planning, weather analysis, and NOTAM review.
• Ensure compliance with flight/duty-time limitations and rest requirements.
• Deliver premium flight experiences and foster outstanding client relationships.
• Coordinate itinerary changes and special requirements with the Operations Control Center in real time.
• Conduct preflight briefings and manage in-flight service to the company standard.
• Review flight and maintenance logs to verify airworthiness and coordinate open items with maintenance.
• Ensure preflight, post-flight, and routine servicing is documented; monitor and document engine trend data.
• Verify current manuals, charts, and required equipment are aboard before each flight.
• Complete flight, aircraft, and passenger records per FAR Part 135.
• Perform Ground and In-flight Security Coordinator duties per 49 CFR 1544.215(b-c).
• Verify valid documentation for international travel and meet customs/immigration requirements.
• Conduct international operations in compliance with FAA, ICAO, and applicable foreign authority regulations.

Requirements

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Current First Class Medical Certificate.
• 5,000 total flight hours.
• 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command.
• 500 hours multi-engine Pilot-in-Command.
• 250 hours PIC in type and 250 hours turbine PIC on the assigned aircraft.
• Current experience in a heavy Gulfstream, model G500 or above.
• Completed initial or recurrent training on the required aircraft type within the preceding 12 months.
• Working knowledge of FARs applicable to Part 135 and Part 91 operations.
• Valid state driver's license and passport.
• Proficiency with digital flight-planning tools, avionics systems, and web/mobile flight applications.
• Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Part 135 or corporate flight operations experience with a managed-fleet operator serving high-net-worth clientele.
• Demonstrated track record of mentoring and developing junior pilots.
• Familiarity with Avianis, ForeFlight Dispatch, or similar scheduling/dispatch platforms.
• Extensive international flight operations experience, including ICAO airspace, overwater procedures, and customs coordination.
• Participation in safety management system programs, audit preparation, or fleet standardization initiatives.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid professional development and recurrent training.
• Discounted flight training.

Compensation

• Competitive base compensation per the Jet Access Flight Crew Compensation Plan, paid bi-weekly.
• FLSA Exempt.