Captain | Large Cabin

Position Summary

The Large Cabin Captain serves as Pilot in Command for Corporate domestic and international flight operations, exercising final authority for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of assigned aircraft. The position leads assigned flight crews and supports complex worldwide operations while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, discretion, and passenger service.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, extended trips, and short-notice travel.

Responsibilities

• Exercise final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of assigned aircraft.
• Conduct domestic and international flights in accordance with FAA regulations, international requirements, and established operating procedures.
• Lead and mentor assigned flight crew members while promoting effective Crew Resource Management.
• Oversee flight planning, aircraft performance analysis, weather evaluation, fuel planning, and aircraft readiness.
• Evaluate airport and runway suitability for planned operations.
• Coordinate customs, immigration, permits, and other international operating requirements.
• Ensure required flight documentation, publications, and onboard equipment are complete and current.
• Verify required travel documentation for crew members and passengers.
• Ensure passenger safety, security, comfort, and service throughout each mission.
• Participate in Safety Management System activities, including hazard identification, safety reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain required certificates, type ratings, medical certification, training, and operational currency.
• Must currently reside within 2.5 hours of San Jose, California, or be willing to relocate.

Requirements

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Current Type Rating in at least one aircraft operated by the flight department or ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Gulfstream experience.
• Minimum 5,000 hours Total Time.
• Minimum 3,000 hours PIC.
• Minimum 2,000 hours Multi-Engine Turbine.
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Business, or a related field.
• 5 years of corporate aviation experience.
• Significant international flight operations experience.
• Long-range business aircraft experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and Crew Resource Management skills.
• Experience operating within BASC/IS-BAO and Safety Management System environments.
• Experience supporting executive-level passengers.
• Strong decision-making, risk management, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain worldwide travel eligibility, including required passports and visas.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks, security clearances, and recurrent training.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and handle passenger baggage and aircraft supplies.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
• Discretionary stock-based long-term incentive eligibility, depending on role.
• Paid time off.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

Compensation

• $243,100–$314,600 per year.