Lead Captain | Challenger 350

Position Summary

The Lead Pilot-in-Command prepares and ensures the safe, efficient operation of the Challenger 350 in Part 91 and Part 135 flight operations for a Charter and Corporate operator, serving as the primary point of contact for the aircraft owner, mentoring crew, and reporting to the Base Chief Pilot.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Standby duty assignments; nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Live, or be willing to relocate, within a 2-hour call-out time of the home base.

Responsibilities

• Manage duty, flight, and rest times to company and CFR requirements.
• Maintain communication for standby duty, trip notifications, position calls, and pre/post-flight reports.
• Maintain and manage electronic flight bag (EFB) hardware and applications.
• Ensure navigation charts, publications, and company manuals are current.
• Act as primary point of contact for aircraft and flight matters on the CL350.
• Partner with the Regional Vice President and concierge team on trip logistics.
• Mentor additional crew members to owner and company expectations.

Requirements

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate (or ability to obtain).
• First Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator License.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Current passport; ability to obtain a U.S. driver's license; U.S. work eligibility.
• 4,000 total flight hours.
• 2,000 hours Pilot-in-Command.
• 500+ hours PIC in CL350 type.
• 1,000 multi-engine hours.
• 500 multi-engine PIC hours.
• 1,000 turbine hours.
• 1,000 turbine PIC hours.
• 300 instrument hours.
• 1,500 jet hours.
• 500 jet PIC hours.
• Unrestricted ability to travel to all EU, Canada, and Caribbean countries.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and FAA Pilot Record Database review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Initial or recurrent Part 142 training in type within the last 24 months.
• Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) certification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid life and short-term disability coverage.