Lead Captain - Gulfstream 650

Job Description

About the Company Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form — growing from a single hangar in Basel, Switzerland to more than 4,500 employees across some 50 locations worldwide. The company covers Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, fixed and rotary wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight — the artisans of aviation, in the hangar, on the ground and behind the scenes, enabling global flight with passion. Role Overview Take command of your career at 40,000 feet. As a Lead Captain you are entrusted with ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional operation of flight assignments. The role is more than flying — it is about leadership, mentorship and embodying the values that make Jet Aviation a global leader in private aviation. The Lead Captain serves as Pilot in Command (PIC) for assigned flights, ensuring the highest standards of safety, security and quality. You will also help develop crew members, foster a culture of excellence, elevate the travel experience and exercise true airmanship in an environment where discretion, adaptability and leadership are paramount. Jet Aviation offers a dynamic and rewarding environment where your expertise and leadership will make a lasting impact. You will represent the company as a trusted Brand Ambassador, exemplifying its core values of trust, honesty, alignment and transparency while consistently delivering excellence to customers and colleagues alike. Key Responsibilities Lead with confidence: ensure the safe and efficient operation of all assigned flights, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections, filing flight plans, and analysing weather and route conditions to make informed decisions. Crew leadership and development: mentor and guide crew members to support their professional growth, conduct performance reviews, and coordinate schedules and training to maintain seamless operations. Deliver excellence: maintain a complete working knowledge of all aircraft systems in order to operate with precision, manage flight plans and adapt to changing conditions. Champion safety and compliance: promote a strong safety culture by following best practice, conducting passenger briefings and promptly addressing aircraft discrepancies with the maintenance teams. Administrative excellence: manage trip documentation, maintain aircraft manuals, assist in crew hiring, and represent Jet Aviation professionally in all internal and external interactions. Represent the brand: act as the face of Jet Aviation, showing professionalism and dedication to the mission of delivering exceptional service. Requirements Flexibility: able to work a variable schedule to meet flight mission profiles. Global readiness: willing to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions. Education: high school diploma required; a college degree is preferred. Team spirit: strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a passion for collaboration, with exceptional organisational and communication skills and a deep understanding of the aviation industry, approached with a pleasant, friendly and professional manner. Commitment to excellence: a quality-driven mindset and a relentless drive for quality, representing Jet Aviation as a trusted global leader. Management skills: a proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving, handling all responsibilities with integrity and discretion. Licences & Qualifications Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate FAA First Class Medical Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record Experience Five years of aviation experience 3,500 hours total fixed-wing time 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command 1,500 hours multi-engine 500 hours turbo-jet and 500 hours turbine 100 hours night 75 hours simulated instrument What We Offer Compensation: the posting does not state a salary range. The final salary is determined by factors such as the candidate's experience, geographic location and other relevant considerations. Health, dental and vision insurance Matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts Short-term and long-term disability cover, plus life insurance Employee assistance programmes and health and wellness awards Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement Employee discounts Additional Information Physical requirements: regular standing, walking and sitting, with occasional climbing, kneeling or crouching. Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting. Sharp vision across various ranges and depths must be maintained. Work environment: a variety of settings from heavy maintenance areas to upscale customer spaces, with the dynamic atmosphere of aircraft arrivals and departures — occasional high noise levels, vibration and exposure to fuel fumes, plus changing weather and seasonal temperature extremes in hangars. Global impact: the role involves worldwide travel, delivering exceptional service and representing Jet Aviation's commitment to excellence. Jet Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

Requirements

• Lead with confidence: ensure the safe and efficient operation of all assigned flights, including pre-flight and post-flight inspections, filing flight plans, and analysing weather and route conditions to make informed decisions.
• Crew leadership and development: mentor and guide crew members to support their professional growth, conduct performance reviews, and coordinate schedules and training to maintain seamless operations.
• Deliver excellence: maintain a complete working knowledge of all aircraft systems in order to operate with precision, manage flight plans and adapt to changing conditions.
• Champion safety and compliance: promote a strong safety culture by following best practice, conducting passenger briefings and promptly addressing aircraft discrepancies with the maintenance teams.
• Administrative excellence: manage trip documentation, maintain aircraft manuals, assist in crew hiring, and represent Jet Aviation professionally in all internal and external interactions.
• Represent the brand: act as the face of Jet Aviation, showing professionalism and dedication to the mission of delivering exceptional service.
• Flexibility: able to work a variable schedule to meet flight mission profiles.
• Global readiness: willing to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions.
• Education: high school diploma required; a college degree is preferred.
• Team spirit: strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail and a passion for collaboration, with exceptional organisational and communication skills and a deep understanding of the aviation industry, approached with a pleasant, friendly and professional manner.
• Commitment to excellence: a quality-driven mindset and a relentless drive for quality, representing Jet Aviation as a trusted global leader.
• Management skills: a proactive, resourceful approach to problem-solving, handling all responsibilities with integrity and discretion.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
• FAA First Class Medical
• Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record
• Five years of aviation experience
• 3,500 hours total fixed-wing time
• 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command
• 1,500 hours multi-engine
• 500 hours turbo-jet and 500 hours turbine
• 100 hours night
• 75 hours simulated instrument
• Matching 401(k), health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programmes and health and wellness awards
• Employee discounts

Benefits

• Compensation: the posting does not state a salary range. The final salary is determined by factors such as the candidate's experience, geographic location and other relevant considerations.
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability cover, plus life insurance
• Generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement