Pilot in Command (PIC) - Learjet 60

Job Description

About the Company Jetvia has provided executive jet charter services for over 35 years, built on safety, dependability and transparency, and prides itself on a refined travel experience that prioritises the security and time of every guest. The company supports its team members first so they are empowered to deliver exceptional service, and operates with an ownership mindset in which accountability is the standard and egos are left at the door. Role Overview The Learjet 60 Captain is responsible for providing a superior air transportation experience with an outstanding safety record on every flight. As the face of Jetvia, the Captain delivers technically accurate and safe transportation together with an exceptional service experience, maintaining a professional demeanour and full command of the aircraft at all times. This is a home-based position and no relocation is required. Key Responsibilities Ensure safe operation of the aircraft from taxi through take-off and landing per FAA guidelines and Jetvia Standard Operating Practices Conduct thorough flight planning, including weather reviews for destination, en route and alternate airports Calculate and review aircraft weight and balance, fuel planning and performance data Greet guests pre-flight, give safety briefings and verify itineraries while providing weather updates Act as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on all areas of operation and regulatory compliance Supervise and direct the First Officer and coordinate the functions of all assigned crew members Serve as Inflight Security Coordinator and represent Jetvia with executive clients and charter partners Maintain the aircraft's professional appearance and ensure all pre-flight inspections are performed Communicate maintenance discrepancies through the appropriate channels and complete all required paperwork accurately Licences & Qualifications FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate Learjet 60 type rating Bachelor's degree preferred Experience Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time with 500 hours multi-engine 50 hours turbine time 300 hours Learjet 60 PIC Preferred: 3,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours multi-engine Preferred: previous Part 135 operational experience as Pilot in Command Requirements Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills Superior customer service skills Physically able to perform all duties related to aircraft operation and passenger service Able to work varying hours including days, nights, weekends and rotating holidays Must live within driving distance of a Jetvia crew base: ATL, AUS, BNA, BOS, BWI, CLT, DAL, DCA, DEN, DFW, ELP, EWR, FLL, HOU, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAS, LAX, LGA, MDW, MIA, MSP, OAK, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAT, SEA, SFO, SLC, STL Compensation PIC 8/6 schedule: base salary $70,000 per year; per diem $12,000 per year; crew meal allowance $10,800; year 1 nautical mile pay $0.42 per NM; monthly guarantee 7,100 NM; overtime $1,200 per day plus applicable NM pay; training pay $600 per training day. PIC 15/13 schedule: base salary $75,000 per year; per diem $12,000 per year; crew meal allowance $10,800; year 1 nautical mile pay $0.42 per NM; monthly guarantee 7,100 NM; overtime $1,200 per day plus applicable NM pay; training pay $600 per training day. Overall earning opportunity: PIC $160,050.33 to $228,951.34; SIC $83,653.28 to $117,830.15. Per diem, crew meal allowances and nautical mile pay are paid in accordance with Jetvia compensation policies. What We Offer 401(k): safe harbour match of dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2%; employees may enrol on the first of any month and are immediately 100% vested in all matching contributions Medical: three plan options, including a 100% employer-paid High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), an 85% employer-paid PPO plan and Texas-based HMO plans Other insurance: dental, vision and life insurance included in the complete insurance package Time off: paid time off to support work-life balance Salaries competitive with the geographies where employees are based

Requirements

• Ensure safe operation of the aircraft from taxi through take-off and landing per FAA guidelines and Jetvia Standard Operating Practices
• Conduct thorough flight planning, including weather reviews for destination, en route and alternate airports
• Calculate and review aircraft weight and balance, fuel planning and performance data
• Greet guests pre-flight, give safety briefings and verify itineraries while providing weather updates
• Act as the final authority (Pilot in Command) on all areas of operation and regulatory compliance
• Supervise and direct the First Officer and coordinate the functions of all assigned crew members
• Serve as Inflight Security Coordinator and represent Jetvia with executive clients and charter partners
• Maintain the aircraft's professional appearance and ensure all pre-flight inspections are performed
• Communicate maintenance discrepancies through the appropriate channels and complete all required paperwork accurately
• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Learjet 60 type rating
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum 2,000 hours total flight time with 500 hours multi-engine
• 50 hours turbine time
• 300 hours Learjet 60 PIC
• Preferred: 3,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours multi-engine
• Preferred: previous Part 135 operational experience as Pilot in Command
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Physically able to perform all duties related to aircraft operation and passenger service
• Able to work varying hours including days, nights, weekends and rotating holidays
• Must live within driving distance of a Jetvia crew base: ATL, AUS, BNA, BOS, BWI, CLT, DAL, DCA, DEN, DFW, ELP, EWR, FLL, HOU, IAD, IAH, JFK, LAS, LAX, LGA, MDW, MIA, MSP, OAK, ORD, PBI, PHL, PHX, SAT, SEA, SFO, SLC, STL
• 401(k): safe harbour match of dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2%; employees may enrol on the first of any month and are immediately 100% vested in all matching contributions
• Medical: three plan options, including a 100% employer-paid High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), an 85% employer-paid PPO plan and Texas-based HMO plans

Benefits

• Other insurance: dental, vision and life insurance included in the complete insurance package
• Time off: paid time off to support work-life balance