Captain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet) pilots aircraft following standard operating procedures to ensure that flights operate according to all regulations, safety, and company policies. Follows required procedures to perform pre-flight checks and inspections. Being a Captain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet) determines flight routes, speed, take-off, and landing times that will fulfill scheduling requirements. Completes required documentation and performs post-flight procedures as required. Additionally, Captain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet) may require a bachelor's degree. Requires Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate. Requires FAA Commercial Pilot's License. Typically reports to chief pilot. The Captain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet) work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Captain/Pilot in Command (Small Jet) typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Gary Jet Center is an established Aircraft Charter and Management Company with a full Part 145 Repair station, and we are looking for a qualified PIC candidate for a HA-420 (Honda Jet) based at Gary/Chicago Airport (KGYY). The aircraft is utilized for Part 91 Owner Operations as well as On-Demand Part 135 Charter. The candidate preferably lives within 2 hours from KGYY. This position will report to the Director of Flight Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Must be highly knowledgeable of the Company GOM, Flight Operations Manual, FAA Regulations, Flight Manuals, etc. and other instructions pertinent to his/her duties.
· Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of the flight assignment.
· Plans flight assignments and obtains briefing information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, and special instructions.
· Ensures aircraft is inspected, loaded, equipped, and manned for the flight assignment.
· Supervises loading and distributing of cargo and passengers and determines that weight & balance is within the prescribed limitations per appropriate loading schedules, load computer, or applicable information and graphs contained in the Aircraft Flight Manual.
· Operates aircraft at favorable altitude, considering turbulence, oxygen requirements, and comfort of passengers during flight.
· Responsible to the Chief Pilot for the performance of all assigned duties involved in the safe and efficient conduct of flight assignments.
Job Requirements
· ATP Certificate
· First Class Medical
· Current US Passport
· HA-420 Type Rating preferred but not required
Minimum Requirements
· Total Flight Time: 2500 hrs.
· Multi-Engine Land (MEL): 500 hrs.
· Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 2000 hrs.
· Instrument: 150 hrs.
· Jet/Turbine: 500 hrs.
Benefits Package
Gary Jet Center, Inc. offers competitive salary, full benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Additional benefits include 401(k) Savings Plan, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and paid vacation.
About Us
The Gary Jet Center is a full-service aviation company in the Chicagoland area located at KGYY. We are independently owned and operated, with the same family ownership for over 30 years. We provide services to a wide variety of customers across several business departments: FBO services at our world-class facility with over 100,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, and brand new 8300 sq. ft. FBO terminal, Part 135 and Part 91 Aircraft Management on a host of corporate aircraft with worldwide ops specs, and a wide-range range of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to based and transient aircraft, under our Part 145 Repair certificates.
Contact information
Gavin Cuaresma – Chief Pilot
gavin@garyjet.com
Kyle Johnson – Director of Flight Operations
Kyle@garyjet.com
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person