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Contour

Bombardier CRJ200 Captain (Home‑Based) — Smyrna, TN

✈️ Captain the CRJ200 with Contour Aviation

Employer: Contour Aviation •
Location: Home‑based — Smyrna, TN 37167 •
Employment: Full-time •
Aircraft: Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ200) •
License: U.S. ATP (R‑ATP considered); First‑Class Medical

Join a safety‑first, customer‑focused airline and lead CRJ200 operations with the flexibility of a home‑based assignment in Smyrna, Tennessee. As Captain, you’ll set the tone for operational excellence, crew leadership, and polished passenger service on every flight.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Place safety above all else while operating the CRJ200 within all regulations and company procedures.
  • Conduct diligent preflight planning, performance and fuel calculations, and prepare flight plans.
  • Comply with schedules and dispatch directives; exercise sound judgment and leadership in all phases of flight.
  • Ensure aircraft readiness: cleanliness, provisioning, documentation, and on‑time performance.
  • Deliver polished, professional passenger service and represent the airline with courtesy and confidence.
  • Foster effective CRM, mentor the crew, and champion a robust safety culture.
  • Wear the company‑issued uniform and adhere to the uniform policy.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by company leadership.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

  • Flight time minimums: Total 1,500 hours (2,000 recommended); PIC 500 hours (1,000 recommended); Multi‑Engine 500 hours (1,000 recommended).
  • Certificates: U.S. Airline Transport Pilot (ATP or R‑ATP); Commercial Multi‑Engine Land with Instrument Airplane rating.
  • Medical: Current FAA First‑Class Medical and English Proficiency Endorsement.
  • Eligibility: 23+ years old; valid driver’s license with good driving record; current passport; authorized to work in the United States; able to travel internationally; able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Background & testing: 10‑year employment review; criminal‑history, reference, and driving‑record checks; acceptable check‑ride history; DOT pre‑employment and FAA/company random drug & alcohol testing; no prior aviation‑related accidents or incidents.
  • Operational readiness: Reside where you can report within 120 minutes of a dispatch call during assigned duty periods; routinely lift up to 75 lbs; flexible for nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
  • Professional skills: Leadership, CRM, organization, communication, attention to detail, self‑motivation, teamwork, polished customer service, and poise under pressure.

🌟 Pay & Benefits

  • Salary: $118,000–$153,963 annually.
  • Incentives: Potential check‑pilot, AR/GUS, and in‑base overrides; additional trip incentives (subject to schedule thresholds).
  • Retention: $10,000 after 24 months, plus $10,000 every 12 active months thereafter.
  • Health & insurance: Medical, dental, and vision; short‑ and long‑term disability; voluntary life insurance effective the first day of the month following hire.
  • Retirement: 401(k) beginning the first day of the following month with company matching up to 6% of eligible compensation.
  • Time off: Up to 56 hours paid sick leave annually with rollover until a 480‑hour bank is reached; vested vacation hours available January 1 following hire; eligible medical, non‑medical family care, maternity, paternity, and personal leave.
  • Travel: Non‑revenue/space‑available travel on Contour upon hire; MyID Travel access after six months.

All benefits and incentives are governed by applicable plan documents and company policy.

📍 Base & Workstyle

  • Work location: Home‑based — Smyrna, Tennessee (37167).
  • Aircraft: Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet CRJ200.
  • Environment: Professional airline operation with a strong safety culture and customer focus.

📨 Ready to Apply?

Bring your experience to a growing carrier and command the CRJ200 with a tight‑knit, safety‑first team. If you meet the minimums and eligibility above, we’d love to hear from you.