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Caravan Captain (Cessna 208) – Direct Entry, Training Provided
✈️ Cessna 208 Caravan Captain — Direct Entry Opportunity
Step into the left seat of the Cessna 208 Caravan with a team that values precision, professionalism, and a safety-first mindset. No type rating required — we provide comprehensive training to set you up for success.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Command day and night Caravan operations with sound aeronautical decision-making and professional CRM.
- Plan and execute flights, including performance, W&B, fuel, route, and alternate planning in varied weather and terrain.
- Operate to rigorous Part 91/135 standards, maintaining meticulous logs, checklists, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinate closely with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to deliver safe, reliable, on-time operations.
- Champion a proactive safety culture through SOP adherence, SMS participation, and continuous improvement.
🧾 Minimum flight time
- Total time: 1,200 hours
- Cross‑country: 500 hours
- Night: 100 hours
- Instrument: 75 hours (no more than 25 simulated)
🧰 Required qualifications
- Licenses: CPL with IR — FAA accepted
- Medical: Class 2
- Radio: Radio Operators Certificate
- Passport: Valid passport (needed for CASS)
- Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
- Screening: Ability to pass a 10‑year background check and pre‑employment drug screen per airline/company regulations
- Availability: Flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays
- Type rating: Not required — training provided on the Cessna 208
🌟 Preferred experience
- Time in type on the Cessna 208 Caravan
- 100+ hours turbine total time
- Previous Part 135 experience
📅 What to expect
- Schedule: Variable shifts with day/night operations; weekend and holiday coverage as required
- Training: Structured Caravan indoctrination and recurrent training provided
- Compliance: Operate to company SOPs and FAA regulations with a strong safety ethos
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required checks and screenings.
📨 Ready to apply?
Bring your professionalism, judgement, and hands-on airmanship to the Caravan flight deck. If you meet the minimums and align with our safety-first culture, we’d love to hear from you.

