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Cessna 208 Caravan Captain (Part 135)

✈️ Cessna 208 Caravan Captain (Part 135)

CSA Air is hiring a skilled, safety-focused Captain (Pilot in Command) to operate the Cessna 208 (CE-208) in our Flight Operations team. In this full-command role, you will lead every phase of flight under FAR Part 135 and our Operations Specifications, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while coordinating closely with Flight Following and reporting to the Chief Pilot.

  • Employer: CSA Air
  • Role: Captain / Pilot in Command
  • Aircraft: Cessna 208 (CE-208)
  • Operation: FAR Part 135
  • Reports to: Chief Pilot
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Location: Reside within 45 miles of the assigned airport

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Exercise full command authority and responsibility for each flight, adhering to FAR Part 135 and company Operations Specifications.
  • Lead preflight planning: evaluate weather, review NOTAMs, verify aircraft status, and plan alternates as needed.
  • Coordinate with Flight Following to secure flight release, file flight plans, and initiate the aircraft flight log.
  • Verify maintenance-due items and approve all required FAA and company paperwork for accuracy and proper routing.
  • Ensure required documents, current charts/maps/plates, and all mandated equipment are on board; confirm the aircraft is properly secured and configured for departure.
  • Confirm correct fuel, oil, oxygen, and other fluids; complete accurate, signed weight-and-balance; operate strictly within aircraft limitations and weight requirements.
  • Apply disciplined checklist usage at all times and ensure no pilot operates carelessly or recklessly.
  • Make all in-flight decisions, including go/no-go, continuation, diversion, and termination, in compliance with the FARs, Ops Specs, and company policies.
  • Log all in-flight discrepancies in the aircraft flight log and communicate as required.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Chief Pilot or their delegate.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • Flight experience: Minimum 1,200 hours total time and 800 hours Pilot-in-Command.
  • Medical: Current FAA Second-Class Medical certificate.
  • Certificates/Ratings: Appropriate FAA certificates and ratings to serve as PIC of the CE-208 under FAR Part 135.
  • Proximity: Reside within 45 miles of the assigned airport.
  • Currency/Compliance: Maintain all Part 135 currency, qualifications, and company-required training.
  • Professionalism: Strong judgment, checklist discipline, and a safety-first mindset.

🌟 Why this role

  • Lead with full command authority in a respected Part 135 operation.
  • Hands-on, turbine single-engine experience in the proven Cessna 208.
  • Operate within a structured, safety-driven environment with robust operational support.
  • Full-time stability with clear standards, procedures, and a culture of compliance.

📨 How to apply

Please apply with your resume and a summary of flight time (including total time and PIC), current medical class and expiration, certificates/ratings, and confirmation that you live within 45 miles of the assigned airport. Qualified candidates will be contacted by our team.

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