Challenger 300 Captain (PIC) – Hawthorne, CA

✈️ The Opportunity

As Pilot in Command, you’ll lead a tight-knit two-person crew, deliver white-glove owner service, and ensure the Challenger 300 is mission-ready at all times. You’ll balance flight deck excellence with hands-on aircraft presentation, logistics, and coordination with our VIP and Flight teams.

🧭 Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command, reporting to the Chief Pilot (or Director of Operations in their absence), retaining final authority for safe operation under FAR 91.3.
• Plan and execute owner flights; review briefs for weather, procedures, special instructions, and crew assignments.
• Maintain Part 135 qualification on type; comply with company ops manual, ops specs, SOPs, and all applicable regulations.
• Lead and schedule a two-person crew; manage vacation requests and ensure coverage for owner-related tasks.
• Coordinate with Advanced Air’s VIP and Flight teams for owner flying, maintenance events, and crew training.
• Own aircraft readiness: AFM preflight inspection, document verification, security, and post-flight standards.
• Oversee aircraft cleaning, stocking, and presentation; arrange onboard laundry/dry cleaning; manage linens, towels, crew/owner uniforms, and inventories.
• Keep the cabin owner-ready: maintain galley and supplies; ensure amenities and consumables (food, candy, medicine, beverages) are in-date and stocked.
• Verify passenger-facing electronics are operational prior to each flight (iPads with current movies, music iPod, AirShow, Wi‑Fi, and entertainment systems).
• Handle aircraft-related logistics: stocking, loading, unloading, and vendor coordination; attend vendor meetings, accept deliveries, and supervise service providers.
• Support owner service requests including errands and aircraft-servicing needs (e.g., picking up/delivering dishes, amenities, catering, and personal effects).
• Manage aircraft expenses within budget; contribute to SOPs, checklists, LOA approvals, and CL300 materials as directed.
• Update flight and duty records; determine eligibility for next assignment; report and resolve maintenance discrepancies per company procedures.
• Participate in the Safety Management System (SMS): identify/report hazards, provide timely input, and apply processes to mitigate safety and quality issues.
• Devote full working time exclusively to this account; no outside flying/services without written permission from the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations.
• Perform other tasks reasonably related to aircraft operation, presentation, service, and readiness, in flight and on the ground, as directed by the owner or representative.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

• Certificates: Unrestricted ATP; Challenger 300 PIC type rating required. CFI, CFII, and MEI preferred (not required).
• Experience: 3,000+ total time; 1,000+ turbine PIC.
• Knowledge: High-level working knowledge of FAR Parts 91 and 61 and AIM Sections 4 and 5.
• Operational endurance: Execute flights up to ~4.5 hours; up to 10 total flight hours per day within a 14-hour duty period.
• Physical capability: Digital dexterity for pre/post-flight tasks; frequent stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling; lift/push/pull 50+ lbs and handle objects exceeding 150 lbs; ability to climb onto/off the wing for pre/post-flight or over-wing egress.
• Work environment: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather with ramp exposure to loud noise, fumes, dust, and other conditions.
• Screening: Pass a pre-employment DOT drug test and comply with random drug screening.
• Location: Live in or be willing to relocate to the Hawthorne/Greater Los Angeles area.
• Readiness & service mindset: Pride in aircraft presentation and owner service; detail-driven with strong organizational and follow-through skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

🌟 Benefits & Rewards

• Industry-standard compensation with strong management support.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $15,000 company-paid life insurance.
• KCM for personal travel.
• Per diem: $3.12 domestic and $4.16 international for all hours associated with Flight Duty.
• Airline travel benefits through current Delta, Alaska, and Southwest contracts.

🧪 Hiring Process

Selection may include a formal application review, education and experience ratings, oral interviews, reference checks, and job-related tests.

📨 Ready to Lead?

If you’re a typed CL300 Captain who thrives on delivering flawless operations and five-star owner service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us keep the Challenger 300 owner-ready—every time.