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Challenger 604 Captain — Home-Based (U.S.)

✈️ Challenger 604 Captain at Jetvia

Join Jetvia as a founding Challenger 604 Captain and help launch and shape a growing CL604 program. You’ll lead safe, refined operations, deliver an exceptional guest experience, and coach crews as the fleet expands — all while home-based in the continental United States with no relocation required.

  • Location: United States — home-based (within driving distance of a Jetvia crew base)
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Operation: Part 135
  • Aircraft: Challenger 604 (Type Rated)
  • Compensation: $190,000–$250,000 annual base + nautical-mile pay, per diem, and crew meal allowance
  • Schedule: Varying hours including days, nights, weekends, and rotating holidays
  • Relocation: Not required

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Serve as Pilot in Command, exercising final authority for safe aircraft operation from taxi through takeoff and landing in accordance with FAA regulations and Jetvia SOPs.
  • Make proactive operational decisions and communicate effectively with crew, dispatch, maintenance, and guests.
  • Supervise and direct the First Officer; coordinate all assigned crew members to ensure safety and service excellence.
  • Coach and mentor new crew members as Jetvia expands its Challenger 604 fleet.
  • Conduct thorough preflight planning and inspections; complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
  • Uphold the aircraft’s professional appearance and deliver safe, dependable, refined service to guests.

🧰 Minimum Qualifications

  • Certificates & Medical: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and current FAA First Class Medical.
  • Type Rating: Challenger 604 type rating required.
  • Flight Time: 5,000+ total time; 2,000+ PIC turbine; 500+ hours jet time.
  • Challenger Experience: 500+ hours Challenger 604 PIC.
  • Skills: Strong time management, multitasking, and superior customer service.
  • Physical: Able to perform all aircraft-operation and passenger-service duties.
  • Residence: Live within driving distance of a Jetvia crew base in the continental U.S.
  • Availability: Flexible for days, nights, weekends, and rotating holidays.

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

  • 1,000+ hours Challenger 604 PIC time.
  • Previous Part 135 Pilot in Command experience.
  • Previous Part 135 Line Check Airman experience.

💼 Pay & Benefits

  • Compensation: $190,000–$250,000 in annual base and nautical-mile pay, plus per diem and crew meal allowance.
  • Launch Guarantee: Guaranteed pay from start date until the aircraft is released for Part 135 revenue flying (up to 120 days).
  • Equity: Stock options beginning to vest on day one.
  • Retirement: 401(k) safe-harbor match (100% of first 3% + 50% of next 2%) with immediate vesting.
  • Health: Three medical plan options, including a 100% employer-paid HDHP and an 85% employer-paid PPO; Texas-based HMO plans available.
  • Additional Coverage: Dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Time Off: Policies that support work–life balance.

📍 Base & Lifestyle

  • Home-based in the continental U.S.; no relocation required.
  • Must reside within driving distance of a designated Jetvia crew base.
  • Operate on a variable schedule aligned to Part 135 demands.

📨 Ready to Launch?

Bring your Challenger 604 mastery to an expanding fleet and help set the standard for safety, service, and professionalism. Submit your resume and flight-time summary highlighting your ATP, First Class Medical, CL604 type rating, and PIC experience.

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