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Challenger 605 Captain (PIC) & Aircraft/Crew Manager — KSBP, San Luis Obispo
✈️ Challenger 605 Captain (PIC) & Aircraft/Crew Manager — KSBP, San Luis Obispo
Lead a best-in-class Challenger 605 program at ACI Jet, blending hands-on flying with aircraft ownership leadership. As the Aircraft & Crew Manager (ACM) and PIC, you’ll be the trusted point person for a managed aircraft, guiding flight operations, mentoring crews, and delivering a polished owner and charter client experience under Part 91/135.
🧭 The Opportunity
Own the success of an assigned Challenger 605 by combining high-standard PIC duties with leadership of aircraft care, crew development, and owner relations. You’ll collaborate closely with ACI Jet Flight Operations leadership and the aircraft owner to deliver safe, efficient, and seamless travel—every trip, every time.
🧰 What You’ll Do
- Serve as the Aircraft & Crew Manager for a managed Challenger 605, partnering with Flight Operations and the owner to ensure operational excellence and a strong owner relationship.
- Plan and oversee owner travel; recruit or assist with recruiting crewmembers; assign crews; balance workloads; and ensure ongoing crew competency and mentoring.
- Perform PIC/SIC duties under Part 91/135 and maintain superior technical proficiency as the subject-matter expert on type.
- Ensure the aircraft is properly outfitted, stocked, and passenger-ready; verify publications, documentation, and equipment currency.
- Coordinate maintenance with the Director of Maintenance; research and resolve operational questions from Dispatch, Maintenance, and pilots promptly.
- Monitor revenue and expenses against owner expectations; verify monthly accounting invoices and complete monthly owner reports.
- Operate ACI Jet–managed aircraft in full compliance with company procedures, manufacturer limitations and manuals, governmental regulations, SOPs, and the EJM GOMM.
- Deliver professional courtesy and exceptional service to aircraft owners and EJM charter clients.
- Execute thorough preflight planning and inspections, including fuel, weather, alternates, customs/permits, airport/runway suitability, and passenger-service items.
🧠 What You Bring
- Flight time: 3,500 hours total; 2,000 hours PIC; 1,500 hours multi-engine; 300 hours instrument.
- Certificates/Medicals: ATP (English Proficient endorsement), First Class Medical; meets ICAO Annex I, Section 2.1.10; complies with all EJM Charter Pilot eligibility requirements.
- Travel documents: Valid United States passport.
- Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 3–5 years of professional aviation experience.
- Type Rating: CL-604 type rating highly desired.
- Location: Willing to reside or relocate within a 2-hour drive of KSBP (San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport).
- Professional traits: Highly motivated, organized, safety-focused leader with strong technical acumen and a premium client-service mindset.
License equivalents recognized: ATP_UNRESTRICTED or ATP_RESTRICTED (meeting the above and ICAO/EJM requirements).
🌟 Why You’ll Love Flying with ACI Jet
- Competitive base compensation: $225,000–$275,000 DOE
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company matching
- Generous paid time off
- Continuing education to support your professional growth
📨 Ready to Lead?
If you’re a seasoned Challenger professional who thrives at the intersection of leadership and line flying—and you’re ready to elevate owner and charter experiences—apply now and help ACI Jet deliver exceptional journeys from our KSBP base.