Corporate Flight Captain – Eaton Aviation

✈️ The Opportunity

Eaton Corporation is seeking a seasoned Flight Captain to lead safe, compliant, and service-focused operations within our corporate aviation department in Richmond Heights, Ohio. As aircraft commander, you’ll hold final authority for the aircraft, crew, and passengers—delivering exceptional service while upholding the highest standards set by the Eaton Flight Operations Manual, FAA regulations, and ICAO standards.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Serve as aircraft commander with final operational authority, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance at all times.
• Operate under applicable FARs and the Eaton Flight Operations Manual; exercise emergency authority consistent with federal regulations and Eaton’s Flight Operations Emergency Action Plan.
• Deliver a consistently high level of passenger care and confidentiality; represent Eaton with professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Supervise and mentor First Officers—developing flight proficiency, aeronautical knowledge, and regulatory compliance; conduct post-flight debriefs and periodic written evaluations.
• Coordinate with Eaton’s International Handler to manage customs and immigration requirements and documentation for international operations.
• Complete and submit all required flight forms, reports, and records accurately and on time.
• Support operational excellence through the Eaton Business System and assist coworkers whenever possible.
• When assigned as second-in-command, remain operationally responsible to the designated pilot-in-command for that trip, regardless of which seat is occupied.

🧰 Minimum Qualifications

• Certificates: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)—Unrestricted or Restricted; FAA First-Class Medical; ATP with English Proficient endorsement.
• Currency & Checks: Meets recent experience under FAR 61.57; completed FAR 61.58 pilot-in-command proficiency check.
• Flight Time: 3,000+ hours total time; 1,000+ hours multi-engine fixed-wing; 1,000+ hours PIC fixed-wing; 200+ hours jet time.
• Travel: Able to support ~75% travel, including international trips.
• Documentation: Valid passport; compliant with CANPASS.
• Work Authorization: Able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.

🌟 Preferred

• CL30 type rating (Bombardier Challenger 300/350 series).

🧑‍✈️ Command Readiness & Training

Before designation as PIC at Eaton, Captains must be employed by Eaton for at least three months and complete:

• Command-skills line-oriented flight training (LOFT).
• High-altitude flight physiology and hypoxia training.
• Crew Resource Management (CRM) training.

Equivalent training completed with another employer is accepted.

💼 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $160,000–$210,000 annually, plus eligibility for a variable incentive program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and additional wellness programs.
• Retirement: Robust retirement benefits.
• Time Away: Paid and unpaid time-off programs.
• Relocation: Provided for candidates living more than 50 miles from Richmond Heights, Ohio.

Specific benefit options may vary by location, date of hire, eligibility factors, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

📨 Ready to Lead?

If you are a safety-first leader who thrives in corporate aviation and meets the qualifications above, we invite you to apply and help us deliver world-class service for Eaton’s travelers.