Corporate Gulfstream G280 Captain (Pilot in Command)

🧭 Your mission

Serve as the senior aviator on the G280, directing flight operations from planning through completion. You will ensure regulatory compliance, lead and mentor copilots, coordinate maintenance away from base when required, and champion a proactive safety culture within the Aviation Department’s Safety Management System (SMS).

🧰 What you’ll do

• Serve as Pilot in Command for assigned flights, ensuring safe, orderly, and professional transport of passengers, crew, and company property.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, applicable foreign regulations, and Dollar Tree Management, LLC policies and procedures.
• Review trip itineraries and verify fuel availability/pricing, passenger ground transportation, crew accommodations, and other logistics; report discrepancies to the Scheduler/Dispatcher.
• Conduct comprehensive preflight planning using weather, NOTAMs, runway lengths, and aircraft performance data.
• Brief crew members on flight information publications, departure/arrival procedures, altitudes, obstructions, ATC procedures, normal and emergency communications, and special instructions.
• Supervise and coordinate crew activities during flight preparation, execution, and post-flight documentation.
• Train, coach, and develop Co-Pilots in aviation techniques, operational methods, daily responsibilities, teamwork, and professional standards.
• Coordinate maintenance services and aircraft repairs away from home base in concert with the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance and Director of Aviation.
• Complete and verify all required flight documentation, including BART data entry, and submit accurate company expense reports.
• Monitor recent flight experience to maintain currency and compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Attend and successfully complete annual and recurrent pilot training.
• Actively participate in the Aviation Department’s Safety Management System, promoting proactive risk management and continuous safety improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

🌟 What you bring

• Certificates: Valid ATP (unrestricted or restricted) or Commercial Pilot Certificate with the appropriate aircraft category rating.
• Flight time minimums: 4,000 total hours; 2,000 multi-engine hours; 1,000 hours PIC in jet aircraft; 500 hours PIC in the Gulfstream G280.
• Maintain aircraft type qualifications and currency in accordance with FAR Part 61.
• Hold an FAA Medical Certificate appropriate to company mission requirements and obtain a First-Class FAA Medical Certificate within 30 days prior to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required airport security clearances for Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
• Valid United States passport.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Professionalism, strong crew resource management, and a mentoring mindset that supports continuous improvement.

🏟️ Work environment

• Based in a company aircraft hangar environment.
• Outdoor work throughout the year at home base and while traveling, with exposure to varying weather conditions.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and continued aviation training.
• Opportunity to support a growing Fortune 500 organization.

Benefits are offered in accordance with company policies and may be subject to eligibility requirements.

📨 How to apply

Ready to lead our G280 missions? Submit your application to Dollar Tree Aviation and bring your expertise to a high-performing corporate flight department.