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Embraer EMB-120 Captain – Part 135 IFR

✈️ Take Command as an EMB-120 Captain

Lead safe, professional IFR operations on the Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia under Part 135. If you bring sound judgment, crisp airmanship, and a safety-first mindset, we want you at the controls.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Operation: Part 135 (IFR)
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 The Opportunity

As Captain, you will lead a two-pilot crew operating in diverse weather and airspace, ensuring compliance with company procedures and federal regulations from preflight planning through postflight. You will set the tone for safety, professionalism, and smooth operations while delivering a great experience for customers and teammates.

🧰 Minimum Flight Experience

  • Total Time: 3,000 hours
  • PIC: 1,000 hours
  • Multi-Engine: 500 hours
  • Turbine: 500 hours
  • Cross-Country: 500 hours (defined as point-to-point)
  • Instrument: 200 hours (50 must be in an aircraft)
  • Night: 100 hours

🌟 Certificates, Ratings & Currency

  • License: FAA CPL with IR and ME
  • Medical: Class 2
  • FAR: Meets FAR 135.243(c) requirements for PIC in IFR conditions
  • Experience: Previous FAR 121/135 experience
  • Currency: Instrument Proficiency Check or 121/135 recurrent within the past 6 months
  • Endorsements: High-performance and complex
  • Clearances: Able to meet airport badging requirements, including TSA security background check
  • Permits: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
  • Identification: Valid driver’s license and current passport
  • Open to Lic. Holders: FAA

🛩️ Aircraft & Training

Operate the Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia turboprop in multi-crew, turbine environments. A type rating is not required; comprehensive training is provided to proficiency.

📋 What You’ll Do

  • Serve as PIC for Part 135 IFR operations, ensuring regulatory and procedural compliance
  • Lead flight planning, performance calculations, and risk assessments
  • Execute precise, professional multi-crew operations in all weather within aircraft and company limits
  • Coordinate effectively with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams
  • Model a safety-first culture and mentor the first officer
  • Maintain required qualifications, currency, and records

🎯 Why This Role

  • Permanent, stable employment in a captain’s seat
  • Structured training and support on the EMB-120 (NTR)
  • Opportunity to apply and sharpen your Part 121/135 experience in complex, real-world operations

📨 How to Apply

Ready to brief, lead, and fly? Submit your application with:

  • Resume/CV
  • Copy of FAA certificates and Class 2 medical
  • Summary of flight time meeting the minimums
  • Evidence of recent IPC or 121/135 recurrent training (within 6 months)
  • Copy of FCC permit and passport
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