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Latitude 33 Aviation

Falcon 900 Captain – Santa Barbara, CA

✈️ Falcon 900 Captain – Santa Barbara, CA

Join a safety-first, service-driven flight department as Captain on a Dassault Falcon 900. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a polished professional who pairs precise airmanship with exceptional customer care and communication. Santa Barbara–based candidates or those willing to relocate are strongly preferred.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type-Rated: Required
  • Location: Greater Santa Barbara, California (on-site; relocation expected)
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Serve as Pilot in Command on the Falcon 900, ensuring the highest standards of safety, judgment, and professionalism.
  • Plan, brief, and execute domestic and international missions; manage fuel, performance, and alternates with precision.
  • Deliver concierge-level service, communicating clearly with principals, guests, and crew at every phase of flight.
  • Champion SOPs, CRM, and regulatory compliance under FAA rules.
  • Coordinate with maintenance to ensure aircraft readiness and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Mentor and collaborate with the SIC; foster a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

🧰 What you bring

  • Flight Time Minimums: 3,000 hours total time; 1,000 hours turbine.
  • Type Rating: Required (DA-50 type rating noted).
  • Preferred: 1,500 hours multi-engine PIC; 100 hours time in type; international experience.
  • License: ATP (open to FAA license holders).
  • Medical: Class 1.
  • Record: No significant accidents, incidents, or enforcements in the last 5 years.
  • Customer Focus: Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
  • Residency: Live in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Santa Barbara area.

🌟 Why you’ll love this role

  • Operate a long-range, large-cabin Dassault Falcon platform with a professional, tight-knit team.
  • Permanent, stable position in a sought-after coastal base.
  • High-touch, safety-first culture where polished service is valued as much as precision flying.

📨 How to apply

Please submit your resume and credentials, including your current type rating, total time breakdowns, and a brief note highlighting international experience and customer-service achievements. Candidates meeting the minimums and based in (or relocating to) Santa Barbara will be prioritized.

All applications are handled confidentially. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.