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Gulfstream G280 Lead Captain
✈️ Gulfstream G280 Lead Captain
Take command of a high-performance Gulfstream G280 and lead every mission with precision, poise, and purpose. As our Lead Captain, you’ll set the standard for safety, professionalism, and service while operating across diverse environments worldwide. No G280 type rating? No problem — we provide training.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Lead all phases of G280 flight operations from meticulous preflight planning through postflight debriefs.
- Serve as Pilot in Command on domestic and international missions, setting the tone for professional CRM and sound decision-making.
- Coordinate with scheduling, maintenance, and ground partners to ensure safe, efficient, and on-time performance.
- Execute thorough weather, performance, and risk assessments for a variety of operating environments.
- Uphold all regulatory and company standards while maintaining accurate aircraft and operational records.
- Deliver a premium passenger experience with discretion, clear communication, and service-minded leadership.
🧰 What you bring
- Proven cockpit leadership and a calm, decisive approach to complex missions.
- Ability to work a variable schedule aligned with flight mission profiles.
- Willingness to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions.
- High school diploma and a valid driver’s license.
- Outstanding communication, CRM, and customer-service skills.
🌟 Minimum qualifications
- Total time: 3,500 hours
- Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time: 1,500 hours
- Multi-engine: 1,500 hours
- Turbine: 500 hours
- Jet: 500 hours
- Flight experience: 5 years
- Night: 100 hours
- Simulated instrument: 75 hours
- License: ATP
- Accepted Licenses: FAA
- Medical: Class 1
- Type rating: Not required — training provided
Candidates must meet or exceed all minimums at time of application.
🌠 Preferred qualifications
- Appropriate aircraft type rating and recent currency (G280 or comparable midsize jet experience).
🧭 Schedule & travel
- Variable schedule based on mission requirements.
- Extensive worldwide travel; flexibility for short-notice trips.
📨 How to apply
Ready to lead from the left seat on a world-class G280? Submit your resume along with a concise flight-time summary highlighting all minimums and relevant experience.

