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Hawker 4000 Captain – Part 135 PIC (Kansas City)
✈️ Lead as a Hawker 4000 Captain
Take command as Pilot in Command on a client-managed Hawker 4000 based in the Kansas City area. Operating under Part 135 and based at KIXD, you’ll set the standard for safety, professionalism, and exceptional passenger care while flying approximately 350 hours annually. George J. Priester Aviation supports recruitment, while the managed-aircraft client conducts interviews and will be your direct employer.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Exercise final authority and responsibility as Pilot in Command for every assigned flight, ensuring safe and efficient operations.
- Conduct complete preflight planning: weather analysis, performance calculations, routing, fuel planning, and airworthiness verification in line with FAA, company manuals, and SOPs.
- Lead effective Crew Resource Management through clear communication, coordination, teamwork, and a safety-first culture.
- Deliver a polished passenger experience—prioritize safety, comfort, satisfaction, and serve as the primary client contact in-flight, including special requests.
- Engage actively in the Safety Management System: identify hazards, use risk-analysis tools, participate in audits, and drive corrective actions.
- Mentor First Officers and flight crew—clarify roles, provide direction and feedback, and support professional growth.
- Complete accurate trip reports, logbook entries, and operational/maintenance notes; promptly report safety concerns and equipment issues.
- Maintain all required training, medical, and currency; keep flight-crew records up to date.
🧰 What You’ll Bring
- Flight experience: 3,000 TT; 1,500 PIC; 1,500 MEL; 500 multi-engine PIC; 500 jet; 250 IFR. (250 PIC in type preferred.)
- Certificates: ATP (multi-engine land, unrestricted) and current First-Class Medical.
- Preferred: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, flight planning, and Safety Management Systems.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and calm, sound decision-making under pressure.
- Proficiency with flight-planning and aviation-management software.
- Previous Part 135 experience is highly desirable.
🌟 Compensation & Perks
- Salary: $170,000 – $220,000 annually
- Bonus: 15–20% target eligibility
- Relocation: Negotiable; qualified move allowances coordinated with the Controller
- License Required: ATP (unrestricted), Multi-Engine Land; current First-Class Medical
Compensation commensurate with experience and client policies.
📨 How Hiring Works
George J. Priester Aviation manages recruitment for this role. The managed-aircraft client will conduct interviews, make the final selection, and directly employ the successful candidate.