HondaJet HA-420 Captain (PIC) — Remote Base: John Wayne/Orange County, CA

✈️ Role Overview

As Captain/PIC, you’ll support owner travel and on-demand charter flying while serving as Cutter Aviation’s on-site leader. You’ll champion safety, deliver exceptional customer care, and represent the brand to aircraft owners, operators, business partners, and the business-aviation community.

🧭 Schedule & Coordination

• Remain available 24/7 year-round with flexibility for rotating schedules and short-notice callouts.
• Perform on-site management of trips and coordinate all phases of operation with Cutter Flight Management.
• Act as the primary point of contact for owners and charter clients, ensuring a seamless, premium experience.

📋 Key Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC on the HondaJet HA-420 for single-pilot Part 91 and Part 135 operations.
• Uphold an uncompromising safety culture; ensure compliance with FAA regulations, qualifications, currency, and fitness for flight.
• Follow established procedures for reporting and documenting flight and ground irregularities; maintain accurate records.
• Provide world-class customer service at every touchpoint, from preflight through postflight.
• Train and mentor an SIC to properly perform SIC functions.
• Complete administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot.

🧰 Minimum Qualifications

• Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
• Current FAA First Class Medical, or the ability to qualify for one.
• No accidents, incidents, or sanctions within the past 5 years.
• Strong knowledge of general aviation aircraft, service requirements, and the needs of crews and passengers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and manage ramp/ground handling tasks as needed.
• Excellent customer-service, organizational, and communication skills; meticulous attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Professional appearance and demeanor; friendly, rapport-building approach with clients and colleagues.
• Independent, self-starting work style with a sincere desire to assist customers and contribute as a team member.
• Ability to train and develop an SIC to standard.
• Clean driving record; ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• High School Diploma or GED.

🌟 Preferred Experience

• Previous Turbojet Type Rating and/or turboprop experience.
• 3000+ hours Total Time; 1500+ hours PIC; 250+ hours PIC in turbine-powered aircraft.
• Prior on-demand charter (Part 135) operations experience.
• Previous training with FlightSafety International (FSI) or SimuFlite.

🤝 Professional Traits

• Persistent and proactive when facing obstacles; takes ownership and embraces responsibility.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Empathetic and cooperative; sensitive to others’ needs and feelings.
• Calm, composed, and emotionally controlled under pressure; handles criticism constructively.
• Non‑aggressive approach to conflict; steady in difficult situations.
• Open to change and comfortable with variety in the workplace.

📨 Ready to Apply?

Qualified candidates who meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications are asked not to apply.