King Air Captain (Part 135 PIC) – Abilene, TX

Lead our King Air charter operations as PIC in West Texas

Freeman Jet Center–Abilene is hiring an experienced Pilot-in-Command to operate King Air 200 and King Air 90 aircraft in our Part 135 on-demand charter department. If you thrive in dynamic, single-pilot environments and deliver exceptional client service in all weather, we want to hear from you.

🧭 Key details

Location: Abilene, TX
Company: Freeman Jet Center–Abilene
Operation: Part 135 on-demand charter
Aircraft: Beechcraft King Air 200 & 90
Roster: On-demand charter operations (irregular schedule, travel required)
Base salary: $110,000 + performance bonuses
Benefits: 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision, travel expense reimbursement
License required: FAA Multi-Engine Commercial with Instrument (CPL)
Medical: FAA Class II

✈️ What you’ll do

Serve as PIC for King Air 200/90 single-pilot operations under Part 135 in all weather within regulatory and company limits.
Plan and execute flights: weather/NOTAM review, performance, W&B, fuel planning, route/alt selection, and alternates.
Operate to high safety and customer-service standards while adhering to company SOPs and FARs.
Coordinate with dispatch/maintenance, complete thorough preflight/postflight inspections, and accurately document logs and discrepancies.
Maintain currency, training, and checkrides; comply with drug/alcohol testing requirements.
Represent the brand professionally with clients, ensuring smooth, on-time charter experiences.

🧰 What you bring

Minimum 3,000 hours total time.
1,000 hours PIC on turbine aircraft.
1,000 hours multi-engine experience.
500 hours cross-country.
250 hours in King Air make/model.
100 PIC night hours.
75 hours instrument time (50 actual / 25 simulated).
Current FAA Multi-Engine Commercial pilot license with Instrument Rating (CPL).
FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
Proven single-pilot proficiency in IFR/VFR, all-weather operations.
Garmin G1000 and GTN 750 experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license; able to lift at least 50 lbs.
Must successfully complete company training and drug testing.

🌟 Compensation & benefits

Base salary of $110,000 plus performance bonuses.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) with company matching.
All travel expenses reimbursed during charter operations.

Compensation reflects the responsibilities of single-pilot Part 135 King Air operations and the experience required.

📨 How to apply

Please submit your resume and a flight-time breakdown (TT, PIC turbine, multi-engine, instrument, night, and time in make/model). Include current medical and license details, avionics experience, and earliest availability.

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