Lead Captain — Gulfstream G550 (Waterford/Pontiac, MI)

✈️ The Mission

As Lead Captain, you will serve as PIC for assigned private and business aviation missions, with ultimate responsibility for the safe, efficient, and professional execution of each flight. You’ll provide day-to-day crew leadership, mentor developing pilots, and act as a brand ambassador while navigating a dynamic, globally traveling operation.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Serve as PIC, ensuring safety and compliance across all phases of flight.
• Lead thorough pre-flight and post-flight activities, including inspections, performance calculations, and documentation.
• File flight plans; analyze weather, NOTAMs, fuel, and route conditions; adapt plans to changing environments.
• Conduct clear, confident passenger briefings and deliver a best-in-class client experience.
• Champion a robust safety culture; identify, report, and resolve discrepancies with maintenance teams.
• Mentor crew members, support performance reviews, coordinate schedules, and facilitate training and development.
• Maintain expert knowledge of all aircraft systems, SOPs, and international procedures.
• Oversee trip documentation, keep aircraft manuals current, assist with crew hiring, and represent Jet Aviation professionally at all times.

🧰 What You Bring

• Certificates & Medical: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP) and FAA First Class Medical. (ATP unrestricted or restricted accepted)
• Experience: Proven minimum of five years in aviation operations with global travel readiness and no travel restrictions.
• Flight Time (minimums):
  • 3,500 hours total fixed-wing
  • 1,500 hours PIC
  • 1,500 hours multi-engine
  • 500 hours turbo-jet
  • 500 hours turbine
  • 100 hours night
  • 75 hours simulated instrument
• Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work a variable schedule aligned to mission profiles.
• Education: High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Other: Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

🌟 Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive salary: $275,000–$295,000 (final offer based on experience, location, and other factors)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee assistance program and wellness awards
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and employee discounts

📌 Position Snapshot

• Base: Waterford/Pontiac, Michigan (PTK)
• Aircraft: Gulfstream G550 (G5)
• Role: Lead Captain / PIC with crew leadership and administrative duties
• Travel: Global operations
• Employment type: Full-time

📨 Ready to Lead?

If you’re a safety-first aviator who thrives on global operations and enjoys developing crews to their highest potential, we’d love to meet you. Join Jet Aviation and help set the standard for G550 excellence.