Lead Captain (PIC) — Challenger 300 | Crescent City, CA

✈️ The Opportunity

Advanced Air is seeking a seasoned Lead Pilot / Pilot in Command to captain a Challenger 300 based in Crescent City, CA. You’ll lead a two-pilot crew, act as final authority for safe operations per FAR 91.3, and partner closely with our Flight, Maintenance, and Training teams to keep the aircraft—and the experience—owner-ready at all times.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Serve as Lead Pilot for VIP/owner operations; coordinate and schedule owner trips, maintenance events, and crew training with internal teams.
• Operate the Challenger 300 as PIC under Part 91/135, reviewing flight briefs and ensuring full compliance with FARs, Ops Specs, company manuals, and SOPs.
• Retain final authority for safe operation (FAR 91.3) and verify airworthiness via AFM-compliant preflight inspections.
• Lead a two-person crew: build rosters, manage time off, and maintain pilot qualifications on type.
• Keep the aircraft owner-ready: cabin presentation, galley and amenity stocking, laundry, inventory, and passenger-facing electronics.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, checklists, and LOA approvals specific to the CL300.
• Oversee aircraft-related expenses within budget; complete flight and duty records; promptly report maintenance discrepancies.
• Participate in the Safety Management System and support continuous improvement initiatives.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — unrestricted — with Challenger 300 PIC type rating (required).
• Minimum 3,000 hours total time and 1,000 hours turbine PIC.
• High-level working knowledge of FAR Parts 91 and 61, and AIM Sections 4–5.
• CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates preferred (not required).
• High school diploma or GED.
• Digital dexterity; ability to work in confined spaces and manipulate, push, pull, and lift heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs as required.
• Ability to climb onto and off an airplane wing for pre/postflight or over-wing emergency egress.
• Ability to execute flights of up to 4.5 hours per leg and up to 10 hours total flight time during a 14-hour duty period.
• Residence within 7 hours of KCEC base.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug screening.

🌟 Benefits & Perks

• 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, plus $15,000 life insurance (employee).
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%.
• KCM access for your personal travel.
• Per diem for all hours associated with Flight Duty: $3.12 domestic, $4.16 international.
• Flight/travel benefits with current partner contracts including Delta, Alaska, and Southwest.

🧩 Role Context

• Operation: FAA-approved Part 135 On-Demand Air Carrier.
• Crew: Lead a two-pilot team and maintain CL300 135 qualification.
• Standards: Uphold company policies, Operations Manual, Ops Specs, and SOPs; ensure meticulous records and reports.

This position reports directly to the Chief Pilot / Director of Operations.

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you’re a typed CL300 captain with a safety-first mindset and a passion for leading teams and delighting owners, we want to meet you. Bring your leadership to a high-performing Part 135 operation and help us raise the bar every flight.