Lead Phenom 300 Captain – Teterboro, NJ

As Lead Captain, you carry ultimate responsibility for safe, efficient, secure, and professional flight operations. You will lead by example—elevating safety standards, mentoring crew members, and delivering a refined private-aviation experience to every passenger.

• Serve as Pilot in Command on assigned Phenom 300 flights, ensuring uncompromising safety and compliance.
• Own flight preparation and execution: weather/routing analysis, flight planning and filing, weight and balance, and pre-/post-flight inspections.
• Make sound, timely operational decisions; adapt flight plans to changing conditions and customer needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop crew members; conduct performance reviews and support crew hiring, scheduling, and training coordination.
• Maintain expert-level knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures; uphold SOPs and best practices.
• Champion a strong safety culture; conduct passenger briefings and ensure a discreet, customer-first cabin experience.
• Coordinate promptly with maintenance on discrepancies; ensure aircraft records, manuals, and trip documentation are current and complete.
• Act as a trusted brand ambassador for Jet Aviation in all internal and external interactions.

• Certifications: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP – Unrestricted or Restricted) and FAA First Class Medical.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in aviation.
• Flight Time Minimums:
  • 3,000 hours total fixed-wing time
  • 1,500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
  • 1,500 hours multi-engine
  • 500 hours turbo-jet time
  • 500 hours turbine time
  • 100 hours night
  • 75 hours simulated instrument
• Travel & Schedule: Able to work a variable schedule and travel extensively worldwide without restrictions.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Licenses: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Professional strengths: Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; sound judgment and problem-solving; integrity, discretion, collaboration, and a quality-driven mindset; deep understanding of the aviation industry.

Note: Required time includes 500 hours jet time and aligns with Jet Aviation’s safety and compliance standards.

This is a front-line leadership role. You’ll mentor crews, uphold the highest operational standards, and shape a service culture that distinguishes Jet Aviation in a demanding private-aviation environment.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and wellness awards
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and additional benefits

Eligibility per Jet Aviation policy.

If you’re a safety-first leader with the credentials and poise to deliver an exceptional private-aviation experience, we’d love to hear from you.