Learjet 45 Captain – Breeze Airways (PVD, Rhode Island)

✈️ The Opportunity

As Captain, you’ll have command responsibility for flight safety, regulatory and company compliance, aircraft airworthiness, flight planning, and crew supervision. You’ll exercise sound judgment, clear communication, and a proactive approach to risk management on every leg.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Ensure safe, on-time flight operations under Company policies and FAA regulations.
• Determine aircraft airworthiness; complete thorough pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Review weather, field conditions, NOTAMs, navigation aids, and performance data; plan fuel and alternates appropriately.
• Operate the aircraft throughout the duty period and supervise assigned crewmembers’ enroute performance.
• Maintain currency, proficiency, and in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems and procedures.
• Assist with aircraft, passenger, baggage, and cargo handling when needed.
• Notify crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather, or other operational factors in a timely, professional manner.
• Continuously assess risk and employ appropriate resources during ground and flight operations.
• Adhere to the Company Team Member and Pilot Playbooks and perform other flight officer duties as assigned.

🧰 Minimum Qualifications

• Age: At least 23 years old at time of hire.
• Certificates: Unrestricted ATP with airplane multi-engine class rating; valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
• Medical: Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Total Time: 2,500+ hours (excludes simulator and Flight Engineer time).
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 1,000+ hours fixed-wing PIC.
• Multi-Engine: 1,000+ hours fixed-wing multi-engine.
• Jet Time: 500+ hours fixed-wing jet.
• Multicrew: 500+ hours multicrew time.
• Recency: Actively flying two of the past five years.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Records: Accurate disclosure of pilot training history per PRD regulations.
• Travel/Docs: Valid U.S. driver’s license and passport; unrestricted travel to/from the United States.
• Work Status: U.S. work authorization; English-language proficiency.
• Screenings: Ability to pass DOT drug testing, TSA fingerprint-based criminal history check, and Breeze background check.
• Skills: Effective communication and interpersonal skills; sound judgment and problem-solving; proficiency with common office software.

🌟 Preferred Qualifications

• Learjet 45 type rating.
• Previous Learjet 45 captain experience.
• U.S. Part 135 or Part 121 experience.
• Demonstrated alignment with Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission.

🎁 Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Breeze match.
• 401(k) with Breeze match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Travel privileges on Breeze and other airlines.

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you meet the qualifications and are excited to lead Learjet 45 operations at PVD, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your expertise, leadership, and customer-first mindset to Breeze Airways.