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Pilot – Fast-Track to Captain (Miami-Opa Locka Executive, OPF)
✈️ Pilot – Fast-Track to Captain (Miami-Opa Locka Executive, OPF)
Join JSX in Miami-Opa Locka as a safety-first, customer-obsessed pilot with a clear, early path to the left seat. You’ll fly efficient, FAA-compliant operations, support quick turns, and represent JSX with professionalism on every leg.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Report ~1 hour prior to departure to review Traxxall status, NOTAMs, fuel, weather, and routing; complete all pre-flight checks and cockpit flows.
- Coordinate departure/arrival strategies and diversion planning with the Captain; serve as a strong, safety-focused secondary voice in the cockpit.
- Operate the aircraft per FAA regulations, JSX SOPs, and industry best practices while communicating with Mission Control/Dispatch, Ground Ops, ATC, and the Flight Attendant.
- Adapt confidently to changing conditions and make sound, timely decisions to protect safety and on-time performance.
- Support quick turns: tidy the cabin, clean tray tables, cross seatbelts, collect trash, and assist the Flight Attendant as needed.
- Record maintenance write-ups in Traxxall and promptly relay critical updates to Mission Control.
- Participate in recurrent training and evaluations; assist with baggage or ground duties where station support is limited.
🧰 What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum flight time: 2,500 fixed-wing total hours; 500 multi-engine hours; 500 turbine PIC hours; 100 hours within the last 12 months.
- Clean record: no FAA violations, accidents, incidents, or suspensions; no significant training or checkride failures.
- Valid FAA pilot certificate appropriate to aircraft/seat, a current FAA First Class Medical, and a current FCC Radio Operator’s Permit.
- Current driver’s license and passport; ability to meet travel and station access requirements.
- Legally authorized to work full-time in the United States (employment-based visa sponsorship not available).
Preferred: 3,000+ total hours, 1,000+ multi-engine hours, and Embraer 135/145 experience.
📜 Licenses & Certifications
- Accepted certificates: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) or Commercial Multi-Engine (CPL Multi-Engine).
- Current FAA First Class Medical.
- Current FCC Radio Operator’s Permit.
🌟 Pay & Benefits
- Compensation: $150/day during training; $259/day on the line, plus per diem; guaranteed 14-day minimum per month.
- Additional earnings: Productivity Pay, quarterly bonuses, incentive pay for flying beyond the typical 14–16 days, and for duty time over an 8-hour average day.
- Health benefits start the first of the month after your start date: medical plans from $110/month; 100% employer-paid dental and vision; up to $2,100/year HSA contribution; no-cost short- and long-term disability.
- Travel: Free non-rev standby on JSX; discounted standby on major domestic and international carriers for eligible immediate family.
- Retirement: 401(k) with 50% match of the first 8% you contribute.
- Time off & tools: Flexible PTO; uniform allowance with annual replenishment; company-issued EFB/iPad at no cost.
- Badging & programs: Company-paid KCM badge; Jumpseat/CASS participation.
📅 Your Typical Month
- Rostered 14–16 days per month.
- Average 3–5 legs per day.
- JSX prioritizes returning crews to base each night whenever practical.
🚀 Fast-Track to Captain
Excel in safety, performance, and service and be well-positioned for an early upgrade to the left seat when operational demand and openings permit.

