Challenger 300 - Lead Pilot

Advanced Air • Hawthorne, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Air, LLC is seeking a Challenger 300 Lead Pilot based in Hawthorne, CA (HHR). This role operates under Part 135 and requires a strong ability to multitask and make complex decisions. The Lead Pilot will lead a team of 2 crew members, support aircraft management, and serve as Pilot in Command (PIC). This position reports to the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations. Applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Hawthorne/Greater Los Angeles area. This is a full-time position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Digital dexterity for aircraft preflight and post-flight.
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
• Challenger 300 PIC Type Rating
• 3,000 hours Total Time.
• 1,000 PIC Turbine
• High-level working knowledge of FAR Part 91, 61 and AIM Part Sections 4 & 5
• Ability to work in confined spaces and to manipulate, push, pull, and lift heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs.
• Ability to climb onto and off of an airplane wing as part of the preflight, post-flight, or during an over wing emergency exit.
• Ability to execute flights of up to 4.5 hours up to a total flight time of 10 hours per day during a 14-hour duty period.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Hawthorne/Greater Los Angeles area.

Nice To Haves

• CFI, CFII, and MEI Certificates preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Lead Pilot and work with Advanced Air’s VIP and Flight teams to facilitate and schedule owner flights, aircraft maintenance and flight crew training.
• Attend to the aircraft at the management’s direction for non-flight matters, including vendor meetings, accepting deliveries, supervising service providers, or preparing the aircraft for upcoming trips.
• Manage the assigned crew’s schedule and vacation requests, ensuring availability for owner-related tasks, aircraft operation, errands, and aircraft servicing requests.
• Maintain the aircraft in a readiness state, including stocking, cleanliness, and organization of the interior and galley, verifying that all amenities, supplies, and consumables are present and unexpired.
• Ensure all passenger-facing electronics are maintained and fully operational prior to each flight.
• Assist with non-flight and ground duties as needed to support aircraft readiness and owner service, including stocking, loading, unloading, and other aircraft-related logistics.
• Oversee aircraft cleaning and stocking, including managing and arranging all onboard laundry and dry cleaning.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all galley items, linens, bedding, and other supplies, restocking as needed and communicating for special requests.
• Maintain Part 135 pilot qualification on the assigned aircraft.
• Be able to pass a Preemployment DOT Drug test and be subject to random Drug Screening.
• Oversee aircraft expenses and ensure they are maintained within budget.
• Lead production of SOPs, Checklists, LOA approvals, and other Challenger 300 items as instructed by the Chief Pilot and DO.
• Retain the final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft (FAR 91.3).
• Maintain responsibility for the security of the aircraft during its operation.
• Ensure that the assigned aircraft is airworthy by completing a preflight inspection per the AFM and verifying that all required documents are on board the aircraft.
• Review all flight briefs regarding the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, notes and any special instructions, plans and flight assignments.
• Comply with all Federal Aviation regulations, company operations manual, operations specifications, standard operating procedures, and company policies and procedures.
• Update flight and duty records, determine eligibility for the next flight assignment, and ensure any aircraft maintenance discrepancies are reported and in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures.
• Proactively participate in and promote safety management systems by identifying, reporting, and mitigating hazards and quality issues; providing timely input to management and applying systems processes to address quality and safety issues.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%
• 100% Company Paid Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and $15,000 in life insurance for yourself.
• KCM for your personal travel
• $3.12 Domestic, $4.16 International Per diem pay for all hours associated with Flight Duty
• Easy to use Flight/Travel Benefits; current contracts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED