Pilot - Challenger 605 Captain (PIC) (KSBP Based)

ACI Jet•San Luis Obispo, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

The Challenger 605 Captain performs duties as a Part 91/135 aircraft pilot safely and efficiently. The role operates the aircraft on behalf of Executive Jet Management’s Part 135 certificate and maintains positive, productive relationships with ACI Jet employees, vendors, and clients. The position reports directly to the account Lead Captain (Aircraft and Crew Manager - ACM) and is based at San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP). The pilot must reside within a two-hour drive of KSBP. The Captain operates ACI Jet aircraft in compliance with company policies, manufacturer limitations and manuals, governmental regulations, and other applicable requirements. The role coordinates with Flight Dispatch, delivers professional customer service to charter clients and owners, keeps Electronic Flight Bags current, and remains knowledgeable about applicable portions of the ACI Jet Air Carrier Operations Manual. Before takeoff, the Captain ensures a proper preflight inspection, including checks of the aircraft, publications, documentation, equipment, passenger service items, fuel, weather, customs, permits, and airport and runway suitability. ACI Jet describes its culture as focused on excellence, a positive work environment, professionalism, integrity, perseverance, service, enthusiasm, and employee development. Compensation is $200,000–$250,000 per year, depending on experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, continuing education, and access to a flying club.

Requirements

  • 3,500 hours total flight time.
  • 2,000 hours PIC flight time.
  • 1,500 hours multi-engine flight time.
  • Pilot certificate (ATP) with an English proficient endorsement.
  • Meet the requirements of ICAO Annex I, Section 2.1.10.
  • Valid First Class Medical.
  • Valid United States passport.
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or 3–5 years of professional aviation experience.
  • Willingness to live within a two-hour drive of San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP).
  • Highly motivated and organized.

Nice To Haves

  • CL-604 Type Rating is highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Operate ACI Jet aircraft safely and efficiently in compliance with company rules, manufacturer limitations and manuals, governmental rules and regulations, and other requirements of agencies with jurisdiction over the flight.
  • Coordinate with ACI Jet Flight Dispatch to achieve assigned flight-operation goals and objectives in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Provide courtesy, professionalism, and customer service to ACI Jet Charter clients and owners.
  • Keep Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) current with the latest navigation and application data.
  • Remain knowledgeable about applicable portions of the ACI Jet Air Carrier Operations Manual (ACOM).
  • Ensure completion of a proper preflight inspection before takeoff, including checks of the aircraft, publications, documentation, equipment, passenger service items, fuel, weather at destination, en route, alternate airports and departure points, customs, permits, and airport and runway suitability.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Continuing education
  • Flying club
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