Cirrus Charter Pilot

Jetvia • Austin, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Jetvia is seeking a Cirrus SR22 Charter Pilot based in Austin, Texas. The pilot’s primary responsibility is to fly charter clients within the Southern United States. The secondary responsibility is to support Jetvia’s fleet by transporting people and parts to aircraft that are out of service (AOG) across the Southeastern United States. The pilot must be ready to become airborne within 60 minutes of the first call. On peak days, the pilot may be stationed at Jetvia facilities around the United States, including ELP, GKY, and TIX airports, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. The position is intended for a pilot seeking to fly 25–50 or more hours per month.

The role offers a potential career path to the right seat in Jetvia’s Learjet fleet. After reaching 500 hours with Jetvia, the pilot may have the opportunity to transition to a second-in-command role on the Learjet 60 at Jetvia or take a role with a partner that operates jets. Jetvia provides Cirrus transition training at its expense.

Charter operations in SR aircraft are conducted under partners’ Part 135 certificates. The pilot is employed by Jetvia but may be covered by another company’s drug and alcohol program. Employment is contingent on pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and post-offer job-related physicals when applicable. Jetvia is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Live or relocate to within 30 minutes of AUS Airport.
• Hold a first-class medical certificate.
• Hold Commercial and Instrument ratings.
• Have a minimum of 1,200 hours total time.
• Have 100 hours of total time in SR aircraft.
• Be well organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask.
• Have excellent time management and customer relations skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Cirrus experience or a CSIP endorsement.
• Certified Flight Instructor qualification.
• 1,500 hours total time.

Responsibilities

• Fly charter clients within the Southern United States.
• Transport people and parts to AOG aircraft across the Southeastern United States, becoming airborne within 60 minutes of the first call.
• On peak days, be stationed at designated facilities around the United States, including ELP, GKY, and TIX airports, to respond promptly.
• Conduct flight planning and review weather conditions at destination, en route, and alternate airports.
• Calculate and review aircraft weight and balance, fuel planning, and performance data.
• Ensure pre-flight inspections are performed.
• Serve as Pilot in Command.
• Comply with schedules and other directives governing aircraft operation.
• Supervise and direct the first officer.
• Coordinate and monitor the functions of assigned crew members.
• Represent Jetvia when dealing with executive clients and other charter operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Minimum of five hard days off per month.
• $12,000 per year of per diem.
• Company-provided iPad with ForeFlight Performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, including a 100% employer-paid HDHP option and an 85% employer-paid PPO option.
• 401(k) safe harbor match: dollar for dollar up to 3% of pay and 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2%; matching contributions are immediately 100% vested.
• Stock options under the company equity incentive plan, beginning to vest on the first day of work.
• Known Crew Member (KCM).
• Company-funded Cirrus transition training.
• Time off to support work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed