Lear 45 Captain

Breeze Airways™•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Breeze Airways Lear 45 Captains ensure safe and timely flight operations in accordance with company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations. They serve as leaders who look after team members and guests, and are expected to pursue excellence in their work. Captains operate assigned flights after assessing aircraft airworthiness and relevant operational factors, including weather, field conditions, and navigational aids. They are responsible for the aircraft during their duty period unless relieved by company authority, and supervise the other crewmembers assigned to the aircraft. They maintain proficiency in applicable flight operations, procedures, and systems; conduct pre- and post-flight inspections; review weather; and ensure flights are properly planned and fueled. They may also assist with handling aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo where other company personnel are unavailable, and promptly advise crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather, or other factors affecting the flight. Captains follow the company’s Rules of Conduct and safety culture, assess and manage operational risk, and perform other flight officer duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 23 years old at the time of hire.
FAA unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating.
At least 2,500 total flight hours, excluding simulator and Flight Engineer time.
At least 1,000 hours fixed-wing PIC.
At least 1,000 hours fixed-wing multi-engine time.
At least 500 hours fixed-wing jet time.
At least 500 hours multicrew time.
Actively flying during two of the past five years.
High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
Accurately maintain and disclose pilot training history in accordance with FAA Pilot Records Database regulations.
Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and valid passport.
Ability to travel unrestricted to and from the United States.
Pass a pre-employment drug test.
Successfully complete training.
Pass a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products.
Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships among people and departments.
Ability to work with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.
Exemplify Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission.
Meet applicable vision, hearing, and physical standards for a valid FAA medical certificate.
Ability to sit at flight controls for extended periods, including long-duration flights; operate controls and systems requiring manual dexterity and physical force; safely enter and exit the flight deck, including under emergency conditions; lift and stow flight bags and equipment up to 25 pounds; and work in a pressurized cabin with changes in altitude and air pressure.

Nice To Haves

Lear 45 Type Rating.
Lear 45 Captain experience.
Previous U.S. Part 135 or Part 121 experience.

Responsibilities

Complete flight operations safely and on time in accordance with company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Assess aircraft airworthiness and relevant conditions—including weather, field conditions, and navigational aids—before operating assigned flights.
Operate the aircraft during the designated duty period unless relieved by company authority, following applicable policies and regulations.
Supervise assigned crewmembers and their enroute performance.
Maintain proficiency and thorough knowledge of applicable flight operations, procedures, and aircraft systems.
Conduct appropriate pre- and post-flight inspections to ensure aircraft airworthiness.
Review current and forecast departure, arrival, and, when applicable, alternate-station weather before each flight.
Ensure flights are properly planned and fueled for safe operation in accordance with policies and regulations.
Assist with handling aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points where other company personnel are unavailable.
Promptly notify crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather, or other operational factors affecting a flight.
Observe the Rules of Conduct in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook.
Assess risk and use appropriate resources to maintain acceptable risk levels during ground and flight operations.
Perform other flight officer duties and other duties as assigned.