Executive Jet Management

Lead Pilot in Command Challenger 300

Executive Jet Management$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in corporate/business aviation
  • CL-300 type rating preferred
  • Total flight time: 3500 hours
  • 1500 hours multi-engine land (MEL) time
  • 2000 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC)
  • 500 hours PIC MEL time
  • 300 hours of instrument flight time
  • 500 hours jet flight time

Responsibilities

  • Manage and enhance key client relationships for flight department success
  • Collaborate with maintenance team to ensure aircraft compliance and readiness
  • Handle administrative tasks like auditing and vendor relations
  • Motivate crewmembers and ensure understanding of departmental goals
  • Oversee flight operations and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Conduct thorough flight planning and pre-flight checks
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and address any passenger needs

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums
  • 401(k) plan with 67% match on contributions
  • Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Life insurance and AD&D benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Loss of license coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • 14 days of paid time off from the first day of employment
Full Job Description
Purpose of Position

Executive Jet Management, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking a Lead Captain for a Challenger 300 based in Muscle Shoals, AL. (KMSL). This established flight department flies P91 only with a 4-pilot crew and the support of a dedicated maintenance technician. Operations are domestic with an average of 450 flight hours annually. This is not a home-based or commutable position (you must reside in or relocate to the Muscle Shoals area).

The Lead Pilot in Command (PIC) serves as a peer-leader to a designated flight department with a focus on effective crew resource management, client service and completion of flight department administrative duties. The Lead PIC actively participates in the flying schedule and adheres to all PIC duties and expectations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Leads Flight Department Success:
  • Manages important client relationships while balancing needs of client and EJM. Proactively communicates as required to address current or potential issues or opportunities.
  • Works closely with maintenance personnel, either assigned to account or company designee, to ensure compliance with all aircraft maintenance events (scheduled and unscheduled) and regular tasks are completed (e.g., database updates, audits, checklists).
  • Completes other duties as expected of aircraft owner / account (e.g., invoice reviews, auditing, vendor relations, charter approvals, crew schedules) in accordance with defined expectations.
  • Supports flight department crew members in their understanding of what needs to be done and motivates people to achieve flight department goals while representing the EJM brand. Reports concerns or issues to Regional Chief Pilot.
  • Handles flight department administration matters, including but not limited to supplies (office and aircraft), subscriptions, crew schedules, including associated communication with crewmembers.

Ensures the Safe Operation of Flight for designated Flight Department:
  • Ensures crewing and trip assignments are compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
  • Completes flight planning, performance and weight and balance tasks for each assignment, as required.
  • Utilizes Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) briefing methodology to lead required briefings and mitigate operational risks.
  • Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinates with company personnel as required. Acts as the Ground Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator as defined by company policy.
  • Completes all aircraft pre-flight tasks, including the maintenance status of the aircraft, to ensure the aircraft is mission capable. Records all aircraft discrepancies in accordance with company SOPs.
  • Ensures all aircraft ground servicing items (e.g., fueling, oil, oxygen) are monitored and accomplished in accordance with SOPs.
  • Completes passenger briefings in accordance with company policy and regulation. Delivers the highest level of customer service and meet any special needs of passengers (e.g., physically challenged).
  • Utilizes Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) to communicate with crew and support personnel clearly and in a timely manner during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations.

Delivers an Exceptional Service Experience:
  • Provides quality service to owners and passengers while identifying opportunities to enhance the EJM service experience. Regularly investigates and resolves service deviations.
  • Collaborates with fellow crew members and EJM internal partners to provide consistent service experience to owners and passengers. Resolves conflict and challenges in an acceptable manner.

Maintains Proficiency and Compliance for Designated Flight Department:
  • Maintains regulatory and company-required training and recency of experience.
  • Complies with company SMS program and reports safety or non-compliance concerns through the appropriate channels.
  • Ensures all crewmembers remain qualified to act in their assigned capacity in accordance with regulations and company policy.
  • Ensures all crewmembers comply with company polices and appropriate audits are in place.


Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

  • Prior leadership experience in corporate/business aviation
  • CL-300 type rating (strongly preferred)
  • Must be able to perform the essential job functions associated with the position
  • Minimum Time Requirements:
    • Total flight time: 3500 hours
    • Multi Engine Land (MEL): 1500 hours
    • Pilot in Command: 2000 hours
    • PIC MEL: 500 hours
    • Instrument: 300 hours
    • Jet: 500 hours


How EJM Supports You

At EJM, we believe that how you do something is as important as what you do. That's why we foster a collaborative company culture, where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are valued, and relationships matter. We encourage employee growth, recognize the importance of work-life balance, and take pride in being a career destination.

To ensure our employees are taken care of at work and at home, we offer a comprehensive package of premium benefits, including:
  • Competitive pay
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available with no monthly premiums
  • 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute matched by EJM
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Prescription drug benefit plan
  • Life insurance and AD&D benefits
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Loss of license coverage
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 14 days of paid time off, available on first day of employment

About Executive Jet Management

Executive Jet Management is a private jet charter company that provides aircraft management, private jet charter, and maintenance services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Addison, Texas. Executive Jet Management is a subsidiary of NetJets, which is a Berkshire Hathaway company. The company has a fleet of over 300 private jets and operates in more than 170 countries. Executive Jet Management has received numerous awards for its safety and service, including the ARGUS Platinum rating and the IS-BAO Stage 3 certification.
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