A220 Direct Entry Captain

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Breeze is looking for “Seriously Nice” Captains to work at the newest and nicest airline, Breeze Airways!

Breeze Airways Pilots are responsible for ensuring safe and timely flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations. Our Pilots are overall Leaders who safely take care of our Team Members and Guests. They understand that our pursuit of Excellence is not a destination, but rather, a journey.

Here’s what you’ll do Responsible for the safe and timely completion of flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
Operates assigned flights after determining the airworthiness of the aircraft and reviewing all current factors such as weather, field conditions, navigational aids, etc., relative to the safe operation of the flight

Responsible for the operation of the aircraft during the designated period of duty unless relieved by Company authority – this involves operating the aircraft according to applicable Company policies and FARsResponsible for the supervision and enroute performance of other crew members assigned to their aircraft

Maintains a high degree of proficiency and a thorough knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and systems applicable to the aircraft flown

Through completion of appropriate pre- and post-flight inspection, ensures the airworthy condition of assigned aircraft in accordance with Company policy and FARsBecomes familiar with existing and forecast departure, arrival, and if applicable, alternate station weather prior to each flight

Ensures that the flight is planned and fueled properly so that it may be conducted safely and in accordance with current policies and regulations

Assists with and ensures proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points where other company personnel are not available

Notifies crew and passengers promptly of turbulence, adverse weather conditions or any other operational factors affecting the flight

Ensures that the load manifest for a flight is reviewed and the passenger count is verified prior to each departure

Advises the dispatcher in a timely manner, of any situation that could affect the flight schedule – the dispatcher will then arrange for any necessary diversion, cancellation, rerouting, or rescheduling of aircraft and will notify the affected Flight Crews, who will be expected to comply

Observe the Rules of Conduct for all employees as outlined in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook The knowledge and ability to assess risk and use the proper resources to keep risk to an acceptable level during all phases of ground and flight operations

Perform such other flight officer duties as assigned by the Company Here’s what you need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 23 years old at the time of hireFAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating

Must have a minimum of 3,000 hours fixed wing time

Must have 2,000+ hours total time in large, Group II transport category, fixed-wing aircraft (turbojet aircraft of more than 41,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight)
Must have 500+ hours of PIC in large, Group II transport category aircraft (turbojet aircraft of more than 41,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight)

Note:

PIC is defined as Captain or Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls

Must have 500+ hours of US FAA Part 121 PIC time within the last three years

Actively flying two of the past five years

Must maintain Pilot training history in accordance with the Pilot Record Database (PRD)
Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit Must have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. driver’s license

Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport

Must be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test

Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history…