Challenger 3500 Captain; Typed Las Vegas

As Captain, you will serve as PIC for the Bombardier Challenger 3500, ensuring safe ground and in-flight operations while mentoring First Officers and collaborating seamlessly with dispatch, maintenance, and leadership. You will be entrusted with regulatory compliance, crew coordination, and premium passenger care on every leg.

• Exercise full PIC authority for safe, efficient ground and flight operations.
• Verify passenger identification prior to boarding and deliver a high-touch, anticipatory service experience.
• Execute thorough preflight planning and checklist completion; maintain disciplined SOPs throughout each phase of flight.
• Train and mentor First Officers on assigned flights and aircraft; model professionalism and sound decision-making.
• Ensure strict compliance with FAA regulations, Thrive Aviation’s GOM, operational specifications, and department procedures.
• Communicate proactively with crew, dispatch, maintenance, administration, and leadership to keep operations running smoothly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management or senior leadership.

• Minimum 3,000 hours total time
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• Current pilot certificate (ATP preferred) and FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate (must be maintained).
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport.
• Current Challenger 3500 type rating (typed in company fleet).
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a calm, customer-first mindset.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and embrace new challenges as the company grows.

• Operate in a professional flight-crew environment with a safety-first culture.
• Irregular hours, short-notice flight assignments or cancellations, and multi-day/weekly travel away from home.
• Ability to remain seated and focused in a confined space for extended periods.

• Base:
  Las Vegas, Nevada
• Aircraft:
  Bombardier Challenger 3500
• Reporting to:
  Chief Pilot
• Minimum Total Time: 3,000 hours
• Regulatory: FAA compliance, company GOM, operational specifications, and procedures

If you’re a typed Challenger 3500 Captain who leads with safety, communicates with clarity, and elevates the passenger experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Thrive Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected characteristic.