Lear Captain

Overview

A Jet Right Pilot is a member of the flight crew who is responsible for the safe, efficient, comfortable, and on‑time operation of company aircraft. The Captain acts as pilot‑in‑command on trips assigned by flight operations management. Jet Right Captains continuously strive to safely and professionally meet the travel needs of the company’s clients while seeking excellence in every aspect of their performance.

The position requires excellent communication and customer‑service skills and the ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. The role may require up to 80% travel. Jet Right Pilots can expect to fly 300‑450 hours per year.

• Perform duties in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies, and Operations Specifications.
• Exercise sound judgment in the safe and efficient operation of the flight.
• Contribute to the decision‑making process for the safe operation of the aircraft.
• Correctly assess the current and anticipated flight environment, identify and anticipate operational threats or errors.
• Exchange information, ideas, and instructions in a timely manner.
• Manage tasks to optimize overall crew performance.
• Exercise responsibilities in a manner that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and mentorship.
• Promote a safe and collaborative cockpit operating environment and mentor junior crew members.
• Satisfactorily complete all required company and FAA proficiency checks and training courses.
• Promote a favorable image of Jet Right in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Possess excellent written, verbal, math, analytical, and observation skills.
• React correctly during emergencies.
• Be proactive.
• Think logically and grasp concepts quickly.

• Standing/walking for short distances: up to two hours on hard surfaces.
• Sitting: up to six hours.
• Lifting/carrying: up to 75 pounds routinely with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Restricted to assigned duty periods of no more than 14 hours.

By nature this job description cannot be exhaustive. Additional responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, and working conditions may be associated with this job.

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• Unrestricted FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multiengine class rating and English proficiency endorsement.
• Minimum of 3,000 hours total time.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours Pilot In Command time.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit (RR).
• Current FAA first‑class medical certificate.
• U.S. citizenship or proof of right to work in the U.S.
• Current passport or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
• Must work nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules; must have a residence that allows reporting to work within two hours of a dispatch call during assigned duty periods.
• Must be at least 23 years old.
• No accidents, incidents, or enforcements in the last three years.

• LR-45 or EMB-500 type rating.
• Minimum of 500 hours turbine time.
• FAR Part 91/135 flight department experience.
• International operations experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an aviation‑or business‑related field.
• More than 250 hours as PIC in Learjet 45/75, Embraer Phenom 100, or Pilatus PC‑12 aircraft.