Praetor Captain; PIC Part | Chicago Executive; PWK

As Captain and PIC, you'll lead all aspects of flight preparation and execution—ensuring uncompromising safety, exceptional passenger care, and full compliance with FAA regulations, FARs, and Priester procedures. You'll fly a modern, well-supported Praetor 500 on charter missions across the U.S. and North America, supported by a collaborative three-pilot crew and a mature Safety Management System (SMS).

• Act as PIC with final authority for the safe operation of all assigned flights, adhering to FAA regulations, company flight operations manuals, and SOPs.
• Lead thorough pre-flight planning: weather analysis, performance and weight/balance, routing, fuel planning, and airworthiness checks.
• Champion effective CRM - setting the standard for communication, coordination, and professionalism across all phases of flight.
• Deliver world-class passenger service as the primary point of contact for clients on board.
• Engage actively in the company's SMS: identify hazards, mitigate risks, and participate in safety audits and corrective actions.
• Mentor and guide First Officers and other crew members to elevate overall team performance.
• Complete accurate post-flight documentation, including trip reports and logbook entries; promptly report safety or equipment issues.
• Maintain all required regulatory currency, training, and medical certifications.

• Flight time: 5,000+ total hours; 2,500+ hours as PIC; 2,500+ multi-engine land (including 1,500+ multi-engine PIC); 2,000+ turbine; 500+ instrument.
• Certificates: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) with Multi-Engine Land; unrestricted or restricted ATP accepted.
• Medical: Current First-Class Medical.
• Preferred: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Deep knowledge of FAA regs, flight planning, and SMS; strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with flight planning and aviation management software.
• Previous Part 135 experience highly desirable.

• Sign-on bonus for pilots holding a Praetor 500 type rating.
• Comprehensive medical (PPO & High Deductible) via Blue Cross Blue Shield, plus dental and vision.
• Company-paid short-term & long-term disability; company-paid basic life & AD&D with optional supplemental coverage.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• 401(k) with company match and annual company-funded profit sharing.
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA options.
• Paid company holidays, Unlimited PTO (per scheduling guidelines), and sick leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, company-paid legal services & identity theft protection, company-paid pet insurance, and EAP resources.
• Schedule: Typical rotation is 2 weeks on / 1 week off.

If you're a safety-driven leader who thrives in a high-service Part 135 environment and meets the requirements above, we'd love to hear from you. Join Priester Aviation and captain a best-in-class Praetor 500 experience for our clients.