Job Title
PC-12 Captain – Legacy Crew
Job Summary/Objective
As a Legacy crew member, the PC-12 Captain is responsible for the safe, compliant, and professional operation of Planet 9’s fleet of PC-12 aircraft. Operating under both Part 91 and Part 135, the Captain plays a key leadership role in the cockpit, ensuring flight safety, client satisfaction, and regulatory compliance. As a PC-12 Captain, you are acting as a mentor the SICs you fly with. This will include participation in Planet Nine’s Professional Development Program (PDP). As a Legacy crew member, this full-time position requires flexibility, operational awareness, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced charter environment while maintaining the highest standards of service and airmanship. The standard PC-12 Legacy Pilot schedule will be 8 days on (position days included on first and last day), followed by 4 days off.
Reports to
Chief Pilot
Location
Van Nuys, CA based and must live within a 2 hour drive of KVNY.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Serve as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of assigned PC-12 aircraft during Single Pilot and Dual Crew operations.
Collaborate on all phases of flight planning and execution with precision, including aircraft performance, weather analysis, and international considerations upholding operational excellence.
Set the tone for a collaborative cockpit environment, promoting CRM and teamwork across the crew.
Represent Planet 9 with professionalism and discretion in all client and vendor interactions, acting as a trusted ambassador of the company’s values.
Maintain thorough knowledge of aircraft systems, regulatory updates, and international operating procedures to support safe and informed decision-making.
Participate actively in crew briefings and post-flight debriefs, fostering a safety-first culture and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate integrity in adherence to SOPs, safety protocols, and compliance obligations.
Serve as a training captain for the Planet Nine Professional Development Program (PDP) for the PC-12 SICs, as directed.
Uphold the highest levels of safety and risk management throughout all operational phases and be an active participant in Planet Nine’s SMS program.
Adhere to Planet 9’s operational policies, safety procedures, and regulatory standards by completing required training and maintaining compliance across all assigned duties.
Adapt to evolving priorities by performing additional tasks or projects as needed to support team and organizational goals.
Skills and Qualifications
FAA ATP Certificate (or ability to obtain this during new hire training)
FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Current PC-12 Time in Type – Required
Valid passport and ability to travel unrestricted internationally
Must pass DOT/FAA drug screening, TSA background check, and grant Planet Nine access to the FAA PRD.
Minimum Flight Time Requirements
Total Flight Time: 2,000
PIC Time: 1,000
Turbine: 750
Instrument: 250
Time in Type: 500 (250 PIC)
12 month sim current - preferred
Education and Experience Requirements
College degree preferred
3 Years Part 135 experience preferred
International experience (Mexico and Canada) preferred
Completion and maintenance of all Planet 9 training requirements in accordance with FAA Part 135 regulations
Physical Requirements (if applicable)
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to maintain a valid First Class FAA Medical Certificate
Travel Requirements (if applicable)
Extensive travel is required while assigned to the aircraft. The aircraft will be KVNY based however it is not expected for the aircraft to return to base on any given flight day.