Description
Phenom 300 Captain - Carlsbad, CA
[redacted] has a full-time opening for an experienced and exceptional Captain for its Embraer Phenom 300 FAA Part 135 and Part 91 operations based out of Carlsbad Airport (CRQ) near San Diego, California. Significant opportunities are available to those who join our team and contribute to the success of the company. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to the greater San Diego area.
What’s it like to be a Latitude 33 crew member?
Our crews are among the best-trained and most experienced professionals in the aviation industry. As company ambassadors to our clients, they are highly qualified to safely and professionally fly our clients anywhere in the world. Our skilled crew members take seriously their responsibility, career, and our company’s goal to achieve a higher standard. Our crew member program includes:
-Annual recurring state of the art simulator training at the finest training facilities in the world.
-In-house training for company specific items and adherence to our FAA approved procedures.
-An Initial Operating Experience (IOE) and mentoring program that is proven to ensure our crew members meet and exceed industry standards.
-FAA required drug testing and medical examinations.
Benefits for all positions:
We aim for ~15 days worked per month, but is typically 15-18 days. Pilots often receive additional compensation for more than 18 days of flying in a month.
10 days of PTO/yr, increasing with tenure
401k company match
Company contribution for medical plans, option for dental and vision
Unique selling points about [redacted]:
Large fleet of 30-35 managed aircraft, ~20 of which on charter
Pilot-focused company - run by professional pilots who understand the pilot lifestyle, with a Chief Pilot who works hard to give his pilots the best quality of life possible.
- We do not have a sliding duty day like many Part 135 charter companies. Ours are generally 8am-10pm. Pilots will not receive calls for popup charter flights in the middle of the night.
- We find this provides a much better quality of life for our employees.
Wide variety of aircraft types including Citation M2, CJ3/CJ3+, Phenom 300, Citation Latitude, Citation Sovereign+, and Challenger 300/350/605 aircraft - providing lots of opportunity for pilot upgrade/advancement/longevity
New fleet and impeccable maintenance - most aircraft are <10 yrs old, with usually 2-3 factory-new acceptances each year.
Only Part 135 charter company in San Diego to have achieved the ARGUS Platinum safety rating, which only 5% of all U.S. operators have been able to achieve
Multiple aircraft bases within Southern California and beyond, potentially allowing for a base change down the road
In business since 2006
Required Qualifications and Skills
-3,000 hours total flight time
-EMB-505/Phenom 300 (required, candidates without type rating will not be considered)
-250 hours in type EMB-505/Phenom 300 (highly preferred)
-FAA ATP certificate
-Current FAA Class 1 medical certificate
-No significant accidents, incidents, or enforcements in the last 5 years
-Exceptional customer service and communication skills
Benefits and Perks
-Competitive salary, health insurance contribution, 401(k) matching, and more
-Unique opportunity to work inside the world of private aviation with one of the best companies in the industry
-Located in beautiful sunny Southern California