ATR Captain (LBB)

Empire Airlines; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision

PTO and Paid Holidays

401k matching

Travel Benefits

CASS Privileges

Job summary

Empire Airlines is seeking an ATR Captain to lead flight operations under Part 121, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant services. The role requires authoritative command of flight crews and coordination with dispatch and control facilities.

Responsibilities include monitoring weather, fuel and loading, and making alternate destination decisions as needed, while maintaining adherence to FAA rest requirements and company procedures.

Qualifications

• ATP certificate with MEL rating.
• 1st class medical.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must adhere to FAA/DOT Drug and Alcohol Program.

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver the aircraft during all flight phases and verify go/no-go decisions.
• Monitor flight conditions, fuel, weather, loading, and alternate destinations as needed.
• Maintain command in unexpected situations, communicate with stations, towers, controllers, and dispatchers.
• File FAA reports and document flight hours with Dispatch and Maintenance.
• Lead and evaluate staff, stay current with regulations and company procedures, promote professionalism.
• Review bulletins and correspondence daily; submit transmittals and reports on time.
• Serve as a role model, uphold ethics and support Empire Airlines’ mission.

Skills

ATP with MEL rating

First class medical

Communication skills

Drug & Alcohol compliance

Job description

Description

INTRODUCTION

The Part-121 ATR Captain will conduct safe, efficient, compliant and professional flight services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely maneuver the aircraft during all phases of flight; monitor all flight conditions including weather and cargo safety, and verify go/no-go decision; verify fuel requirements and related weather variables and ensure proper loading; make alternate destination decisions when the intended destination is unavailable.
• Maintain command of all situations as they arise due to unexpected circumstances during the flight; ensure proper communication with stations, towers, flight controllers and dispatchers during the flight; file all reports required by the FAA and report any unusual aircraft behavior or performance to dispatch or maintenance personnel; properly record flight-hours in conjunction with Dispatch and adhere to FAA rest requirements and company directives.
• Supervise and evaluate staff; maintain familiarity and knowledge of applicable changes in regulations and procedures concerning the safe operation of all company aircraft; maintain thorough knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks and protocol; serve as a positive, constructive and communicative leader for the company and its customers.
• Review company bulletins and other correspondence on a daily basis, including emails and voicemails; submit all transmittals, expense reports and other company documents/correspondence in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Serve as a role model for ethical behavior, maintain a professional and dignified work environment, and promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
• Other related duties as assigned.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Starting pay range for an ATR Captain is $2,116.00 to $2,268.00 Weekly, ($110,032.00 to $117,936.00) Annually.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k matching, Travel Benefits, CASS Privileges and more!

ATR CAPTAIN REQUIREMENTS

• ATP certificate with MEL rating.
• 1st class medical.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must adhere to the company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program.

Minimums:

• 2500 TT.
• 1000 PIC.
• 1000 MEL.
• 300 turbine/turboprop.
• 500 crew time.
• Part 121.436 Pilot Qualification.
• IFR currency and proficiency.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed outdoors and in an aircraft.
• Employee will be exposed to inclement weather.
• This position may require standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.
• May be required to work in multiple locations.