ATR Captain: Lead Commercial Flight Operations & Safety

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

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.