Captain/Chief Pilot, Gulfstream G-IVSP

37North Aviation; California; Vor Ort; USD 200.000 - 300.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Business Aviation Association is seeking an experienced Captain/Chief Pilot to fly and manage a Gulfstream G-IVSP for a private owner in Northern California. The role is full-time, salaried, with a two-pilot crew and coordination with a Co-Captain and cabin crew as needed.

The Captain/Chief Pilot will have final authority for flights, ensure safety, compliance, and efficient operation under 14 CFR Part 91, and oversee the flight department's day-to-day activities and budgets.

Qualifikationen

• ATP certificate held with appropriate multi-engine rating and current validity.
• Minimum 5,000 hours total time and 3,000 hours PIC in turbine powered aircraft.
• Minimum 1,500 hours total time in Gulfstream G-IV series (G-IV/G300/G400).
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate and unrestricted international travel eligibility.
• Flight planning and scheduling software proficiency; IS-BAO familiarity.

Aufgaben

• Hold final authority for every flight and supervise day-to-day flight department operations.
• Oversee end-to-end trips: routes, fuel, weight and balance, permits, clearances, and scheduling.
• Coordinate ground handling, hotels, catering, and transport for destinations worldwide.
• Ensure SOPs, crew briefings, and safety practices are maintained and updated.
• Manage maintenance oversight, budgets, vendor relationships, and records.

Kenntnisse

ATP certificate

5,000 hours total

3,000 hours PIC turbine

Gulfstream G-IV series exp

IS-BAO familiarity

Ausbildung

FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate

First-Class Medical Certificate

Passport for international travel

Tools

Flight planning software

IS-BAO standards knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

Position summary
A private owner seeks an experienced full time Captain/Chief Pilot to fly and manage a privately owned Gulfstream G-IVSP based in a private hangar in Northern California. The Captain/Chief Pilot is responsible for the safe, efficient and discreet operation of the aircraft under 14 CFR Part 91, serving the owner, family, company personnel and invited guests on domestic and international trips.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements

Job title:Captain/Chief Pilot, Gulfstream G-IVSP
Reports to:Aircraft owner (or owner's designated representative / Director of Aviation Operations)
Base:Private hangar, Northern California
Type of operation:Private, non-commercial, 14 CFR Part 91
Employment type:Full-time, salaried
Flight crew:Two-pilot crew; works with a Co-Captain and cabin crew as needed

Key responsibilities

The Captain/Chief Pilot has final authority for every flight and runs the day-to-day flight department.

Flight operations

• Assign Pilot in Command on all scheduled flights, with final authority for go/no-go decisions on weather, aircraft condition and crew fitness.
• Oversee planned trips end to end: routes, fuel, weight and balance, performance, permits, overflight and landing clearances, slots and customs.
• Oversee coordination of FBOs, ground transportation, catering, hotels and handlers at destinations worldwide.
• Oversee & conduct thorough crew briefings, use of company approved checklists and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the flight department.

Safety and compliance

• Maintain full compliance with 14 CFR Part 91 and international (ICAO) requirements, including RVSM, NAT HLA, PBN/RNP and data-link (CPDLC/ADS-C) authorizations.
• Manage the operation's Safety Management System (SMS), risk assessments and incident reporting.
• Keep aircraft documents, crew records, insurance requirements and international paperwork current.

Aircraft and maintenance oversight

• Oversee the maintenance program, inspection schedule and airworthiness directives with the Director of Maintenance or contracted maintenance provider.
• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled work and review invoices with the Director of Maintenance.
• Monitor the aircraft's condition, cleanliness and cabin readiness; manage the hangar and our company servicing equipment.

Owner relations and administration

• Provide a discreet, professional, service-focused experience for the owner, family, company personnel and guests.
• Prepare and manage the annual flight department budget, operating costs and vendor relationships.
• Work with the Co-Captain, recruit and schedule contract pilots and cabin crew as needed.
• Report to the owner on trips, costs, maintenance and safety as required.

Required qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, multi-engine land.
• Minimum 5,000 hours total time and 3,000 hours as Pilot in Command in turbine powered aircraft.
• Minimum 1500 hours total time in type, Gulfstream G-IV series (G-IV/G300/G400).
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Minimum 125 hours actual instrument time
• Valid passport with unrestricted ability to travel internationally
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Recent international and oceanic experience (North Atlantic, Pacific, Latin America).
• Clean FAA record: no accidents, incidents or violations; able to pass PRIA records check, background check and drug screening.
• Motor vehicle records review
• Compliance with applicable company safety, security, and drug-free workplace policies.
• Insurability under the owner's aviation insurance policy at the stated experience levels.
• Verification of previous employment, training records, and professional references.
• Ability to become Chief Pilot if experience is validated by Director of Aviation Operations.

Preferred qualifications and attributes

• Gulfstream G-IV type rating, with recurrent training at FlightSafety or CAE within the last 12 months.
• Previous Chief Pilot experience a plus.
• Additional large-cabin type ratings (e.g., GV, G550, G650, Global series) to support a future aircraft upgrade a plus.
• Familiarity with Northern California and California coastal weather, including marine layer and low-IFR operations.
• Experience with IS-BAO standards, SMS development and international trip support providers.
• Valid A&P certificate or strong mechanical background a plus.
• Second language (Spanish or another) helpful for international travel.
• Calm judgment, exceptional discretion and confidentiality, polished presentation, and a genuine service mindset.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Expert with flight planning and scheduling software.