Captain (Heavy Jet) — Fort Worth, TX

Pilot Assessments; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced airline captain to lead flight operations with authority from report time through release from duty. You will work with the Director of Operations on flight planning, delays, and release decisions, ensuring timely, informed operational calls. You will operate under manuals, OpSpecs, and applicable FAA regulations; maintain currency; mentor crews; and perform projects as assigned by the Chief Pilot.

Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate — unrestricted or restricted.
• First Class Medical certificate.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Eligibility to work in the United States; ability to obtain security clearance; no FAA accidents or regulatory violations; able to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
• EFIS/FMS/Glass flight deck proficiency; experience in Part 121, 91, or 135 operations.

Responsibilities

• Exercise full authority and responsibility for all crewmembers and safe conduct of each flight from report time through release from duty.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on flight planning, delays, and flight release decisions; ensure timely, well-informed operational calls.
• Operate strictly per company-approved manuals, OpSpecs, and applicable CFRs, FAA orders, ADs, ACs, Handbook Bulletins, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Submit reports on irregularities and incidents; immediately notify the Chief Pilot of issues affecting safety, compliance, or fiscal responsibility.
• Uphold company culture and values; ensure pilot appearance, attendance, and conduct meet policy standards.
• Maintain currency and compliance: medicals, takeoffs/landings, home-study, qualifications, flight-time limits, equipment and manuals.
• Lead, brief, and direct the crew to meet operational requirements; take decisive action to resolve safety or compliance concerns.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Pilot.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

Judgment

Attention to detail

Hospitality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role overview

• Exercise full authority and responsibility for all crewmembers and the safe, efficient conduct of each flight from report time through release from duty.
• Collaborate with the Director of Operations on flight planning, delays, and flight release decisions; ensure timely, well-informed operational calls.
• Operate strictly per company-approved/accepted manuals, OpSpecs, and applicable 14 CFRs, FAA Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Handbook Bulletins, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Submit reports on irregularities and incidents; immediately notify the Chief Pilot of any issue that may affect safety, compliance, or fiscal responsibility.
• Uphold company culture and core values; ensure pilot appearance, attendance, and conduct meet policy standards.
• Maintain currency and compliance: medicals, takeoffs/landings, home-study courses, airport/route qualifications, flight-time limitations, equipment and manuals.
• Lead, brief, and direct the crew to meet operational requirements; take decisive action to resolve safety or compliance concerns.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Pilot.

Minimum qualifications

• Certificates: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) — Unrestricted or Restricted; First Class Medical; FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Eligibility: Legal authorization to live and work in the United States; eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; no FAA accident history or regulatory violations; ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
• Experience: EFIS/FMS/Glass flight deck proficiency; experience in Part 121, Part 91, or Part 135 operations.
• Competencies: Fluent in English (read, write, speak, comprehend); strong communication, sharp judgment, attention to detail, and a hospitality mindset.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Flight time requirements

• Total time: 5,000 hours fixed-wing
• Pilot-in-Command: 2,000 hours PIC in aircraft over 154,000 lbs
• Turbojet time: 1,000 hours
• 121/91/135 operations: 1,000 hours cumulative

Preferred: Supplemental Part 121 experience and time on Boeing aircraft (e.g., B777).

What sets this seat apart

Bring your heavy-jet expertise to a safety-first, compliance-driven operation where captains are trusted to lead decisively and mentor crews. You’ll fly sophisticated, glass-cockpit aircraft while shaping a high-performance culture grounded in professionalism and accountability.

Base & schedule

• Base: Fort Worth, Texas, United States
• Employment: Full-time