Captain (PIC) – Challenger 605 | Carlsbad, CA

Pilot Assessments; Carlsbad, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) plan

Monthly days off

Single-aircraft assignment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Schubach Aviation is seeking a Captain (PIC) to command a Challenger 605 on charter and aircraft-management missions from Carlsbad, CA. The role emphasizes safety, client service, and teamwork, operating under Part 91/135 with international flight capability.

The successful candidate will hold an ATP (restricted or unrestricted) and a current FAA First Class Medical, with 4,500+ hours and jet PIC experience, and must be able to pass stringent background checks.

Qualifications

• 4500 hours total time.
• ATP license (unrestricted or restricted) and FAA First Class Medical.
• Challenger 605 PIC and super/midsize jet experience.
• International/global flight experience.
• Based in or willing to relocate to the San Diego area.
• Clean professional history; pass PRIA/FAA/NATA background checks.
• Able to pass drug and alcohol screenings.
• Team-oriented with strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Captain (PIC) of a Challenger 605 for charter and aircraft management missions.
• Plan and execute safe, efficient domestic and international flights per SOPs and FAA regulations.
• Lead flight operations with a service-first mindset delivering a premium client experience on every leg.
• Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and cabin/flight crew for readiness and mission success.
• Maintain impeccable flight records, currency, and compliance standards reflective of a safety-centric culture.
• Represent Schubach Aviation with professionalism and polished customer-relations skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety-focused

Communication

Customer relations

Job description

Schubach Aviation, a respected Part 91/135 charter and aircraft management company with a 30-year legacy, is seeking a full-time Captain (PIC) for a Challenger 605 based in Carlsbad, California. This is a dedicated, single-aircraft assignment within a busy operation that flies a diverse fleet—ideal for a professional, dynamic aviator who values uncompromising safety, polished service, and teamwork.

Position Details

• Company: Schubach Aviation
• Location: Carlsbad, CA, United States (San Diego area)
• Operation: Part 91/135 Charter & Aircraft Management
• Aircraft: Challenger 605
• Employment: Full-time
• Start: Immediate

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Captain (PIC) of a Challenger 605 for charter and aircraft management missions.
• Plan and execute safe, efficient domestic and international flights in accordance with company SOPs, FAA regulations, and industry best practices.
• Lead flight operations with a service-first mindset, delivering a premium client experience on every leg.
• Collaborate closely with dispatch, maintenance, and cabin/flight crew to ensure aircraft readiness and mission success.
• Maintain impeccable flight records, currency, and compliance standards reflective of a safety-centric culture.
• Represent Schubach Aviation with professionalism, strong communication, and polished customer-relations skills.

Requirements

• Experience: Super Midsize or Midsize jet time, including jet PIC experience.
• Minimum flight time: 4,500 hours total time.
• Certificates & Medical: ATP (unrestricted or restricted) and current FAA First Class Medical.
• International experience: Proven competence operating on global routes.
• Location: Based in, or willing to relocate to, the San Diego area.
• Record: Professional history with no violations or accidents; able to pass PRIA/FAA/NATA background checks.
• Screenings: Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening.
• Soft skills: Team-oriented, safety-focused, with excellent communication and customer-relations skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) plan (non-matching).
• Monthly scheduled days off for pilots and a strong emphasis on work–life balance.
• Dedicated full-time assignment to a single aircraft within a supportive, growth-oriented operation.
• Opportunities for advancement across a diverse fleet.