Challenger 300 Captain — Napa, CA (KAPC)

Pilot Assessments; Napa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation is seeking a Challenger 300 Captain for a full-time, on-call role based at Napa, CA (KAPC). You will lead safe flight operations, deliver discreet service, and uphold our safety and integrity standards.

Responsibilities include commanding flights, thorough preflight planning, and collaboration with dispatch and maintenance to ensure operational excellence. Requires extensive flight hours and ICAO certification, with relocation flexibility if needed.

Qualifications

• Total time: 3,000+ hours.
• PIC: 1,500+ hours.
• Multi-engine (MEL): 1,500+ hours.
• MEL PIC: 500+ hours.
• Type rating: Challenger 300 or comparable aircraft.
• FAA First Class Medical.
• Annual ICAO international procedures certification.
• On-call availability with flexible schedules.
• Residence within two-hour drive of KAPC or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command, ensuring safe operation of the Challenger 300.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, inspections, and weight/balance.
• Assess weather, NOTAMs, route information, and destination airports.
• Operate in accordance with Solairus policies and applicable regulations.
• Protect passenger and crew safety while delivering discreet service.
• Complete trip documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and crew to maintain operational excellence.

Skills

Airmanship

CRM

Communication

Decision-making

Job description

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Challenger 300 Captain to join a client-focused operation based at KAPC in Napa, California. You will lead safe, professional flight operations, deliver exceptional service, uphold our standards of safety, service, and integrity, and contribute to a high-performing, team-driven culture.

Role at a glance

• Base: Napa, CA (KAPC)
• Aircraft: Challenger 300
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: On-call; flexibility for client-driven itineraries
• Operations: Domestic and international trips (annual ICAO procedures training required)

What you'll do

• Serve as Pilot in Command, ensuring the safe, prudent operation of the Challenger 300 at all times.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning: review maintenance status, perform proper preflight inspections, and verify performance and weight/balance.
• Assess weather, NOTAMs, facilities, route information, destination airports, and alternates.
• Operate in accordance with Solairus Aviation policies and procedures, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, and the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Protect the safety and comfort of passengers and crew while delivering exceptional, discreet service.
• Complete all trip documentation accurately and on time under current procedures.
• Collaborate closely with dispatch, maintenance, and crew members to maintain operational excellence and teamwork.

What you bring

• Total time: 3,000+ hours
• PIC: 1,500+ hours
• Multi-engine (MEL): 1,500+ hours
• MEL PIC: 500+ hours
• Turbojet: 500+ hours
• Instrument: 250+ hours
• Type rating: Challenger 300 or comparable aircraft
• Medical: FAA First Class
• Training: Annual ICAO international procedures certification
• Availability: On-call, with the flexibility to support dynamic schedules
• Location: Primary residence within a two-hour drive of KAPC, or willingness to relocate
• Exceptional airmanship, CRM, communication, and decision-making skills with a safety- and service-first mindset.

Safety & standards

• Champion Solairus standards of safety, service, and integrity in all phases of flight.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations throughout planning, execution, and post-flight duties.