Challenger 300 Captain (PIC) – Hawthorne, CA

Pilot Assessments; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-standard compensation

Company-paid health/dental/vision

Life insurance

Per diem for duty hours

Travel benefits with airline contracts

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Hawthorne, CA seeks a Pilot in Command to lead a two-person crew on Challenger 300 missions. You will manage preflight, safety, and owner service, ensuring aircraft is mission-ready and presented to the highest standards.

Responsibilities include planning owner flights, reviewing weather briefs, coordinating with VIP and Flight teams, and maintaining compliance with FAR 91.3 and Part 135 qualifications.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted ATP certificate and Challenger 300 PIC type rating.
• 3,000+ total flight hours with 1,000+ turbine PIC.
• Strong knowledge of FAR Parts 91 and 61.
• Ability to lead a two-person crew and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command with final authority for safe operation under FAR 91.3.
• Plan and execute owner flights; review weather, procedures, and crew assignments.
• Oversee prep, cabin presentation, and provisioning for owner flights and amenities.
• Coordinate with VIP/Flight teams for maintenance events and crew training.
• Maintain flight and duty logs; ensure SOPs and LOA approvals.

Skills

ATP certificate

PIC experience

Regulatory knowledge

Crew leadership

Job description

The Opportunity

As Pilot in Command, you’ll lead a tight-knit two-person crew, deliver white-glove owner service, and ensure the Challenger 300 is mission-ready at all times. You’ll balance flight deck excellence with hands‑on aircraft presentation, logistics, and coordination with our VIP and Flight teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command, reporting to the Chief Pilot (or Director of Operations in their absence), retaining final authority for safe operation under FAR 91.3.
• Plan and execute owner flights; review briefs for weather, procedures, special instructions, and crew assignments.
• Maintain Part 135 qualification on type; comply with company ops manual, ops specs, SOPs, and all applicable regulations.
• Lead and schedule a two-person crew; manage vacation requests and ensure coverage for owner-related tasks.
• Coordinate with Advanced Air’s VIP and Flight teams for owner flying, maintenance events, and crew training.
• Own aircraft readiness: AFM preflight inspection, document verification, security, and post-flight standards.
• Oversee aircraft cleaning, stocking, and presentation; arrange onboard laundry/dry cleaning; manage linens, towels, crew/owner uniforms, and inventories.
• Keep the cabin owner‑ready: maintain galley and supplies; ensure amenities and consumables (food, candy, medicine, beverages) are in‑date and stocked.
• Verify passenger-facing electronics are operational prior to each flight (iPads with current movies, music iPod, AirShow, Wi‑Fi, and entertainment systems).
• Handle aircraft‑related logistics: stocking, loading, unloading, and vendor coordination; attend vendor meetings, accept deliveries, and supervise service providers.
• Support owner service requests including errands and aircraft‑servicing needs (e.g., picking up/delivering dishes, amenities, catering, and personal effects).
• Manage aircraft expenses within budget; contribute to SOPs, checklists, LOA approvals, and CL300 materials as directed.
• Update flight and duty records; determine eligibility for next assignment; report and resolve maintenance discrepancies per company procedures.
• Participate in the Safety Management System (SMS): identify/report hazards, provide timely input, and apply processes to mitigate safety and quality issues.
• Devote full working time exclusively to this account; no outside flying/services without written permission from the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations.
• Perform other tasks reasonably related to aircraft operation, presentation, service, and readiness, in flight and on the ground, as directed by the owner or representative.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificates: Unrestricted ATP; Challenger 300 PIC type rating required. CFI, CFII, and MEI preferred (not required).
• Experience: 3,000+ total time; 1,000+ turbine PIC.
• Knowledge: High-level working knowledge of FAR Parts 91 and 61 and AIM Sections 4 and 5.
• Operational endurance: Execute flights up to ~4.5 hours; up to 10 total flight hours per day within a 14‑hour duty period.
• Physical capability: Digital dexterity for pre/post‑flight tasks; frequent stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling; lift/push/pull 50+ lbs and handle objects exceeding 150 lbs; ability to climb onto/off the wing for pre/post‑flight or over‑wing egress.
• Work environment: Comfortable working outdoors in all weather with ramp exposure to loud noise, fumes, dust, and other conditions.
• Screening: Pass a pre‑employment DOT drug test and comply with random drug screening.
• Location: Live in or be willing to relocate to the Hawthorne/Greater Los Angeles area.
• Readiness & service mindset: Pride in aircraft presentation and owner service; detail‑driven with strong organizational and follow‑through skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits & Rewards

• Industry‑standard compensation with strong management support.
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar employer match up to 4%.
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $15,000 company‑paid life insurance.
• KCM for personal travel.
• Per diem: $3.12 domestic and $4.16 international for all hours associated with Flight Duty.
• Airline travel benefits through current Delta, Alaska, and Southwest contracts.

Hiring Process

Selection may include a formal application review, education and experience ratings, oral interviews, reference checks, and job‑related tests.