Challenger 300 Captain – West Palm Beach (KDJT)

Solairus Aviation; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation seeks a Challenger 300 Captain to lead a managed business-jet operation at KDJT. You’ll be PIC responsible for planning, execution, and post-flight follow-through, collaborating with a seasoned team that prizes precision and exemplary service.

This role requires uncompromising safety, strict regulatory compliance, and a service-forward mindset with clients and crew. Availability for on-call operations and relocation within two hours of KDJT are expected.

Qualifications

• Total flight time 3,000 hours minimum.
• PIC time 1,500 hours minimum.
• MEL 1,500 hours, MEL PIC 500 hours.
• Turbojet experience 250 hours.
• Challenger 300 type rating or equivalent.
• Current First Class medical.
• Residence within two-hour drive of KDJT or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command for every leg with safety and professionalism.
• Review aircraft maintenance status and airworthiness prior to dispatch.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections per the Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Plan trips with weather, NOTAMs, routes, airports and alternates.
• Operate in compliance with Solairus policies and regulations.
• Safeguard passengers, crew, and aircraft while delivering client service.
• Accurately complete trip documentation.

Skills

Total time 3000h

PIC 1500h

MEL 1500h

Turbojet 250h

Challenger 300 rating

First Class medical

Job description

The Opportunity

Solairus Aviation is hiring a full-time Challenger 300 Captain to support a managed business-jet operation at KDJT. You’ll be the PIC responsible for planning, execution, and post-flight follow-through, collaborating closely with a seasoned team that prizes precision and exemplary service.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command, ensuring the highest standards of safety and professionalism on every leg.
• Review aircraft maintenance status and airworthiness prior to dispatch.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections per the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Plan each trip with complete weather, NOTAM, route, airport, and alternate assessments.
• Operate in full compliance with Solairus policies and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Safeguard passengers, crew, and aircraft while delivering exceptional client service.
• Accurately complete all trip documentation in accordance with current procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Flight time minimums: 3,000 hours total time; 1,500 hours PIC; 1,500 hours multi-engine land (MEL); 500 hours MEL PIC; 500 hours in turbojet; 250 hours instrument.
• Type rated on the Challenger 300 (or a comparable aircraft type rating).
• Current First Class medical certificate.
• Availability for on-call operations; flexibility for varying schedules and trip lengths.
• Annual completion of ICAO International procedures training.
• Primary residence within a two-hour drive of KDJT, or willingness to relocate.

What You’ll Bring

• Uncompromising commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Calm, confident decision-making in dynamic, time-sensitive environments.
• Discretion, professionalism, and a service-forward mindset with clients and crew.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a collaborative flight department.