Challenger 604 Lead Captain & Flight Operations Manager (Part 91) — Boise Area (KBOI)

Pilot Assessments; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Supplemental coverage

Discretionary 401(k) matching

Company-paid life insurance

Employee discounts

Gym membership reimbursement

Advancement opportunities

RV borrowing program

Job summary

Bish’s RV is seeking a Lead Captain & Flight Operations Manager to set the standard for safe, cost-conscious corporate aviation from Boise-area operations. You will lead flight operations, crew development, scheduling, logistics, and maintenance coordination while piloting the CL604 and upholding safety as a core value.

Key responsibilities include ensuring Part 91 compliance, CRM-driven operations, proactive risk management, and vendor negotiations to optimize costs and reliability.

Qualifications

• Must hold ATP and FAA medical; CL-604 type rating preferred.
• Extensive Part 91 corporate aviation experience and CRM knowledge.
• Experience coordinating maintenance with vendors and providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day flight operations, crew development, scheduling and logistics.
• Coordinate maintenance, parts, and vendor relationships to keep aircraft ready.
• Plan trips with executives, manage fuel, permits, catering, and transport.
• Control costs, review invoices, and assist with aviation budgeting.
• Mentor the Second-in-Command and ensure safety culture.

Skills

Part 91 aviation

CRM

Aviation safety

Budgeting

Vendor management

Scheduling

Flight planning

Leadership

Communication

Education

ATP certificate

First Class Medical

CL-604 type rating

Tools

Flight planning software

ERP systems

Job description

As Lead Captain & Flight Operations Manager, you will set the standard for safe, dependable, and cost-conscious corporate aviation from our Boise-area base. You’ll lead day-to-day flight operations, crew development, scheduling and logistics, maintenance coordination, and vendor relationships—all while piloting the CL604 and championing a culture built on safety, professionalism, and Bish’s RV values: Genuine, Fun, and Driven by Results.

• Safety & Compliance: Make independent go/no‑go decisions; ensure every flight meets Part 91, company SOPs, aircraft limitations, and industry best practices; maintain SOPs, checklists, risk tools, ERP, and safety documentation; promote open cockpit communication and Crew Resource Management (CRM); apply SMS principles; report safety, maintenance, and operational risks to leadership.
• Aircraft Readiness: Keep the Challenger 604 mission‑ready by coordinating inspections, scheduled maintenance, discrepancies, parts, vendor capacity, and timing; spot developing issues early; build contingency plans for weather, maintenance, crew availability, and other interruptions.
• Trip Planning & Logistics: Partner with executives on travel needs; arrange fuel, ground handling, customs/permits, catering, rental vehicles, ground transportation, and contract‑crew support; anticipate problems, communicate changes promptly, and protect the passenger experience.
• Cost Control & Budgeting: Run a cost‑aware operation—optimize fuel pricing/stops, handling and airport fees, repositioning, crew expenses, and maintenance impacts; obtain competitive bids; review invoices, challenge inappropriate charges, and negotiate pricing; track operating costs and trends; assist with the annual aviation budget; maintain purchasing and expense‑approval controls; seek safe savings through preferred pricing, fuel and maintenance programs, training efficiencies, and vendor consolidation.
• People & Culture: Lead with humility and a team‑first mindset; set standards for professionalism, accountability, communication, aircraft care, and passenger service; verify pilot currency, qualifications, medicals, and training; mentor the Second‑in‑Command and build depth so operations aren’t single‑point dependent.
• Passenger Experience: Deliver discreet, polished executive travel; safeguard confidentiality; keep the cabin clean, organized, and stocked; handle special requests with grace; represent Bish’s RV professionally with passengers, vendors, airports, and the aviation community.

• Licenses & Time: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP, unrestricted); FAA First Class Medical; CL‑604 or CL‑600 series type rating; minimum 5,000 hours total time, 2,000 hours PIC, 1,000 hours turbine PIC, and 1,000 hours multi‑engine.
• Experience: Significant Part 91 corporate aviation background; strong knowledge of FAA regulations, international operations, CRM, aircraft performance, and operational risk management; proven experience coordinating maintenance and working with providers.
• Readiness: Ability to pass required background and drug testing; flexibility to work a variable schedule and adapt to changing travel needs.

Preferred

• Leadership of a corporate flight department.
• Managing maintenance events and reviewing work scopes.
• Preparing or managing an aviation operating budget and reducing costs without compromising safety/reliability.
• Negotiating with maintenance providers, FBOs, fuel vendors, and training providers.
• Direct support of a CEO, ownership group, or senior executive team.
• International flight‑operations experience.
• Developing and mentoring other pilots.

• An uncompromising safety culture with strong CRM and proactive risk management.
• Consistent aircraft availability with fewer preventable cancellations and maintenance disruptions.
• Early identification of maintenance needs and thoughtful contingency planning.
• Financially responsible trip planning and clear visibility for leadership into aircraft status and costs.
• Professional development of the Second‑in‑Command and a resilient, team‑based operation.
• A seamless, discreet, and polished passenger experience every trip.

• Well‑maintained Challenger 604 operated under FAA Part 91 with established maintenance and hangar partnerships.
• Access to flight‑planning tools, SOPs, safety resources, and operational systems.
• Ongoing initial and recurrent training.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, vision, dental, and supplemental coverage; discretionary 401(k) matching; company‑paid life insurance; employee discounts; gym membership reimbursement; opportunities for advancement; RV borrowing program.
• A high‑performing, values‑driven company culture where safety and reliability come first.

Base: Boise Area — KBOI, with primary duty location in Meridian, Idaho. Operated as a corporate Part 91 department supporting Bish’s RV executive travel.