Challenger 605 Captain

Silver Air Private Jets; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized schedule

Flight support team

Leadership training

Premium medical benefits

401(k) match

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Silver Air Private Jets in Dallas is seeking an experienced Challenger 605 Captain to lead a three-person crew on international and domestic missions. The role requires leadership, discretion, and flexibility to support a dynamic travel schedule.

You will oversee airworthiness, perform pre-flight checks, coordinate with maintenance, and ensure compliance with FAA regulations and Silver Air procedures while delivering excellent passenger service.

Qualifications

• Total time & PIC hours requirements (given in job description).
• ICAO Annex compliance and CANPASS authorization expectations.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills required.
• Flexible schedule with night/weekend availability due to 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance status and ensure airworthiness of the aircraft.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections per Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Complete trip paperwork and coordinate with crew and operations.
• Ensure flight operations comply with Silver Air policies and FAA regulations.
• Provide exceptional service to passengers and uphold safety standards.
• Adapt to dynamic travel schedules and frequent priority changes.

Skills

Total time

PIC time

Canpass authorization

ICAO compliance

Customer service

Leadership

Education

ATP certificate

Job description

Description

Silver Air is seeking an experienced Challenger 605 Captain to join a professional 3-person crew based out of the Dallas, TX area. The principal is a hands-on industry executive who built a career from the ground up. Someone who values precision, reliability, and getting things done. The ideal candidate will bring that same mentality to the flight deck: strong leadership, discretion, and flexibility to support a dynamic travel schedule.

Department: Pilot

Location: Dallas

What you’ll be doing:

• Reviewing the maintenance status of the aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Conducting proper pre-flight inspection in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Completing check of weather and facilities along the route to be flown and airports to be used, including alternate airports.
• Ensuring the flight is conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures of Silver Air and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Ensuring the safety of all passengers, aircraft, and crew.
• Accurately completing all trip paperwork in accordance with current procedures.

To do well in this role, you’ll need:

• Total time in all aircraft = 3500 hours/3000 hours as PIC.
• Multi-engine time = 3000 hours/2000 hours as PIC.
• Total Turbine time = 1750 hours preferred.
• Total time in airplane type = 200 hours/100 hours as PIC.
• Type rated on CL-605. Or comparable aircraft.
• Valid First Class Medical Certificate. This is required.
• Previous Part 135 experience. This is preferred, but not required.
• Compliant with ICAO Annex I - 2.1.1.0. As it pertains to aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations with more than one pilot.
• CANPASS authorization. You'll need the ability to obtain and maintain CANPASS authorization for unrestricted travel to/from Canada as a commercial pilot.
• Strong customer service skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) will need to be demonstrated with all levels of employees and clients. Communication must always be delivered with a superior level of professionalism.
• High level of detail. You'll need to be highly organized with the ability to thrive in changing environments and the flexibility for frequently changing priorities.
• Excellent time management skills. You'll need to be able to work on an on-call basis, with the ability to work well under pressure and to multi-task. Silver Air is a 24/7 organization, so this role requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and Holidays.
• Strong people skills. You'll need to be a team player who can provide valued contributions to our business and clients.

Benefits

We care deeply about making Silver Air an incredible place to work and we invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work.

The specific benefits / perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include:

• Personalized schedule with 10 days off per month and 20 days scheduled for flight.
• Our Flight Support team handles travel logistics.
• Paid leadership, hospitality, and flight simulator training with a one-year training agreement.
• Fly well-maintained equipment with modern technology.
• KCM badge, paid medical exams, extra passports, and cell phone stipend.
• Premium medical benefits fully paid for employee and family, vision, dental, life insurance, HSA, and FSA.
• 5% company match on 401(k) from day one.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal concerns.
• Competitive compensation with regular pay reviews.