Challenger 605 Second-in-Command (SIC) — Austin, TX

Pilot Assessments; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Jet Linx Aviation in Austin, TX is seeking a safety‑driven Second-in-Command to support Challenger 605 operations. In this full-time role, you will report to the Base Chief Pilot and contribute to safe, on-time operations for Part 91 and Part 135 flying.

Key responsibilities include assisting the Captain, managing duty/rest logs, maintaining EFB charts and company manuals, and upholding Jet Linx standards while preserving flight safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Flight time requirements: 2,500 hours total with 500 hours PIC, 500 hours multi-engine, 100 hours turbine, 150 hours instrument.

Responsibilities

• Support the Captain in all flight phases to ensure safe, compliant operations under FARs and procedures.
• Manage and track duty, flight, and rest times per company policy and CFRs.
• Maintain communication for standby assignments, trip notifications, and pre/post-flight reporting.
• Oversee EFB hardware and apps; ensure navigation charts, publications and manuals are current.
• Uphold high standards of airmanship, judgment, and proactive decision-making.
• Maintain a current First-Class Medical and all required credentials.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

The Opportunity

Jet Linx Aviation is seeking a safety-driven, detail-focused Second-in-Command (SIC) to support Challenger 605 operations from our Austin, Texas base. In this full-time role, you will report to the Base Chief Pilot and play a key part in safe, efficient, on-time operations for both Part 91 and Part 135 flying.

Call-out Expectation: Must live in or relocate to the Austin area and be able to report within 2 hours of home base.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Captain in all phases of flight to ensure safe, compliant operations under FARs and company procedures.
• Manage and track duty, flight, and rest times in accordance with company policies and CFR requirements.
• Maintain active communication with the company for standby assignments, trip notifications, position calls, and pre/post-flight reporting.
• Oversee Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) hardware and apps; ensure all navigation charts, publications, and company manuals are current.
• Uphold the highest standards of airmanship, judgment, and proactive decision-making while exemplifying Jet Linx core values.
• Maintain a current First-Class Medical and all required credentials at all times.

Qualifications

• Flight Time: 2,500 hours total time, including 500 hours PIC, 500 hours multi-engine, 100 hours turbine, and 150 hours instrument.
• Certificates: Unrestricted ATP required; current First-Class Medical; FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Training: Initial or recurrent Part 142 training in type within the last 24 months (preferred).
• Work Authorization & Travel: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.; current passport; ability to obtain a U.S. driver’s license; unrestricted travel to the EU, Canada, and the Caribbean.
• Residency: Willing to reside within a two-hour call-out of the Austin base.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Schedule: Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as mission requires.
• Compliance: Release and pass an FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) review with a System Chief Pilot.
• Physical: Frequent lifting/moving up to 50 lbs; work in and around aircraft and terminals.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $135,000 - $170,000 annually (commensurate with geography, aircraft size, and your experience, training, and education).

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid time off
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability

Safety & Testing

• Pre-employment drug screen required; safety-sensitive roles are subject to random drug/alcohol testing.
• Testing covers marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines, per policy and regulations.