Cirrus SR22 Charter Captain (PIC) – Austin, TX

Pilot Assessments; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual per diem $12,000

Employer-paid HDHP/PPO

401(k) with match

Stock options

ForeFlight access

Cirrus Transition Training

Learjet progression path

Job summary

Jetvia seeks a skilled Pilot in Command for SR22 charter flights across the Southern United States. You will lead end-to-end mission planning, assess weather, calculate weight and balance, and supervise the first officer and crew to deliver professional service for executive clients and partner operators.

The role offers a $12,000 annual per diem, employer-paid health plans, a 401(k) match, stock options, Cirrus Transition Training, ForeFlight access, and a path to Learjet 60 SIC after 500 hours

Qualifications

• CPL with Instrument Rating and valid First-Class Medical.
• 1,200+ total hours with 100+ in Cirrus SR-series aircraft.
• Must live within 30 minutes of AUS or relocate.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and customer relations skills.
• Preferred: 1,500+ hours, Cirrus familiarity, CSIP/CFI/CFII.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC for SR22 charter flights across the Southern U.S.
• Plan missions end-to-end, evaluate weather, routes and alternates.
• Calculate weight/balance, fuel, and performance; perform preflight inspections.
• Supervise the first officer and coordinate crew members.
• Represent Jetvia professionally to clients and partners.

Skills

Flight planning

Crew leadership

Customer relations

Time management

Education

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating

First-Class Medical

Tools

ForeFlight

Known Crew Member (KCM)

Job description

What you’ll do

• Serve as Pilot in Command of SR22 charter flights transporting clients throughout the Southern U.S.
• Support fleet recovery by rapidly transporting personnel and parts to AOG aircraft across the southeastern U.S.; maintain 60-minute launch readiness.
• On peak days, remain positioned for immediate response at company facilities including El Paso International (ELP), Arlington Municipal (GKY), and Space Coast Regional (TIX).
• Plan each mission end-to-end: evaluate destination, en route, and alternate weather; select routing and alternates.
• Calculate weight and balance, fuel, and performance; ensure thorough preflight inspections.
• Comply with schedules and all aircraft operating directives, policies, and applicable regulations.
• As assigned, supervise and direct the first officer and coordinate all crew members.
• Represent Jetvia with professionalism when engaging executive clients and partner operators; deliver courteous, client-focused service.

What you bring

• Certificates: Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument Rating; First-Class Medical.
• Experience: 1,200+ hours total time, including 100+ hours in Cirrus SR-series aircraft.
• Location: Live within or relocate to within 30 minutes of AUS.
• Professional skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, strong multitasking and time management, excellent customer relations.
• Preferred: 1,500+ hours total time; prior Cirrus experience or CSIP; CFI/CFII.

Compliance & readiness

• Employment is with Jetvia; SR charter operations are conducted under a partner’s Part 135 certificate and may require participation in that company’s drug and alcohol program.
• Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug testing, background checks, and applicable post-offer job-related physical examinations. A positive test for illegal drugs results in withdrawal of the employment offer.

What’s in it for you

• At least five hard days off per month.
• $12,000 annual per diem.
• Company iPad with ForeFlight Performance and Known Crew Member (KCM) access.
• Jetvia-paid Cirrus Transition Training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options:
  • Fully employer-paid High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
  • 85% employer-paid PPO plan
  • Texas-based HMO plans
• IRA/401(k) with safe harbor match: dollar-for-dollar on the first 3% of pay and $0.50 per dollar on the next 2%; enroll on the first of any month with immediate full vesting.
• Equity participation via stock options under the company’s equity incentive plan; vesting begins day one.
• Competitive salary aligned to your location.
• Career progression: potential transition to Learjet 60 SIC or a partner jet operator after accumulating 500 hours with Jetvia.

Where you’ll fly

Missions primarily cover the Southern United States, with rapid-response support flights across the southeastern region for AOG and fleet recovery needs.

Jetvia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.