Corporate Aviation Captain (EMB-170) – Houston

Pilot Assessments; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental is seeking a Captain to lead end-to-end flight operations on the Embraer 170. You will oversee planning, weather analysis, fuel calculations, and flight plans while coordinating with the crew and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities include preflight/postflight leadership, safety culture, and regulatory compliance. Requires ATP with EMB-170 rating, FAA First Class Medical, and relocation to Houston.

Qualifications

• 5+ years aviation flight-operations experience.
• ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) with an EMB-170 type rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• English language proficiency.
• Restricted FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Valid driver’s license and an unrestricted passport.
• Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Houston, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety-first culture while delivering exceptional passenger experience.
• Operate in full compliance with 14 CFR and company SOPs.
• Plan assigned flights reviewing schedules, itineraries, and passenger/cargo needs.
• Analyze weather, determine fuel requirements, and file flight plans.
• Coordinate servicing with Flight Technician and verify aircraft status.
• Maintain knowledge of aircraft systems, regulations, and NOTAMs.
• Keep pilot certificates and medical current; complete recurrent training.
• Coordinate aircraft servicing at intermediate stops and brief crew.

Skills

English proficiency

ATP EMB-170 rating

First Class Medical

FCC Radiotelephone Permit

Driver's license & passport

Houston relocation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The opportunity

As a Captain on our Embraer 170 (EMB-170), you’ll lead end-to-end flight execution—from meticulous planning through post-flight debrief—while partnering seamlessly with your co-captain and flight team. When acting as PF, you’ll work with the co-captain as PM; when serving as PIC, you retain ultimate operational authority. This role blends technical excellence, safety leadership, and elevated passenger service.

What you’ll do

• Promote Occidental’s safety-first culture while delivering an exceptional passenger experience.
• Operate in full compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR), the AFM, Certificate of Airworthiness, company policies, SOPs, and accepted aviation practices.
• Plan assigned flights: review schedules, itineraries, passenger/cargo needs, and any special requirements.
• Analyze current and forecast weather for departure, alternates, route, destination, and arrival alternate; determine fuel requirements and file flight plans.
• Coordinate catering/commissary with the Flight Technician when applicable; verify aircraft status with Maintenance.
• Calculate weight and balance for departure and landing within AFM limits.
• Ensure required equipment, documents, publications, and databases are onboard and current; arrange required security.
• Conduct thorough interior and exterior preflight inspections; lead preflight and post-flight crew briefings.
• Maintain current, in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems/performance, regulations, operating and navigation procedures, NOTAMs, and company policies.
• Keep pilot certificates, SIC qualifications, and the FAA First Class Medical current; complete all recurrent training as required.
• Coordinate aircraft servicing at intermediate stops with the Flight Technician or Cabin Safety Attendant.
• Protect sensitive company information; represent Occidental with a professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Contribute to department initiatives and projects; set annual S.M.A.R.T. and development goals through Occidental’s Performance Management System.
• Actively participate in the Flights department’s SMS; remain fully compliant with regulatory and OXY training programs.
• Complete work with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively in an inclusive team environment.

Minimum flight experience

• Total time: 3,000 hours
• Pilot in Command (PIC): 500 hours
• Multiengine PIC: 500 hours

What you’ll bring

• At least five years of aviation flight-operations experience.
• Valid ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) with an EMB-170 type rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate (provided prior to onboarding).
• English language proficiency.
• Restricted FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Valid automobile driver’s license and an unrestricted passport.
• Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Houston, Texas.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).

Preferred experience

• Operational experience under FAA 14 CFR Part 125.
• At least three years of corporate aviation experience.

Certifications & documents

• ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) with EMB-170 type rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical.
• Restricted FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Valid driver’s license and unrestricted passport.