Corporate Jet Captain (Pilot-in-Command) – RTX Flight

Pilot Assessments

Granby (CT)

On-site

USD 210,000 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation
Health & Wellness
Paid time off
401(k) match
Educational assistance
Incentives

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking an experienced Captain to serve as Pilot-in-Command aboard RTX Flight VIP missions from East Granby, CT. You will maintain top-level safety, professionalism, and service while transporting passengers and materials, exercising final authority and CRM discipline.

You will plan flights in full compliance with FAA/ICAO, IS-BAO standards, and RTX policies, keeping current on airframe systems, FARs, meteorology, and crew coaching. Travel worldwide may be required.

Qualifications

  • ATP certificate with unrestricted or ATP-R.
  • 3,500+ total flight hours with 1,000+ PIC hours in turbine, multi-engine aircraft.
  • Strong adherence to FAA regulations and company procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Pilot-in-Command on RTX Flight aircraft for VIP missions.
  • Exercise final authority and maintain situational awareness across all flight phases.
  • Plan and execute flights in full FAA/ICAO compliance and IS-BAO standards.
  • Apply CRM best practices using checklists, crew, and ATC for safe operations.
  • Maintain knowledge of aircraft systems, FARs, meteorology, and currency.
  • Model adherence to RTX and FAA standards; provide coaching to crew.
  • Participate in company training; sustain IS-BAO processes.
  • Ensure compliance with RTX EH&S and ethics policies.
  • Support a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.

Skills

Decision-making
Interpersonal skills
VIP operations
Flight deck avionics
Falcon 2000EX-EASy experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Job description

The Mission

As Captain and final authority for each trip, you’ll ensure the highest levels of safety, professionalism, and service while transporting passengers, material, or positioning aircraft. You’ll apply exemplary airmanship, judgment, and Crew Resource Management in a dynamic VIP/corporate environment.



What You’ll Do


  • Serve as Pilot-in-Command on RTX Flight aircraft for passenger, material, and repositioning missions.

  • Exercise final authority over each trip; maintain situational awareness and sound judgment in all phases of flight.

  • Plan and execute flights in full compliance with FAA and ICAO regulations, company SOPs, and IS-BAO standards.

  • Employ CRM best practices using checklists, instrumentation, crewmembers, and ATC to ensure safe, efficient operations.

  • Maintain deep knowledge of aircraft systems, procedures, FARs, and meteorology; keep all required currencies and proficiencies.

  • Model and monitor adherence to FAA and RTX Flight standards; provide positive, constructive feedback and coaching to crewmembers.

  • Participate in company-sponsored training; implement and sustain IS-BAO processes.

  • Ensure compliance with RTX and government EH&S and ethics policies.

  • Support a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, based on customer needs.



What You Bring


  • Certificates: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP). Accepted: ATP (Unrestricted) or ATP-R.

  • Flight Time Minimums: 3,500+ total hours; 1,000+ PIC hours (in turbine-powered, fixed-wing, multi-engine aircraft); 1,000+ multi-engine hours.

  • Technical Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in assigned aircraft; strong record of adherence to FAA regulations and company policies/procedures.

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (typically required).

  • Residency: Maintain primary residence within one hour’s driving distance of East Granby base.

  • Travel Eligibility: Able to travel worldwide without restriction.

  • Work Authorization: U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). No security clearance required.

  • Preferred: Strong decision-making in normal/abnormal/emergency conditions; excellent interpersonal skills; Corporate/VIP operations experience; proficiency with advanced flight deck avionics; operations in complex airspace/terminal environments; experience in the Falcon 2000EX-EASy.



Why You’ll Love It Here


  • Safety-first, IS-BAO-registered corporate flight department with global reach.

  • Total Rewards: Competitive compensation; recognition and career development programs.

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program.

  • Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, holidays, parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, child/adult backup care.

  • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) match; flexible spending accounts.

  • Learning & Recognition: Educational assistance, Employee Scholar Program, achievement awards.

  • Incentives: Eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.



Ready to Captain the Mission?

Bring your airmanship, leadership, and commitment to safety to RTX Flight—and help us deliver a best-in-class corporate aviation experience on every leg.

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