Gulfstream Flight Operations Captain

Pilot Assessments; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Savannah is seeking a seasoned captain to lead flight operations, ensuring safety, professional execution, and customer-focused service for domestic and international missions where qualified.

Applicants should have 5+ years of professional pilot experience, an FAA ATP certificate with a current medical, and the ability to communicate fluently in English. Bachelor’s degree and Gulfstream type rating are preferred.

Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate (unrestricted or restricted) and current First-Class FAA Medical required upon hire.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operate as crew member per the Gulfstream Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and SOPs.
• Conduct domestic flights and, when qualified, international flights for multiple mission profiles.
• Support Airborne Customer Support, corporate transportation, customer accommodation, aircraft demonstrations, maintenance flights, and production testing.
• Proactively assist Gulfstream Dispatch with flight planning, coordination, and risk management.
• Coordinate aircraft issue assessment and repair with Corporate Maintenance, Production/Completion, and Technical Operations.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and customers; represent Gulfstream professionally.
• Manage assigned ancillary responsibilities and uphold corporate policies.

Skills

Pilot experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Mission

Deliver exceptional, safety-first flight operations for Gulfstream and its customers. As Captain, you’ll operate Gulfstream aircraft as a core member of the Flight Operations team, ensuring every mission is expertly planned, precisely executed, and aligned with company standards and customer expectations.

What You’ll Do

• Operate as a crew member in accordance with the Gulfstream Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and SOPs.
• Conduct domestic flights and, when qualified, international flights in support of multiple mission profiles.
• Support Airborne Customer Support, corporate transportation, customer accommodation, aircraft demonstrations, maintenance flights, and production testing.
• Proactively assist Gulfstream Dispatch with flight planning, coordination, and risk management to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Coordinate aircraft issue assessment and repair with Corporate Maintenance, Production/Completion, and Technical Operations.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and customers; represent Gulfstream and General Dynamics as a professional ambassador.
• Manage assigned ancillary responsibilities and uphold all corporate policies and procedures.

What You’ll Bring

• Five (5) years of professional pilot experience in the aviation industry.
• Flight time meeting one of the following pathways (see below).
• Certificates/Medical: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate (unrestricted or restricted) and current First-Class FAA Medical required upon hire.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Gulfstream type rating.

Minimum Flight-Time Pathways

• 1,500 hours total flight time; or
• 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in turbine-powered aircraft.

Required totals: 1,500 hours total time and/or 1,000 hours turbine PIC as outlined above.

Operations You’ll Support

• Airborne Customer Support
• Corporate transportation
• Customer accommodation flights
• Aircraft demonstrations
• Gulfstream maintenance and production testing
• Other assigned flight activities

Ready to Take the Left Seat?

If you’re a safety-focused leader who thrives in a collaborative, customer-centered environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to join Gulfstream’s Savannah Flight Operations team and help us set the standard for performance and professionalism in business aviation.