Lead Phenom 300 Captain – Teterboro, NJ

Pilot Assessments; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and V.I

401(k) matching

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness awards

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts and additional bene

Job summary

Jet Aviation in the New Jersey area seeks a Lead Captain / Pilot in Command for Embraer Phenom 300 operations. You will lead by example, ensuring safe, efficient and discreet private-aviation service while mentoring crew and upholding high safety standards.

As PIC, you’ll own flight planning, weather/routing analyses, and post-flight documentation, while maintaining deep aircraft-systems knowledge and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• ATP certificate (Unrestricted or Restricted) and FAA First Class Medical.
• Minimum 5 years in aviation.
• Total flight time 3,000 hours; PIC 1,500; multi-engine 1,500; turbo-jet 500;
• Turbine 500 hours; 100 hours night; 75 hours simulated instrument.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command on Embraer Phenom 300 flights with safety first.
• Lead flight preparation: weather, routing, planning, filing, weight & balance.
• Make timely operational decisions; adapt plans to conditions and client needs.
• Mentor crew; conduct reviews and coordinate hiring, scheduling, training.
• Maintain knowledge of aircraft systems; uphold SOPs and best practices.
• Champion safety culture; brief passengers and ensure discreet cabin experience.
• Coordinate with maintenance; ensure records, manuals, and trip docs are current.
• Act as Jet Aviation brand ambassador in all interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Discretion

Aviation knowledge

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

ATP certificate + FAA First Class Medical

Job description

• Employer: Jet Aviation


• Location: Teterboro, NJ, United States


• Aircraft: Embraer Phenom 300


• Role: Lead Captain / Pilot in Command


• Schedule: Variable; extensive worldwide travel


• Certificates: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) and FAA First Class Medical

As Lead Captain, you carry ultimate responsibility for safe, efficient, secure, and professional flight operations. You will lead by example—elevating safety standards, mentoring crew members, and delivering a refined private-aviation experience to every passenger.

• Serve as Pilot in Command on assigned Phenom 300 flights, ensuring uncompromising safety and compliance.


• Own flight preparation and execution: weather/routing analysis, flight planning and filing, weight and balance, and pre-/post-flight inspections.


• Make sound, timely operational decisions; adapt flight plans to changing conditions and customer needs.


• Lead, mentor, and develop crew members; conduct performance reviews and support crew hiring, scheduling, and training coordination.


• Maintain expert-level knowledge of aircraft systems and operating procedures; uphold SOPs and best practices.


• Champion a strong safety culture; conduct passenger briefings and ensure a discreet, customer-first cabin experience.


• Coordinate promptly with maintenance on discrepancies; ensure aircraft records, manuals, and trip documentation are current and complete.


• Act as a trusted brand ambassador for Jet Aviation in all internal and external interactions.

• Certifications: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP – Unrestricted or Restricted) and FAA First Class Medical.


• Experience: Minimum 5 years in aviation.


• Flight Time Minimums:
  
  
  
  • 3,000 hours total fixed-wing time
  
  
  • 1,500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
  
  
  • 1,500 hours multi-engine
  
  
  • 500 hours turbo-jet time
  
  
  • 500 hours turbine time
  
  
  • 100 hours night
  
  
  • 75 hours simulated instrument
  
  
  
  


• Travel & Schedule: Able to work a variable schedule and travel extensively worldwide without restrictions.


• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.


• Licenses: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.


• Professional strengths: Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; sound judgment and problem-solving; integrity, discretion, collaboration, and a quality-driven mindset; deep understanding of the aviation industry.

Note: Required time includes 500 hours jet time and aligns with Jet Aviation’s safety and compliance standards.

This is a front-line leadership role. You’ll mentor crews, uphold the highest operational standards, and shape a service culture that distinguishes Jet Aviation in a demanding private-aviation environment.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Matching 401(k)


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts


• Short-term and long-term disability coverage


• Life insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Health and wellness awards
  
• Generous paid time off
  
• Tuition reimbursement


• Employee discounts and additional benefits
  

Eligibility per Jet Aviation policy.

If you’re a safety-first leader with the credentials and poise to deliver an exceptional private-aviation experience, we’d love to hear from you.