Lear 45 Captain

Breeze Airways; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental.

Health Savings Account with Breeze EMP

401K with Breeze Employee Match.

Generous PTO.

Travel on Breeze and other Airlines!

Job summary

Breeze Airways is seeking serious pilots to fly the Lear 45 as Captains. The role emphasizes safety, leadership, and adherence to FARs and company policies. You will manage flight operations, oversee crew, and ensure timely, comfortable travel for guests.

Qualified candidates will hold an FAA ATP, have substantial flight hours, and pass security screenings. This is a full-time on-site position in Rhode Island with competitive benefits and opportunities to travel on Breeze and other airlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication required.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to foster cross-department collaboration.
• Experience with MS Office and Adobe products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely completion of flight operations per FARs.
• Operate assigned flights after airworthiness review.
• Supervise enroute performance of crewmembers.
• Maintain proficiency and knowledge of flight procedures.
• Complete pre- and post-flight inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe products

Job description

Breeze is hiring- join us! Breeze is looking for “Seriously Nice” Pilots to fly the Lear 45 at the newest and nicest airline, Breeze Airways! Breeze Airways Lear 45 Captains are responsible for ensuring safe and timely flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations. Our Pilots are overall Leaders who safely take care of our Team Members and Guests. They understand that our pursuit of excellence is not a destination, but rather, a journey.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and timely completion of flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Operates assigned flights after determining the airworthiness of the aircraft and reviewing current factors such as weather, field conditions, navigational aids, etc.
• Responsible for the operation of the aircraft during the designated period of duty unless relieved by Company authority.
• Supervises the enroute performance of other crewmembers assigned to their aircraft.
• Maintains a high degree of proficiency and thorough knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and systems applicable to the aircraft flown.
• Ensures the airworthy condition of assigned aircraft through completion of appropriate pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Becomes familiar with existing and forecast weather prior to each flight.
• Ensures that the flight is planned and fueled properly for safe conduct in accordance with current policies and regulations.
• Assists with and ensures proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo.
• Notifies crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather conditions, or other operational factors affecting the flight.
• Observes the Rules of Conduct for all employees as outlined in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook.
• Assesses risk and uses resources to keep risk to an acceptable level during all phases of ground and flight operations.
• Performs such other flight officer duties as assigned by the Company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years old at the time of hire.
• FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating.
• Must have 2,500+ hours total time (not including simulator and/or Flight Engineer time).
• Minimum of:
  • 1,000 hours fixed wing PIC
  • 1,000 hours fixed wing multi-engine
  • 500 hours fixed wing jet
  • 500 hours multicrew
• Actively flying in two of the past five years.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
• Must ensure pilot training history is accurately maintained and disclosed in accordance with FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) regulations.
• Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
• Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States.
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
• Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lear 45 Type Rating.
• Lear 45 Captain Experience.
• Previous US Part 135 or Part 121 Experience.

Skills/Talents

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products.
• Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments.
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization.
• Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Sit at the flight controls for extended periods, including long-duration flights.
• Operate flight controls, switches, and systems requiring manual dexterity and physical force.
• Maintain a valid FAA medical certificate that meets applicable vision, hearing, and physical standards.
• Safely enter and exit the flight deck, including under emergency conditions.
• Lift and stow flight bags and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Work in a pressurized cabin environment with changes in altitude and air pressure.

Benefits

• Health, Vision and Dental.
• Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match.
• 401K with Breeze Employee Match.
• Generous PTO.
• Travel on Breeze and other Airlines!

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy