Lear 45 Captain — Elite Jet Pilot & Flight Leader

Breeze Airways; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision and Dental HSA

401K with Breeze Match

Generous PTO

Travel on Breeze and other Airlines

Job summary

Breeze Airways seeks Lear 45 Captains to lead safe, on-time flight operations in line with FARs and company policies. You will assess airworthiness, plan each flight, supervise crew, and maintain thorough knowledge of systems and procedures.

Ideal candidates have ATP with multi-engine, 2,500+ hours, and first-class medicals, plus the ability to travel and work in the United States. The role offers exposure to a modern fleet and a supportive aviation culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and timely completion of flight operations per FARs and policies.
• Operates assigned flights after determining airworthiness and weather/navigation factors.
• Supervise and enroute performance of crewmembers assigned to their aircraft.
• Maintain a high degree of proficiency and knowledge of procedures and systems.
• Complete pre- and post-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness.
• Familiarize with weather and plan departures/arrivals accordingly.
• Ensure proper flight planning and fueling per policies and regulations.
• Assist with handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminals.
• Notify crew and passengers of turbulence or adverse conditions.
• Observe conduct rules and company Playbooks; assess risk appropriately.
• Perform other flight officer duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Cross functional teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Adobe products

Job description

Breeze Airways seeks Lear 45 Captains to lead safe, on-time flight operations in line with FARs and company policies. You will assess airworthiness, plan each flight, supervise crew, and maintain thorough knowledge of systems and procedures.

Ideal candidates have ATP with multi-engine, 2,500+ hours, and first-class medicals, plus the ability to travel and work in the United States. The role offers exposure to a modern fleet and a supportive aviation culture.