Pilatus PC-12 Captain - Part 91

Kuhn Aviation LLC; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with employer match

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FAA medicals paid

Job summary

Kuhn Aviation LLC in Leesburg, VA seeks a full-time Pilatus PC-12 Captain to join our growing Part 91 operation. Base at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO). Two-hour drive residency required before start. This position targets long-term career growth within a private aviation company.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as part of a robust flight operations team. Experience with international ops and VIP missions is valued.

Qualifications

• Recent Pilatus PC-12 Legacy/NG/NGX experience with 500 hours in type.
• FAA ATP certificate with 2,500+ hours total time and 500 turbine hours.
• International experience with no travel restrictions.
• Part 135, Part 91K, VIP/dignitary or corporate flight department Captain experience.
• Clean airman record; no accidents or violations.
• FAA CFI/CFII.
• Experience with turbine single-pilot operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate PC-12 aircraft in line with Part 91/135 requirements.
• Maintain safety, compliance, and customer service excellence.
• Collaborate with maintenance and flight ops to ensure readiness.
• Adhere to IFR procedures and CRM principles.

Skills

Pilatus PC-12 experience

ATP/ATP-Certificate

Instrument rating

VIP/Corporate operations

Team player

CFI/CFII

International experience

Job description

At Kuhn Aviation, our team strives for excellence, working together to support one another. We are seeking motivated applicants for our full-time Pilatus PC-12 Captain position based at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO). Our aircraft are meticulously maintained by highly experienced, OEM-trained maintenance professionals that are dedicated to unmatched quality. As a growing Part 91 aircraft management company headquartered in the Washington DC area, Kuhn Aviation operates a diverse fleet of corporate aircraft from our state-of-the-art hangar facility and from locations across the US.

This position is non-commutable and the hired applicants must reside within a two hour drive to Leesburg, VA prior to beginning work. This role is intended for long-term career growth with a fast-growing private aviation company, not as a temporary time-building position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Recent Pilatus PC-12 Legacy/NG/NGX experience with 500 hours in type
• FAA ATP Certificate with minimum 2,500 hours total time and 500 hours turbine
• International experience with no international travel restrictions
• Part 135, Park 91K, VIP/dignitary, and/or Part 91 corporate flight department experience as a Captain/PIC
• A clean airman record with no accidents or violations
• FAA CFI/CFII
• Experience with turbine single pilot operations

CAPTAIN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pilatus PC-12 experience or experience in single/twin turboprop, light jet, or similar aircraft categories
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating and 1,500 hours total time and 200 hours turbine time
• Part 135, Park 91K, VIP/dignitary, and/or Part 91 corporate flight department experience as a Captain, First Officer
• Attention to detail, the ability to think "outside of the box", and a team-centric mentality
• A clean driving record with the ability to pass a background check
• Valid US Passport
• FCC Radiotelephone Operators License
• Valid FAA Class 1 or Class 2 medical
• Comprehensive and demonstrable knowledge on IFR procedures, the national airspace system, turbine/operations, aviation weather, international operations, interpersonal communications, and crew resource management.
• Ability to lift large items that are sometimes up to 75lbs while working in hot, cold, or wet weather conditions.

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We believe in hiring for the long term. Our team members receive competitive compensation, excellent health benefits (health, vision, dental), 401K with employer match, flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, employer paid FAA medicals, and the satisfaction that you're part of a team that has your back.