Senior Gulfstream Captain, International Operations (Houston)

Pilot Assessments; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Houston seeks a highly experienced corporate pilot to serve as PIC or SIC on domestic and global missions. You will lead international trip planning, ensure CFR/ICAO compliance, and maintain aircraft systems and company procedures.

The role requires 5,000+ hours total, 3,000 hours PIC, 2,500 hours turbojet, 1,500 hours multi-engine PIC, ATP with G650/G280 ratings, and a valid FAA First Class Medical. English proficiency and strong safety leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years corporate/business aviation experience.
• ATP certificate with G650 and/or G280 rating required.
• FAA First Class Medical valid; proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC or SIC for domestic and worldwide operations.
• Lead international trip planning and coordination.
• Ensure CFR/ICAO compliance, navigation procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain knowledge of assigned aircraft systems and performance.
• Verify airworthiness and current documentation onboard.
• Comply with crew duty and flight-time limits; conduct preflight/postflight.
• Coordinate with maintenance to optimize safety and dispatch reliability.
• Uphold SMS standards and promote safety across the team.

Skills

Safety leadership

Customer service

CRM

Emotional intelligence

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

ATP certificate with G650/G280 rating

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

What you'll do

• Serve as PIC or SIC for domestic and worldwide operations, exercising appropriate operational authority and judgment.
• Lead international trip planning and coordination, ensuring seamless global missions and elevated passenger service.
• Apply advanced knowledge of international operations, CFR requirements, ICAO Annexes, navigation procedures, and operational considerations.
• Maintain expert knowledge of assigned aircraft systems, performance, procedures, and company policies.
• Verify aircraft airworthiness and ensure required documentation, publications, and operational materials are current and onboard.
• Comply with crew duty and flight-time limitations; conduct thorough preflight and post-flight activities, including crew briefings and operational risk assessments.
• Coordinate closely with maintenance and support functions to optimize safety and dispatch reliability.
• Safeguard confidential information; build professional relationships with regulators, industry partners, and the aviation community.
• Champion Oxy's Safety Management System SMS through risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion; recommend departmental safety standards.
• Prepare tactical plans, monitor industry developments, and recommend policies and equipment enhancements.
• Serve on the Aviation Incident Management Team; contribute to departmental projects and set annual SMART goals.
• Support an inclusive, collaborative team environment while upholding Oxy's core values and training standards.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Residence in, or willingness to relocate to, Houston, Texas.
• At least five years of corporate/business aviation experience.
• Valid ATP certificate with Gulfstream G650 and/or G280 type rating.
• Minimum 5,000 hours total time; 3,000 hours PIC; 2,500 hours turbojet; 1,500 hours multi-engine PIC.
• Current FAA First Class Medical; proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Restricted FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit, valid driver's license, and valid passport with no travel restrictions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated excellence in safety leadership, customer service, professionalism, CRM, judgment, and emotional intelligence.

Preferred qualifications

• 5+ years supporting routine international flight operations.
• Experience operating in the Middle East.

Compliance, licenses & standards

• License required: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) with G650 and/or G280 type rating.
• Strict adherence to applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Aircraft Flight Manual and Certificate of Airworthiness requirements, company policies, procedures, and standard aviation practices.
• Ongoing compliance with regulatory and Oxy training requirements.

Travel & physical requirements

• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Team culture

Join a high-performing, enterprise-focused flight department where safety, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement are central to every mission. You will mentor peers, engage across the business, and represent Oxy with professionalism worldwide.