Position summary
A private owner seeks an experienced full time Captain/Chief Pilot to fly and manage a privately owned Gulfstream G-IVSP based in a private hangar in Northern California. The Captain/Chief Pilot is responsible for the safe, efficient and discreet operation of the aircraft under 14 CFR Part 91, serving the owner, family, company personnel and invited guests on domestic and international trips.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements
Job title: Captain/Chief Pilot, Gulfstream G-IVSP
Reports to: Aircraft owner (or owner's designated representative / Director of Aviation Operations)
Base: Private hangar, Northern California
Type of operation: Private, non-commercial, 14 CFR Part 91
Employment type: Full-time, salaried
Flight crew: Two-pilot crew; works with a Co-Captain and cabin crew as needed
Key responsibilities
The Captain/Chief Pilot has final authority for every flight and runs the day-to-day flight department.
Flight operations
Assign Pilot in Command on all scheduled flights, with final authority for go/no-go decisions on weather, aircraft condition and crew fitness.
Oversee planned trips end to end: routes, fuel, weight and balance, performance, permits, overflight and landing clearances, slots and customs.
Oversee coordination of FBOs, ground transportation, catering, hotels and handlers at destinations worldwide.
Oversee & conduct thorough crew briefings, use of company approved checklists and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the flight department.
Safety and compliance
Maintain full compliance with 14 CFR Part 91 and international (ICAO) requirements, including RVSM, NAT HLA, PBN/RNP and data-link (CPDLC/ADS-C) authorizations.
Manage the operation's Safety Management System (SMS), risk assessments and incident reporting.
Keep aircraft documents, crew records, insurance requirements and international paperwork current.
Aircraft and maintenance oversight
Oversee the maintenance program, inspection schedule and airworthiness directives with the Director of Maintenance or contracted maintenance provider.
Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled work and review invoices with the Director of Maintenance.
Monitor the aircraft's condition, cleanliness and cabin readiness; manage the hangar and our company servicing equipment.
Owner relations and administration
Provide a discreet, professional, service-focused experience for the owner, family, company personnel and guests.
Prepare and manage the annual flight department budget, operating costs and vendor relationships.
Work with the Co-Captain, recruit and schedule contract pilots and cabin crew as needed.
Report to the owner on trips, costs, maintenance and safety as required.
