Captain - CL-604/605/650

Job description

Challenger 604 Pilot-in-Command (PIC) position at Ventura Air Services, a family-owned Part 135 operator. The Captain serves as Pilot-in-Command ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient flight operations, leads all phases of flight planning and execution across domestic and international routes, sets the standard for professionalism, safety, and crew coordination, mentors First Officers, and delivers a seamless high-level experience for clients. Minimum requirements include ATP Certificate, First Class Medical, CL-604/605/650 Type Rating, 3,000 total flight hours, 1,500 PIC hours, and 250 hours in type. Must be able to travel internationally without restriction, authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, and reside in the continental U.S. Preferred: 500+ hours in type, recent initial/recurrent training within 36 months, international operational experience, experience flying Challenger variants or strong Part 135 background.

Additional requirements

• Ability to travel internationally without restriction
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Must reside in the continental U.S.
• Home-based; live within 2 hours of a major airport

Compensation and Benefits

$180,000 per year (USD)

• $180,000 base salary + retention bonus program
• Predictable annual raises with structured pay scale
• Flexible schedules (8/6 or 15/13) with travel days included
• Home-based (live within 2 hours of a major airport)
• $80/day per diem + all travel expenses covered
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match (after 3 months)
• Paid time off starting at 8 days + increases annually
• Disability coverage + HSA/FSA options
• Uniform allowance + company-issued iPad
• Paid overtime + holiday pay

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