Challenger 300 Pilot in Command

Job overview

The Challenger 300 Pilot in Command role is based in Hawthorne, CA, and is not commutable; applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to the Hawthorne/Greater Los Angeles area. The stated salary range is $200,000–$300,000 per year. Advanced Air is an FAA-approved Part 135 on-demand air carrier providing aircraft management and charter services. The Pilot in Command operates and maintains readiness of the assigned aircraft, leads a two-person crew, and coordinates owner flights, maintenance, and crew training. The role holds final authority for safe aircraft operation and supports flight, ground, security, and service-readiness responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Operate the Challenger 300 as Pilot in Command
• coordinate owner flights, maintenance, and crew training
• manage the assigned crew’s schedule and vacation requests
• maintain aircraft readiness, cleanliness, supplies, and passenger-facing electronics
• oversee aircraft expenses and produce SOPs and checklists
• conduct preflight inspections, review flight briefs, maintain flight and duty records, and report maintenance discrepancies
• comply with aviation regulations and company procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

challenger 300

pilot in command

aviation

part 135

aircraft operations

flight crew leadership

hawthorne ca

advanced air

$200k–$300k/year

full-time

atp

challenger 300 type rating

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%
• company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• $15,000 life insurance
• KCM for personal travel
• flight-duty per diem
• flight and travel benefits with Delta, Alaska, and Southwest.

Why this role

Requires an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, Challenger 300 PIC type rating, 3,000 total flight hours, and 1,000 PIC turbine hours. The role leads two crew members and includes flight and ground duties.

About the employer

ADVANCED AIR, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Sector: 48.