Learjet 45 Captain

Job overview

The Learjet 45 Captain role is onsite and based in Ypsilanti, MI, at Willow Run Airport. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes a competitive salary with an established pay scale and yearly increases. Kalitta Charters provides aviation services and operates on a two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule for this position. The Pilot in Command has overall authority and responsibility for flight operations, with mission safety as the dominant concern. The captain coordinates crew duties, protects passengers, cargo, and aircraft, and ensures flight readiness and compliance with the company’s Safety Management System.

What you'll do

• Direct and coordinate flight operations and assigned personnel
• ensure the safety of crew, cargo, passengers, and aircraft
• serve as Ground and In-flight Security Coordinator
• perform pilot-not-flying duties when assigned
• coordinate with medical crew on air ambulance flights
• ensure required pre-takeoff contamination checks are completed
• verify sufficient fuel for safe completion of planned flights
• ensure safety and quality requirements and Safety Management System compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

learjet 45 captain

pilot in command

aviation

flight safety

air ambulance flights

ypsilanti mi

willow run airport

two weeks on/two weeks off

faa commercial pilot license

instrument rating

first class medical

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-provided short-term disability, EAP, basic life and AD&D insurance, travel assistance, Fidelity 401(k) with match
• elective medical, dental, prescription, telehealth, vision, FSA, long-term disability, life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, and pet insurance
• jump-seat privileges and Known Crewmember.

Why this role

Two weeks on and two weeks off with a rotating yearly schedule; must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays. Requires FAA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating, First Class Medical, FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, and 2,000+ total hours including 1,000+ multi-engine hours.

About the employer

Kalitta Charters is hiring for this role. Industry: Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. Sector: 48.