Lead Pilot in Command Challenger 300

About the role

The Lead Pilot in Command (PIC) serves as a peer-leader to a designated flight department with a focus on effective crew resource management, client service, and completion of flight department administrative duties. The Lead PIC actively participates in the flying schedule and adheres to all PIC duties and expectations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Leads Flight Department Success:
• Manages important client relationships while balancing needs of client and EJM. Proactively communicates as required to address current or potential issues or opportunities.
• Works closely with maintenance personnel, either assigned to account or company designee, to ensure compliance with all aircraft maintenance events (scheduled and unscheduled) and regular tasks are completed (e.g., database updates, audits, checklists).
• Completes other duties as expected of aircraft owner / account (e.g., invoice reviews, auditing, vendor relations, charter approvals, crew schedules) in accordance with defined expectations.
• Supports flight department crew members in their understanding of what needs to be done and motivates people to achieve flight department goals while representing the EJM brand. Reports concerns or issues to Regional Chief Pilot.
• Handles flight department administration matters, including but not limited to supplies (office and aircraft), subscriptions, crew schedules, including associated communication with crewmembers.
• Ensures the Safe Operation of Flight for designated Flight Department:
• Ensures crewing and trip assignments are compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
• Completes flight planning, performance and weight and balance tasks for each assignment, as required.
• Utilizes Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) briefing methodology to lead required briefings and mitigate operational risks.
• Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinates with company personnel as required. Acts as the Ground Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator as defined by company policy.
• Completes all aircraft pre-flight tasks, including the maintenance status of the aircraft, to ensure the aircraft is mission capable. Records all aircraft discrepancies in accordance with company SOPs.
• Maintains proficiency and compliance for designated flight department.
• Delivers an Exceptional Service Experience:
• Provides quality service to owners and passengers while identifying opportunities to enhance the EJM service experience. Regularly investigates and resolves service deviations.
• Collaborates with fellow crew members and EJM internal partners to provide consistent service experience to owners and passengers. Resolves conflict and challenges in an acceptable manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Prior leadership experience in corporate/business aviation
• CL-300 type rating (strongly preferred)
• Minimum Time Requirements:
• Total flight time: 3500 hours
• Multi Engine Land (MEL): 1500 hours
• Pilot in Command: 2000 hours
• PIC MEL: 500 hours
• Instrument: 300 hours
• Jet: 500 hours

How EJM Supports You

To ensure a safe environment, we conduct pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

At EJM, we believe that how you do something is as important as what you do. That's why we foster a collaborative company culture, where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are valued, and relationships matter. We encourage employee growth, recognize the importance of work-life balance, and take pride in being a career destination.

We offer a comprehensive package of premium benefits, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available with no monthly premiums
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute matched by EJM
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Prescription drug benefit plan
• Life insurance and AD&D benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Loss of license coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 days of paid time off, available on first day of employment

Executive Jet Management is an equal opportunity employer.