Citation CJ3 Captain (Pilot in Command) - Hawthorne, CA

The Opportunity As a Citation CJ3 Captain, you’ll be the standard-bearer for safety, service, and professionalism—executing trips with precision, delivering a premium customer experience, and ensuring full regulatory compliance. You’ll collaborate closely with your crewmate, represent Advanced Air with clients and partners, and contribute to a proactive safety and quality culture. What You’ll Do Perform thorough visual preflight and post-flight walk-around inspections before and after each flight. Lead and coordinate all phases of flight in accordance with company policies and procedures; during two-pilot operations, work closely with your crewmate and be prepared to assume primary responsibility if the other pilot is unable to perform assigned duties. Review, plan, and brief customer-service details for each leg, including passenger pickup/drop-off, refueling, customs, private-hangar communications, and catering. Own the customer-service execution from end to end on each flight leg, ensuring a smooth, professional experience. Comply with all FARs, Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies. Update flight and duty records, verify eligibility for subsequent assignments, and report aircraft maintenance discrepancies through required procedures. Proactively identify and mitigate safety and quality hazards; participate in safety and quality programs. Perform other duties or special projects as assigned by company leadership or required during operations. What You Bring High school diploma or GED. ATP (Multiengine; Unrestricted or Restricted) and at least 2,500 hours total time with 500 hours turbine. Citation CJ3 type rating preferred but not required. Current/valid checks as applicable: FAR 135.293(a) oral and written; FAR 135.293(b) competency check in type; FAR 135.297 six‑month IFR proficiency check; FAR 135.299 enroute check with an FAA inspector or approved company check airman within stated periods. Residence within approximately two hours of Hawthorne Municipal Airport (base) and ability to meet on‑call availability and fitness-to-fly requirements. Physical capability to work in confined spaces; manipulate, push, pull, and lift objects exceeding 150 lbs; climb onto/off an aircraft wing; perform digital preflight and post‑flight tasks; operate flights up to 4.5 hours within a maximum of 10 flight hours in a 14‑hour duty period. Comfort with frequent stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting at least 50 lbs, repetitive machinery operation, outdoor work in all weather, and exposure to ramp noise, fumes, and dust. Commitment to safety, professionalism, and collaborative crew operations. Reasonable accommodations may be available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Compensation & Benefits Paid time off. Day-off pay: $200–$800 (based on airframe qualification). Hourly bonus for flight hours above 65 in a month. $2.45 per diem for all hours associated with flight duty. Priority bid scheduling system. 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar employer match up to 4%. 100% company‑paid medical, dental, vision, and $15,000 life insurance. Flight and travel benefits through current Delta, Alaska, and Southwest contracts. Known Crewmember access for personal domestic travel. Retain hotel points and airline miles earned during business travel. Schedule & Lifestyle Average ~30 flight hours and ~15 flying days per month. Approximately 8–12 nights away from base per month. Bid schedule published 14 days in advance; built from days on and days off, generating 12 days off per month. On‑call periods require availability within approximately two hours of the airport and fitness to fly. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pilot Assessments