Lead Captain

• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) as designated
• Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation
• Ensure crew compliance with flight & duty times limitations
• Ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight/post-flight duties & inspections
• Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned
• Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements
• Monitor crew members’ performance
• Complete & approve crew expense reports
• Review monthly billing summaries
• Coordinate/manage crewmember’s days off and vacation requests
• Liaison with ACP and Director of Training
• Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements
• Conduct annual aircraft black book audits
• Ensure compliance with fleet requirements
• Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft
• Be aware of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events
• Assist CLA in the resolution and communication of mechanical AOG events
• Review monthly work orders invoices
• Coordinate/communicate with Maintenance Controller any maintenance-related items
• Ensure all trip related requests or changes from aircraft owner are communicated
• Assist in gathering any required operationally related data for special projects
• Mediate and facilitate good working relationships within your Flight Department
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with all external stakeholders
• Ensure CLA company culture is perpetuated
• Provide constructive feedback to increase efficiency
• Work with CLA ACM in the Management of Aircraft Owners overall experience
• Update Scheduling Specialist regarding aircraft schedule changes
• Coordinate with ACM, DOM, Scheduling Specialist and managed billing to have regular flight department meetings
• Participate in the interview process and selection of all flight department personnel
• Communicate with ACM for input and/or approval for all operational, personnel and administrative issues
• Make recommendations for additional training for flight department members

• Applicable FAA Part 91 and/or FAA Part 135 requirements for aircraft type assigned
• Must remain current with flight requirements
• ATP certificate required
• First Class Medical Required
• Valid and unexpired Driver’s License
• Valid and unexpired Passport
• Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Check

It is preferred that candidates be typed and reside within a two-hour drivable commute distance or be willing to relocate to satisfy this requirement

fully paid medical/healthcare premium