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Description

Job Title- Challenger 650 Pilot-in-Command

Department- Elevate Jet

Reports to- Chief Pilot

Location- Raleigh, NC (Must live within 2 hours of Raleigh-Durham (RDU) International Airport)

Who we are-

Elevate Jet is the modern evolution of Elevate Aviation Group, bringing nearly thirty years of private aviation expertise into a new, technology-driven era. As the FAA-certificated airline within the organization, Elevate Jet manages and operates aircraft directly while offering advisory, acquisition, and management services. Built for clients whose time is their most valuable asset, Elevate Jet pairs operational mastery with seamless technology to make private aviation as simple as it should be.

Summary of position-

The Pilot-in-Command, along with the SIC, will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations and Elevate Jet's General Operations Manual, work as a team member in a crew environment, be safety-oriented, possess strong leadership skills, and embody superior customer service.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities-

• Performing safe and timely flights for private VIP Part 135/91 operations
• Insure all aspects of aircraft readiness for upcoming trips
• Maintaining communications with operations
• Maintaining financial and operational records required for each flight
• Foster and environment that promotes teamwork and encourages crew members to strive for excellence

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-

• Multi-Engine ATP (Challenger 604/605/650 Type Rating REQUIRED)
• 250 hours time in type, preferred
• 3500 hours total flight time
• 2000 hours multi-engine fixed-wing
• 250 hours instrument
• Ability to told FAA First-class medical
• No FAA Violations, Accidents, or Incidents
• Valid Passport
• Ability to obtain and maintain CANPASS authorization for unrestricted travel to/from Canada as a commercial pilot.
• Compliant with ICAO Annex I - 2.1.10 as it pertains to aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations with more than one pilot.

Education & Experience-

• College degree, preferred
• Previous FAR 135/91 experience preferred

Schedule & Travel-

• Schedule rotation varies by aircraft
• Travel required 100% of the time

Benefits

Elevate Aviation Group offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes:

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; employee assistance program (EAP)
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with employer match up to 5%
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Additional Compensation: None
• Other Benefits: None

Miscellaneous-

• FLSA Status- Full-time exempt
• Lifting requirements- Up to 50lbs
• Proof of certain vaccinations may be required
• U.S. work authorization is a precondition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S., both now and at all future times. The company is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.

About Elevate Aviation Group-

Elevate Aviation Group is a privately held aviation organization established in 1995, comprising Private Jet Services (PJS), Elevate Jet, and Elevate MRO. Together, these divisions serve every stage of private aviation, from first inquiry and flight planning to aircraft acquisition, management, and maintenance.

We occupy a rare position in private aviation, combining the scale and resources of a national organization with the agility and discretion of a boutique firm. Operating at the standard of aviation excellence means holding our people to that same standard. Our teams anticipate needs, take ownership, and approach every mission with care, precision, and pride. In this world, the greatest cost is not the flight itself but the cost of not arriving when it matters most.

As we enter our fourth decade, we are revolutionizing how we approach the market, building a technology-enabled system that empowers our people to focus on what they do best: anticipating problems before they occur so they never reach our clients, and providing a frictionless, calm experience from departure to destination. For nearly thirty years, we have supported some of the most defining moments in modern history-from presidential campaigns and global sporting events to world tours and humanitarian missions-all with an unwavering commitment to flawless execution.

We are the architects of seamless arrival.