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Pilot In Command

Since 2001 Kalitta Charters has provided top-quality service to the aviation industry and we are currently looking for qualified individuals to join our team. With a competitive salary, established pay scale with yearly increases, excellent insurance including medical, dental and vision, Kalitta Charters is hard to beat. Kalitta Charters work schedule is two weeks on two weeks off based in Ypsilanti, MI.

Job Summary

The Pilot in Command is primarily responsible for the overall conduct and coordination of the flight and assigned personnel. This must be accomplished with overall mission safety as the dominant concern. The Pilot in Command is directly responsible to the Chief Pilot. The duties and responsibilities of the pilot in command include but are not limited to:

• Has full control, authority, and responsibility in the operations of the aircraft.
• Is responsible for the safety of the crewmembers, cargo, passengers, and aircraft.
• Ground and In-flight Security Coordinator.
• Supervise and direct all crewmembers in their duties pertaining to the operation of a flight and may delegate other duties to a crewmember even though it might not be that person's specific duty.
• Any time during which they are performing the functions of the pilot not flying, will assume the duties of the pilot not flying in addition to monitoring the duties being performed by the pilot flying.
• During air ambulance flights they will interface, prior to and during the flight, with medical crew as to the patient's needs (cabin altitude, cabin temperature, rapid acceleration, etc.) which they may have control of. This will include determining whether patients/passengers require restrain before takeoff (hysterical patients, combative passengers, etc.).
• They will ensure the flight is NOT commenced unless sufficient fuel is on-board the aircraft to complete the planned flight safely.
• Accountable for all safety and quality and ensures compliance to the Safety Management System.

Requirements

Education Requirements:

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Aviation Related College Degree preferred

Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses & Document Requirements:

• A valid unrestricted driver's license
• A valid unrestricted US passport
• First Class Medical
• FAA Commercial Pilot License with an Instrument Rating
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

Experience & Skills:

• 2,000+ hours total time
• 1,000+ Multi-engine time
• PIC Typed in LR-JET/LR-45 preferred

Work Environment & Culture Skills:

• Basic MS Office knowledge, computer software & internet proficiency
• Candidate must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT/FAA compliant background check
• Customer and Safety First Mindset
• Motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized, and able to manage and be managed
• Reliable, punctual and flexible
• Able to multi-task, respect and maintain confidentiality
• Ethical, trustworthy with sensitive information
• Service oriented and able to work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues well with a good attitude
• Communicate effectively and work within a team-focused environment
• Respectful of diverse populations and cultures

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Employees are regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear to operate aircraft, computer, and telephone keyboard
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. and willing to help load and unload aircraft as necessary

Location Requirements:

• Operation based in Ypsilanti, MI at Willow Run Airport (YIP) - 2 weeks on 2 weeks off rotation
• There is no ability to work from home or Home Base
• There will be no relocation package for this position

Shift Requirements:

• Two weeks on, two weeks off with a rotating yearly schedule
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays
• Must be available full-time and for assigned shifts; including nights, weekends and holidays

Benefits

Awarded 2026 Top Employee Benefits

Employer Provided:

• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Travel Assistance Program
• Cancer Expert Now
• Fidelity 401K with match

Additional Employee Elective:

• BCBS Medical 500 PPO and 1000 PPO options, Dental PPO, Prescription, Telehealth
• Eye Med - Vision
• Flexible Spending Account Medical and Dependent Care
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Hospital Indemnity for Employee, Spouse, and Child
• Met Law Coverage
• Nationwide Voluntary Pet Insurance

Pay:

• Competitive Salary established pay scale including yearly increases

Position Specific Benefits:

• Jump Seat privileges and cockpit access for work and personal travel
• KCM (Known Crewmember)