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Department: Pilot

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bakersfield

Fly it, and run it. Jaco Oil Company is looking for an experienced corporate pilot to operate and lead our small flight department — the autonomy of single-pilot command without the grind of an airline schedule. We fly roughly 150 hours a year, single-pilot, with real ownership over how the department runs.

Jaco Oil is an established management organization overseeing fuel distribution and retail food operations across several entities — a stable, well-run company that takes safety, efficiency, and professionalism seriously in everything we do.

The Aircraft: King Air 200GT and Cessna T210, flown single-pilot under Part 91.

• Operate the King Air 200GT and Cessna T210 safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with the FARs and company policy
• Oversee day-to-day flight department management: aircraft readiness, maintenance coordination, scheduling, and tracking
• Coordinate directly with company leadership on travel plans and scheduling
• Arrange ground transportation, fuel stops, and FBO/airport services for trips
• Monitor weather and operational conditions to support safe go/no-go decisions
• Conduct pre-flight inspections and routine checks; identify and flag mechanical issues
• Maintain strong relationships with maintenance facilities, FBOs, and regulatory contacts
• Handle regulatory compliance and general flight department administration

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine, Instrument rating, and high-altitude endorsement — ATP highly preferred
• Minimum hours: 3,000 TT · 1,500 Multi-Engine · 1,000 Turboprop · 250 in King Air 200s
• Proven single-pilot PIC experience in cross-country operations
• Complete knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation safety practices
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to manage documentation, maintenance coordination, and logistics
• Clear, professional communication with leadership and aviation service providers

Jaco Oil offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees working 30+ hours per week:

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance — fully covered at no cost to you
• Company-paid Dental (HMO) and Vision — new this year, Jaco Oil now covers the premium for enrolled employees
• Medical coverage with shared premium costs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary options at competitive group rates via payroll deduction: optional life, plus supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Dependent coverage for your spouse or domestic partner and children up to age 26

Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.