Lead Captain, Gulfstream G550/G450 – Burbank, CA

The Opportunity

As Lead Captain, you will carry overall responsibility for the safe, efficient, secure, and professional conduct of every flight. You’ll lead and develop a high-performing crew, uphold Jet Aviation’s rigorous safety and service standards, and act as a trusted brand ambassador with discretion, integrity, and adaptability.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as Pilot in Command on G550/G450 operations, ensuring the highest levels of safety, compliance, and professionalism.
• Plan and execute missions end-to-end: pre-/post-flight inspections, performance calculations, flight plan filing, and weather/route analysis.
• Make sound, timely operational decisions and adapt to changing conditions across global operations.
• Lead, mentor, and guide crew members; support professional development; conduct performance reviews; coordinate schedules and training; and assist with hiring.
• Maintain deep, current knowledge of Gulfstream systems and procedures; operate with precision and a customer-first mindset.
• Champion a strong safety culture: conduct thorough passenger briefings, follow best practices, and promptly coordinate discrepancy resolution with maintenance.
• Manage trip documentation and aircraft manuals; ensure meticulous record-keeping and compliance.
• Represent Jet Aviation with professionalism in all internal and external interactions, exemplifying the values of trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

What You Bring

• Certificates & Medical: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP Unrestricted or Restricted) and current FAA First Class Medical.
• Total Experience: 3,500+ hours total fixed-wing time; 1,500+ hours Pilot in Command; 1,500+ hours multi-engine; 500+ hours turbo-jet; 500+ hours turbine; 100+ hours night; 75+ hours simulated instrument.
• Professional Background: Minimum five years of aviation experience with demonstrated leadership and customer-focused airmanship.
• Education: High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Languages: Fluent Mandarin and English to support safe, effective communication with passengers, crew, and operational stakeholders.
• Additional Requirements: Valid driver's license with clean driving record; ability to travel globally without restrictions; willingness to work a variable schedule.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, communication, collaboration, and aviation-industry skills; attention to detail; pleasant, professional demeanor; proactive and resourceful problem-solving; integrity and discretion.

Why Join Jet Aviation

Elevate your career with a global private aviation leader while operating from Southern California and traveling the world. You’ll work across environments ranging from aircraft maintenance areas to upscale customer spaces, representing a brand known for uncompromising safety and service.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Programs
• Health and wellness awards
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Global travel and the opportunity to represent a premier private aviation brand

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re a seasoned Gulfstream professional who leads by example and thrives in a high-touch, safety-first environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Jet Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Eligibility for benefits may vary by role and employment status.