Breeze Airways Lear 45 Captain at Breeze Airways

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Aviation, AirlinesIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be at least 23 years old at the time of hire
  • FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating
  • Must have 2,500+ hours total time (not including simulator and/or Flight Engineer time)
  • Must have a minimum: 1,000 hours fixed wing PIC; 1,000 hours fixed wing multi-engine; 500 hours fixed wing jet; 500 hours multicrew
  • Actively flying two of the past five years
  • High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
  • Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to upgrade to Captain in a very short period of time
  • Must ensure pilot training history is accurately maintained and disclosed in accordance with FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) regulations
  • Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate
  • Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
  • Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
  • Must have a valid passport
  • Must be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States
  • Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
  • Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check
  • Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the safe and timely completion of flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
  • Operates assigned flights after determining the airworthiness of the aircraft and reviewing all current factors such as weather, field conditions, navigational aids, etc., relative to the safe operation of the flight
  • Responsible for the operation of the aircraft during the designated period of duty unless relieved by Company authority – this involves operating the aircraft according to applicable Company policies and FARs
  • Responsible for the supervision and enroute performance of other crewmembers assigned to their aircraft
  • Maintains a high degree of proficiency and a thorough knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and systems applicable to the aircraft flown
  • Through completion of appropriate pre- and post-flight inspection, ensures the airworthy condition of assigned aircraft in accordance with Company policy and FARs
  • Becomes familiar with existing and forecast departure, arrival, and if applicable, alternate station weather prior to each flight
  • Ensures that the flight is planned and fueled properly so that it may be conducted safely and in accordance with current policies and regulations
  • Assists with and ensures proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points where other company personnel are not available
  • Notifies crew and passengers promptly of turbulence, adverse weather conditions or any other operational factors affecting the flight
  • Observe the Rules of Conduct for all employees as outlined in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook
  • The knowledge and ability to assess risk and use the proper resources to keep risk to an acceptable level during all phases of ground and flight operations
  • Perform such other flight officer duties as assigned by the Company

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Lear 45FARsFlight OperationsAircraft AirworthinessCrew SupervisionPre-flight InspectionWeather Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the minimum qualifications to become a Lear 45 Captain at Breeze Airways?

Candidates must be at least 23 years old at the time of hire, hold an FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating, and have 2,500+ hours total time.

What is the salary for the Lear 45 Captain position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or does it require specific locations?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Breeze Airways?

Breeze Airways emphasizes working cross-functionally with awesome Team Members to deliver on their mission of making travel simple, affordable, and convenient using technology, ingenuity, and kindness, while seeking 'Seriously Nice' Pilots who pursue excellence as a journey.

What makes a strong candidate for the Lear 45 Captain role?

A strong candidate will have the minimum qualifications including 2,500+ hours total time, an FAA ATP certificate, and demonstrate leadership by safely managing crew, ensuring aircraft airworthiness, and handling all flight operations per company policies and FARs.

Breeze Airways

Affordable air travel for underserved cities

About Breeze Airways

Breeze Airways provides affordable air travel options to underserved cities, catering to both leisure and business travelers. The airline focuses on delivering a seamless travel experience, ensuring high customer satisfaction. Breeze Airways operates on a low-cost model, generating revenue through ticket sales and additional services like baggage fees and seat selection. By maintaining operational efficiency, the airline aims to keep costs low and make air travel accessible to a wider audience.

Salt Lake City, UtahHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$275.6MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health, vision & dental
HSA with Breeze Employee Match
401K
PTO
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Risks

Competition from low-cost carriers like Spirit and Frontier threatens Breeze's market share.
Rising fuel costs could impact Breeze's operational costs and profitability.
Pilot shortages may lead to flight cancellations or delays for Breeze Airways.

Differentiation

Breeze Airways targets underserved cities with affordable, convenient air travel options.
The airline leverages advanced weather data for improved operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction.
Breeze focuses on a seamless travel experience with low-cost flights and ancillary revenue.

Upsides

Increased demand for domestic travel boosts Breeze's low-cost carrier popularity.
Expansion to secondary airports offers Breeze lower operational costs and less congestion.
Partnership with The Weather Company enhances Breeze's operational efficiency and safety.

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