Jet Aviation · Captain / Commandant de bord
Lead Captain Gulfstream 600 - Van Nuys
Jet Aviation is looking for an experienced captain to fly a Gulfstream 600 based in Van Nuys, California. The role involves acting as Pilot in Command (PIC) on assigned flights while mentoring and developing other crew members. The successful candidate will represent the company's values and brand to clients.
- Employer
- Jet Aviation
- Position
- Captain / Commandant de bord
- Base
- Van Nuys, Californie
- Aircraft
- Gulfstream 600
- Pay (as the posting states it)
- Fourchette salariale annoncée entre 350 000 et 420 000 USD, non garantie, selon expérience et localisation.
- Seen
- 24 October 2026
Key points
- Based in Van Nuys, California
- Pilot in Command (PIC) role on the Gulfstream 600
- Crew mentoring and leadership responsibilities
- Extensive worldwide travel required with no restrictions
- Stated salary range of $350,000 to $420,000
What the employer asks for
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and FAA First Class Medical
- 5 years of aviation experience
- 3,500 total fixed-wing flight hours
- 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command
- 1,500 hours Multi-Engine
- 500 hours Turbo-Jet
- 500 hours Turbine
- 100 hours Night
- 75 hours Simulated Instrument
- High school diploma
- Valid driver's licence with a clean driving record
- Ability to work a variable schedule
- Willingness to travel extensively worldwide with no restrictions
What the employer offers
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programmes
- Health and wellness awards
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee discounts
Summary written by ForAllPilots from the employer's posting. Only the official posting counts: check every condition before you apply.
Business aviation
Jet Aviation at a glance
Swiss business-aviation services group founded in Basel and owned by General Dynamics since 2008: aircraft management and charter, maintenance, interior completions, FBOs and crew staffing.
- Bases
- Some fifty locations worldwide, including Basel, Zurich, Geneva and Teterboro (US)
- Fleet
- No fleet of its own in the airline sense: owner aircraft under management and offered for charter (business jets from several manufacturers, including Gulfstream, Bombardier and Dassault)
Pilot recruitment
Jet Aviation is not a conventional airline: pilots fly owner aircraft under management, often in roles tied to a specific aircraft and type. The careers site offers two routes in: job listings by region (Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, US) and « Jet Aviation Staffing », a crew placement service for owners and operators, with registration on the « Staffing Marketplace ». Check the requirements (licence, type rating, experience) on each listing on the Jet Aviation careers site.
Give yourself every chance
A captain selection focuses on leadership, decision-making and crew management: prepare real situations, what you decided and why.
Expect an in-depth technical interview and a simulator session: go over abnormal procedures and the performance of your type.
Some airlines give aptitude tests to captains too: a refresher on the arithmetic and attention exercises never hurts.