C208 Captain
11/22/2025
The C208 Captain is responsible for conducting safe and efficient flight services while ensuring compliance with regulations. This includes maneuvering the aircraft, making go/no-go decisions, and maintaining communication with relevant personnel during flights.
Salary
72020 - 76804 USD
Working Hours
40 hours/week
Company Size
201-500 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
INTRODUCTION
The Part-135 C208 Caravan Captain will conduct safe, efficient, compliant and professional flight services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely maneuver the aircraft during all phases of flight; monitor all flight conditions including weather and cargo safety, and verify go/no-go decision; verify fuel requirements and related weather variables and ensure proper loading; make alternate destination decisions when the intended destination is unavailable.
- Maintain command in all situations as they arise due to unexpected circumstances during the flight; ensure proper communication with stations, towers, flight controllers and dispatchers during the flight; file all reports required by the FAA and report any unusual aircraft behavior or performance to dispatch or maintenance personnel; properly record flight-hours in conjunction with Dispatch and adhere to FAA rest requirements and company directives.
- Supervise personnel related to the flight, in coordination with other supervisors; maintain familiarity and knowledge of applicable changes in regulations and procedures concerning the safe operation of all company aircraft; maintain thorough knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks and protocol; serve as a positive, constructive and communicative leader for the company and its customers.
- Review company bulletins and other correspondence on a daily basis, including emails and voicemails; submit all transmittals, expense reports and other company documents/correspondence in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Serve as a role model for ethical behavior, maintain a professional and dignified work environment, and promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
- Other related duties as assigned.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Starting pay range for a Caravan Captain is $1,385.00 to $1,477.00 Weekly ($72,020.00 to $76,804.00 annually)
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k matching, Travel Benefits, CASS Privileges and more!
Requirements
CARAVAN CAPTAIN REQUIREMENTS
- Commercial Pilot License with SEL and IFR ratings
- 1200 TT
- 500 PIC
- 500 Cross-Country
- 100 Night
- 75 IFR (50 actual)
- IFR Current and Proficient
- 2nd Class Medical
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Must adhere to the company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed outdoors and in an aircraft.
- Employee will be exposed to inclement weather.
- This position may require standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.
- May be required to work in multiple locations.
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