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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

About The Company
The Aviation Business Demands Excellence & Innovation It demands a company like Empire Airlines - a company that combines a passion for aviation, service, reliability and safety with a commitment to do business with integrity and leadership. “We Can Do That!” is our slogan. For over 40 years, our staff of seasoned airline professionals has served our customers with reliability and deadline-meeting results.
About the Role

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.


Key Skills
Commercial Pilot LicenseSEL RatingIFR RatingFlight SafetyCommunication SkillsFAA RegulationsFlight OperationsLeadershipProblem SolvingWeather MonitoringCargo SafetyReport FilingTeam SupervisionEthical BehaviorManual DexterityCustomer Service
Categories
TransportationLogisticsEngineeringCustomer Service & SupportManagement & Leadership
Benefits
MedicalDentalVisionPTOPaid Holidays401k MatchingTravel BenefitsCASS Privileges
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