General Description
This position serves as Pilot-in-Command, joining an established group of 15 pilots and 5 cabin attendants in a fleet of four aircraft. Flight operations consist of approximately two-thirds North American missions, and one-third outside North America (s. America, Europe, Asia). The PIC is responsible for the safety of passengers and crew and the comfortable, timely operation of the aircraft. The PIC supervises the flight crew and ensures that all flight and ground operations comply with FAA Regulations. The PIC determines routes, speed, and take-off and landing times to fulfill scheduling requirements. The PIC participates in mission planning with trip coordinators and international handlers (as applicable), which often takes place day(s) prior to flight. The PIC makes decisions regarding possible delays, rerouting, or flight cancellations. Pilots may perform other general department duties when not flying including, but not limited to attendance at crew meetings.
This position is located primarily at DTW however, occasionally out of Waterford, MI based on the last flight of the assigned aircraft. The individuals selected for this position must live within 2 hours of DTW. With this assignment, year to date in 2026, crew members serving this account have worked an average of 14 days per month with seasonal increases and decreases in activity.
Requirements
Qualifications
· ATP Certificate
· Minimum of 4,000 hours of Total Flight Time
· Bachelor’s degree preferred
· International experience on large cabin Gulfstream preferred
· G550 experience preferred
· Ability to manage a changing work schedule
· Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA First Class medical certification
Since 1964, Pentastar Aviation has carved out a reputation as the premier private aviation services provider in the United States, setting the standard by providing an unparalleled travel experience to our customers. Each day we stay true to our mission of exceeding customers’ expectations by adhering to the highest standards of safety and service quality with professionalism and integrity.
Among other awards from Professional Pilot and Pilot’s Choice, Pentastar has been awarded as the #1 FBO in the Americas for an unprecedented four years in a row – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. In 2023 and 2024, we ranked among the top 10 in all five survey categories, standing alone as the only FBO to achieve that incredible status. The AIN FBO survey evaluates FBOs based on five categories: line service, passenger amenities, pilot amenities, facilities, and customer service representatives.
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