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Embraer Legacy 600 Captain (Typed)


Company : Kuhn Aviation


Location : Leesburg, VA


Created : 2025-12-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

At Kuhn Aviation, our team strives for excellence, working together to support one another. We are seeking motivated applicants for our full-time *Embraer Legacy 600 Lead Captain* position based at Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO). Our aircraft are meticulously maintained by highly experienced, OEM-trained maintenance professionals that a dedicated to unmatched quality. As a growing Part 91 aircraft management company in the Washington DC area, Kuhn Aviation operates a diverse fleet of corporate aircraft from our state-of-the-art hangar facility.*This position is non-commutable and the hired applicants must reside within a two hour drive to Leesburg, VA. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates. We are hiring one Lead Captain for this Part 91 only account.**LEAD CAPTAIN PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*· Legacy 600/650 (EMB-135BJ) experience, EMB-145 type rating, FAA ATP AMEL Certificate with 1,000+ PIC hours in type, 4,000+ hours total flight time (not FFS/ATD), and 1,500 hours multi turbine PIC· International experience with no international travel restrictions· Part 135, Park 91K, or VIP/corporate flight department jet experience as a Captain/PIC· Attention to detail, the ability to think "outside of the box", and a team success mentality· A clean airman record with no accidents or violations· FAA CFI, CFII, and MEI· Comprehensive and demonstratable knowledge on IFR procedures, the national airspace system, turbine/jet operations, aviation weather, international operations, interpersonal communications, and crew resource management.· Experience with CPDLC, FANS, ACARS, HF, oceanic track operations, operations in Europe, the Caribbean/Bahamas, South America, and the Pacific, as well as eAPIS, Customs regulations, and related topics known to seasoned corporate aircraft pilots.· Minimum qualifications below*LEAD CAPTAIN MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*· Legacy 600/650 (EMB-135BJ) experience, EMB-145 type rating, FAA ATP Certificate, 3,000+ hours total flight time (not FFS/ATD), 1,500 hours multi turbine PIC, 500 hours in type· A clean driving record with the ability to pass a background check· Valid US Passport· FAA Radiotelephone Operators License· Valid FAA Class 1 or Class 2 medical· Comprehensive and demonstratable knowledge on IFR procedures, the national airspace system, turbine/jet operations, aviation weather, international operations, interpersonal communications, and crew resource management.· Experience with CPDLC, FANS, ACARS, HF, oceanic track operations, operations in Europe, the Caribbean/Bahamas, South America, and the Pacific, as well as eAPIS, Customs regulations, and related topics known to seasoned corporate aircraft pilots.· Ability to lift large items that are sometimes up to 75lbs while working in hot, cold, or wet weather conditions./_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_We believe in hiring for the long term. Our team members receive competitive compensation, excellent health benefits (health, vision, dental), 401K plan with an employer match, flexible spending account, short- and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, employer paid FAA medicals, and the satisfaction that you're part of a team that has your back.Interested applicants should apply directly to this job site. Calls and emails about this position are discouraged and all interviews will be scheduled ahead of time.Job Type: Full-timePay: From $200,000.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Professional development assistance* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceApplication Question(s):* Do you hold a Embraer EMB-145 PIC type rating?* Do you currently hold a FCC Radio Telephone Operators permit?* Do you hold a valid US Passport without any international travel restrictions?* Have you had any accidents, incidents, or violations while acting as PIC or as a required crew member?* Do you hold a valid FAA ATP AMEL certificate? If no, do you hold a valid FAA Commercial AMEL certificate and have you completed the ATP written exam?* Do you currently reside within a two hour drive of Leesburg, VA? If no, are you willing and able to relocate?* Do you have experience specifically with the Embraer Legacy 600 or 650?Work Location: In person