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Chief Pilot
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Chief Pilot
Passion Air
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New Cumberland, Pennsylvania
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PERMANENT
$95,000-$140,000/yr
Updated 08/31/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
Passion Air is seeking an experienced King Air pilot to serve as Chief Pilot for our single-pilot Part 135 charter operation based at Capital City Airport (KCXY) in Harrisburg, PA. This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll fly the King Air B200 as PIC while also holding the FAA-designated Chief Pilot responsibilities for our certificate, including setting flight standards, leading training, and ensuring regulatory compliance. As a family-founded company completing our Part 135 certification, we're looking for a pilot who wants to help build our operation from the ground up and grow with us as we add crew and expand our fleet. Must reside within commuting distance of KCXY or be willing to relocate.
Requirements
Valid ATP or Commercial pilot certificate with Multi-Engine Instrument rating
3,000 hours total time as Pilot-in-Command
2,000 hours in multi-engine aircraft
1,000 hours in multi-engine turboprop aircraft
100 hours in make and model (King Air)
Prior Part 135 experience required; prior Chief Pilot or check airman experience a plus
Strong working knowledge of Part 135 regulations and Ops Specs
Comfortable with single-pilot IFR operations and Avidyne/Garmin avionics
High standards for safety and professionalism
Must reside within commuting distance of KCXY (Harrisburg, PA) or be willing to relocate
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A Pilot operates and navigates a commercial, private, or military aircraft or helicopter
$192,931 / year median in Pennsylvania
+24% projected growth