- Location
- Bakersfield
- Type
- Full-time
Description
King Air 200GT and Cessna T210 Pilot
Department: Pilot
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bakersfield
Description
Fly it, and run it. Jaco Oil Company is looking for an experienced corporate pilot to operate and lead our small flight department — the autonomy of single-pilot command without the grind of an airline schedule. We fly roughly 150 hours a year, single-pilot, with real ownership over how the department runs.
Jaco Oil is an established management organization overseeing fuel distribution and retail food operations across several entities — a stable, well-run company that takes safety, efficiency, and professionalism seriously in everything we do.
The Aircraft: King Air 200GT and Cessna T210, flown single-pilot under Part 91.
What You'll Do
- Operate the King Air 200GT and Cessna T210 safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with the FARs and company policy
- Oversee day-to-day flight department management: aircraft readiness, maintenance coordination, scheduling, and tracking
- Coordinate directly with company leadership on travel plans and scheduling
- Arrange ground transportation, fuel stops, and FBO/airport services for trips
- Monitor weather and operational conditions to support safe go/no-go decisions
- Conduct pre-flight inspections and routine checks; identify and flag mechanical issues
- Maintain strong relationships with maintenance facilities, FBOs, and regulatory contacts
- Handle regulatory compliance and general flight department administration
What You Bring
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine, Instrument rating, and high-altitude endorsement — ATP highly preferred
- Minimum hours: 3,000 TT · 1,500 Multi-Engine · 1,000 Turboprop · 250 in King Air 200s
- Proven single-pilot PIC experience in cross-country operations
- Complete knowledge of FAA regulations and aviation safety practices
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — able to manage documentation, maintenance coordination, and logistics
- Clear, professional communication with leadership and aviation service providers
Benefits & Perks
Jaco Oil offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees working 30+ hours per week:
- Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance — fully covered at no cost to you
- Company-paid Dental (HMO) and Vision — new this year, Jaco Oil now covers the premium for enrolled employees
- Medical coverage with shared premium costs
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary options at competitive group rates via payroll deduction: optional life, plus supplemental Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Dependent coverage for your spouse or domestic partner and children up to age 26
Coverage begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
If you're a sharp, safety-minded pilot who wants command of the airplane and the department, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today.
Skills
Compliance