JOB DETAILS

Direct Entry Captain

CompanySouthern Airways Corporation
LocationKahului
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
About The Company
Southern Airways™ is Your Hometown Airline to the World! Southern Airways Express began service in 2013 by offering flights from Memphis, Tenn. to Destin, Fla. using a total of four pilots and three aircraft. In 2015, Southern acquired Executive Express Aviation, an Illinois-based charter company that was previously contracted to operate the Southern flight schedule. In February 2016, Southern acquired Sun Air Express, an airline operating Essential Air Service (EAS) routes in the mid-Atlantic. Three years later, in February of 2019, Southern acquired Mokulele. Following the integration of the two airlines, expected to be complete by mid-summer, the new Southern Airways will operate 1,380 weekly flights, more than any other carrier in the 50 states. Founded in 2013, Pompano Beach, Florida-based Southern Airways Express has quickly grown to become one of the largest commuter airlines in the United States. Operating a fleet of Cessna Caravans and Grand Caravans, Southern, along with its new subsidiary, Mokulele Airlines, serves 30 cities with more than 220 peak-day departures from hubs at Baltimore, Dallas/Ft.Worth, Honolulu, Kahului, Kona, Memphis, Palm Beach and Pittsburgh. Visit our website for more information. If you're interested in joining our flight team, email HR@iFlySouthern.com
About the Role


At Surf Air Mobility, we're transforming air mobility. As innovators in aviation, we are at the forefront of creating a more efficient and accessible flying experience. With our commitment to a customer-first approach, advanced software solutions, and electrification, we’re pioneering new ways for people to travel, making flying not only faster but more enjoyable. Our passionate team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation and hard work go hand in hand. 

Help us shape the future of aviation while working with cutting-edge technologies that are changing the lives of our passengers.

JOB DESCRIPTION:           CAPTAIN – Caravan C-208

FLSA STATUS:                    EXEMPT

REPORT TO:                       CHIEF PILOT, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Our route structure enables most pilots to be home every day during their workweek, along with flexibility on schedules. 

Current base locations: Kahului, HI (OGG) *Only hiring Direct Entry Captains into OGG*

REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

  • Current FAA ATP or Commercial with Instrument
  • 1200 hours minimum; 500 Cross County; 100 Night; 75 Instrument with no more than 25 simulated
  • Current FAA second class medical certificate (certificate must be current prior to training)
  • Radio Operators Certificate
  • Valid US Passport (Needed for CASS)
  • Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S per the Immigration Act of 1986.
  • Must pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen per airline and/or company regulations.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

PREFERRED:

Preference will be given to pilots with C-208 experience, with 100 hours Turbine total time, and/or Part 135 Experience.

Additional stipulations:

  • 65 Block Hours per month guarantee.
  • Hotel accommodations during training. Training is approximately 25 days.
  • Paid training - $400/wk.
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance available with the company paying most of the costs. Life Insurance Policy - $50,000 fully paid for by the company.
  • $45 flat rate per diem when on an overnight away from assigned base.
  • CASS Participant.

 

Benefits: 

Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package based on experience. 

Health & Wellness: After 30 days of employment on the 1st of the next month, you are eligible to sign up for medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance. 

Retirement Plans: Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. 

Generous PTO: After completion of your probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, plus paid holidays throughout the calendar year. 

Employee Discounts: After completion of your probationary period, you can access the My ID Travel program, which allows members of your immediate family to participate as well. This program provides travel privileges, including: 

  • Flight tickets at significant discount, employee and family members can fly our planes (standby space available)
  • Discounts on hotels and resorts
  • Car rentals at reduced rates
  • Discounted cruises


Surf Air Mobility is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability. 





Key Skills
FAA ATPCommercial Pilot LicenseInstrument RatingC-208 ExperienceTurbine TimePart 135 ExperienceRadio Operators CertificateCASS ParticipantAviation SoftwareElectrificationCustomer Service
Categories
TransportationLogistics
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceAir Ambulance CoverageShort-Term DisabilityPet InsuranceHealth Savings AccountsLife Insurance401(k) PlanPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysTravel PrivilegesHotel DiscountsCar Rental DiscountsCruise Discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Captain will operate the Caravan C-208 aircraft as part of an innovative air mobility company focused on efficient and accessible flying experiences. Pilots are expected to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays, with a structure designed to allow most pilots to return home daily.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
281
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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