CRJ200 Captain

Contour Aviation · Smyrna, TN, United States

💼 Full time 📅 Posted today Listed until 14 Jan 2027

Captain CRJ Non Type-Rated Airline

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Aircraft type

CRJ

Base

Smyrna, TN, United States

Contract

Full time

Role

Captain

Type rating

Non Type-Rated

Employer type

Airline

Min. total time

1500 hrs

Licence required

FAA ATP

Salary

USD 118,000–153,963 per year

About the role

CRJ200 Captain – Contour Airlines
Contour is an established aviation services company offering a range of commercial aviation operations. The company places safety and integrity at the center of its business, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, operational excellence and customer service.
Contour is recruiting experienced CRJ200 Captains to join its growing flight crew team and contribute to the company's continued development.

Job Description
The CRJ200 Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned flights, ensuring compliance with company procedures, applicable regulations and operational standards.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound decision-making and a commitment to passenger safety and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Take command and prioritize safety in all flight operations.
Ensure compliance with operational schedules and directives governing the safe operation of the aircraft.
Perform all assigned duties in accordance with company manuals, policies and instructions.
Conduct thorough pre-flight planning and prepare flight plans.
Deliver professional and customer-focused service to passengers.
Ensure the aircraft is clean, properly prepared and equipped with the necessary provisions for passenger safety and comfort.
Maintain company uniform and professional appearance standards.
Complete additional duties assigned by company leadership.

Requirements

Flight Experience

Total Flight Time, Minimum: 1,500 hours, Recommended 2,000 hours.
Pilot-in-Command, Minimum: 500 hours, Recommended 1,000 hours.
Multi-Engine, Minimum: 500 hours, Recommended 1,000 hours.

Licence and Other Requirements

Minimum age of 23 years.
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi-Engine Land and Instrument Airplane ratings.
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE).
Current and valid passport.
Valid driver's licence with a good driving record.
Legal authorization to work in the United States and ability to travel internationally.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
No previous aviation-related accidents or incidents.
No excessive checkride failures.
Ability to pass a DOT-required pre-employment drug screening and comply with FAA and company random drug and alcohol testing.
Successful completion of a 10-year employment history review, criminal history check, reference checks and national driving record check.
Ability to report for duty within 120 minutes of a dispatch call during assigned duty periods.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays and varying shifts.
Ability to routinely lift up to 75 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Additional Professional Qualifications

Strong leadership and organizational abilities.
Professional interpersonal skills and a customer-focused attitude.
Effective written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail and sound decision-making.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and within tight operational time constraints.
Self-motivation, dependability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Package highlights

Domiciles and Base Assignments

Contour's current domicile locations and potential base assignments will be discussed during the interview process.
The advertised position is home-based, subject to the requirement that pilots can report for duty within 120 minutes of a dispatch call during assigned duty periods.

Salary and Compensation

Published Annual Salary Range: USD $118,000–$153,963
The starting annual base salary is USD $118,000.
Depending on previous experience and assigned responsibilities, additional salary overrides may be available:
Check Pilot Override: USD $25,000.
AR/GUS Override: USD $10,000.
In-Base Override: USD $7,500.
Eligibility and applicable conditions are outlined in Contour's Scheduled Pilot Work Rules.

Retention Incentives

USD $10,000 after completing 24 months of active service.
An additional USD $10,000 retention incentive for every subsequent 12 months of active service.

Additional Pay Incentives

Pilots may qualify for additional compensation for trips worked or assigned beyond their regular schedule, subject to applicable scheduling and pay thresholds.
Specific incentive arrangements and eligibility conditions are provided during onboarding.

Insurance

Health insurance.
Dental and vision coverage.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following the hire date.

Retirement

401(k) savings plan.
Company matching contributions of up to 6% of eligible compensation.
Eligibility begins on the first day of the month following the hire date.

Paid Leave

Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.
Unused sick leave carries over from year to year until the balance reaches 480 hours.
Vested vacation hours become available on January 1 following the hire date, subject to company policies.
Medical leave.
Non-medical family care leave.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Personal leave.

Travel Benefits