Captain

Closes: August 12, 2025

Starting Range: $109,815 to $144,406

Full Range: $109,815 to $178,999

Job Description

The Captain position is responsible for the safe conduct of flights to which they are assigned while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and foreign regulations, as well as the policies and procedures specified by Avista.

• Pilot the aircraft, including all pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight activities.

• Ensures passenger needs and timing are met.

• Follows established operating policies through the Flight Operations Manual.

Requirements

• Requires a commercial pilot's license with multi-engine and instrument ratings and a Class II FAA physical
• An ATP and Class I physical are highly desirable
• Flight hours (3,000+) and experience are important factors, as are experience in turbine, multi-engine and dual pilot aircraft. Recent flight time and proficiency are also important
• A Type Rating and Captain (Pilot-In-Command) check in a Cessna Citation 7 (CE650) will be required within 90 days
• Successful candidate will be expected to maintain FAA currency, flight physical and Pilot-In-Command training requirements annually
• Those applicants with business management training, experience and education are preferred

Other combinations of experience and/or education may be considered.

Co-Pilot must live within 90 minutes of Spokane Airport.

To Apply

We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee's various levels of knowledge, skills, and experience.

Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Benefits

At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.com/.

Pre-employment screening requirements

This position is considered safety sensitive by Avista Corporation for which impairment while working presents a substantial risk.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test (including cannabis) background check and motor vehicle records review.

Avista's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.