Challenger 350 Pilot in Command - Cincinnati, OH
About Executive Jet Management (EJM)
Executive Jet Management (EJM), a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been a pioneer in aircraft management and worldwide jet charter services since 1977. As a proud subsidiary of NetJets, EJM is an integral part of the world's largest private aviation infrastructure, benefiting from unrivaled resources and operational stability. The company's business ethos is deeply rooted in the core principles of safety, exceptional service, and unwavering integrity—values that are delivered consistently to both its esteemed clients and dedicated employees on a daily basis.
Role Overview
EJM is actively seeking highly qualified and experienced candidates for a Challenger 350 Pilot in Command (PIC) position, based at Cincinnati, OH (KLUK). This pivotal role is part of a dedicated three-pilot account, comprehensively supported by an on-site Maintenance Technician, operating exclusively under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91. The Pilot in Command holds final responsibility for ensuring that the Challenger 350 aircraft is operated in a safe, fully compliant, and highly efficient manner, while consistently delivering an exceptional service experience to passengers.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring Safe Flight Operations:
- Ensures that crewing and trip assignments are in full compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
- Completes all necessary flight planning, performance calculations, and weight and balance tasks for each assigned mission.
- Utilizes the Threats, Plans, and Considerations (TPC) briefing methodology to lead all required briefings and proactively mitigate potential operational risks.
- Adheres strictly to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintains effective coordination with all relevant company personnel.
- Acts as the designated Grounds Security Coordinator and In-Flight Security Coordinator, as defined by company policy.
- Executes all comprehensive aircraft pre-flight tasks, including a thorough assessment of the aircraft's maintenance status, to ensure the aircraft is fully mission-capable. All aircraft discrepancies are recorded accurately in accordance with company SOPs.
- Monitors and ensures the meticulous accomplishment of all aircraft ground servicing items, such as fueling, oil replenishment, and oxygen servicing, in adherence to SOPs.
- Conducts all passenger briefings in full compliance with company policy and aviation regulations, while delivering the highest level of customer service and accommodating any special needs of passengers (e.g., physically challenged).
- Applies Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles to communicate clearly and in a timely manner with crew and support personnel during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations.
Delivering an Exceptional Service Experience:
- Provides superior quality service to aircraft owners and passengers, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance the EJM service experience.
- Regularly investigates and effectively resolves any service deviations to maintain high standards.
- Collaborates seamlessly with fellow crew members and EJM internal partners to provide a consistent and elevated service experience to owners and passengers.
- Resolves conflicts and challenges in a professional and acceptable manner, maintaining a harmonious operational environment.
Maintaining Proficiency and Compliance:
- Maintains all regulatory and company-required training, ensuring currency and recency of experience.
- Complies fully with the company's Safety Management System (SMS) program and reports any safety or non-compliance concerns through the appropriate designated channels.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Prior experience in corporate or business aviation is highly preferred.
- Possession of an FAA Type rating in the Challenger 350 (or applicable fleet) is required.
- Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position.
- Minimum Flight Time Requirements:
- Total Flight Time: 3500 hours
- Multi-Engine Land (MEL): 1500 hours
- Pilot in Command (PIC): 2000 hours
- PIC Multi-Engine Land (MEL): 500 hours
- Instrument: 300 hours
- Jet: 500 hours
Company Culture and Benefits
At EJM, the belief is that the manner in which work is executed is as important as the work itself. The company fosters a truly collaborative culture where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are genuinely valued, and strong professional relationships are paramount. EJM actively encourages employee growth, recognizes the critical importance of work-life balance, and takes immense pride in being a sought-after career destination within the private aviation industry.
To ensure its employees are exceptionally well taken care of, both at work and at home, EJM offers a comprehensive package of premium benefits, designed to attract and retain top talent:
- Highly competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, available with no monthly premiums.
- A robust 401(k) Savings Plan, featuring a generous company matching contribution (EJM matches 61% of your pre-tax contributions, up to the first 20% of your contributions per pay period, within IRS guideline limits).
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Prescription drug benefit plan.
- Company-provided Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits.
- Company-provided Short-Term Disability.
- Long-Term Disability.
- Loss of License Coverage.
- Paid Parental Leave.
- Pet Insurance.
- Fourteen (14) days of paid time off (PTO), available immediately upon the first day of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Executive Jet Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. To ensure a safe and secure working environment, all candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screening and comprehensive background checks.