Pilot (First Officer) - South Region
NetJets Aviation, Inc.
About NetJets
NetJets, the global private aviation leader for over 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.
Role Overview
As a NetJets Pilot, the First Officer serves as a proud ambassador, ensuring safe operations and providing exceptional service to every NetJets Owner and passenger. The role commands the largest, most diverse private jet fleet, flying influential individuals to desirable destinations across the globe. NetJets prioritizes safety through rigorous policies and procedures, providing pilots with the flexibility, support, and resources needed to elevate their career and enhance their life at home. As a Berkshire Hathaway company, NetJets offers resolute financial strength, providing confidence in future career investment.
Key Responsibilities
The Pilot is responsible for providing a superior air transportation experience with a continued safety record on each flight. This includes acting as the final authority on the aircraft regarding all operational areas and compliance with safety and regulatory guidance. The Pilot serves as a liaison between Owners/passengers and NetJets from arrival at the FBO until safe landing and departure from the final FBO.
Specific tasks include:
- Ensuring the safe operation of the aircraft from taxi through landing per FAA guidelines, OEM checklists, NetJets Flight Operations Manual (FOM) or Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM), and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).
- Greeting Owners/passengers pre-flight, making introductions, briefing them on the flight/trip, verifying itinerary, providing weather updates and safety briefings, and explaining any itinerary changes.
- Delivering in-flight service, including the handling of alcohol and catering service, as needed.
- Loading and properly stowing all baggage as needed.
- Handling and conducting flights for Owners with pets and those who smoke.
- Acting as the final authority on their aircraft with respect to all areas of operation, including the compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory guidance.
- Acting as a liaison for Owners/passengers and NetJets from the time the Owners/passengers arrive at the FBO until they have safely landed at their final destination and have departed the final FBO.
- Properly communicating any maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies to NetJets via the aircraft Maintenance Control Center (MCC) Controller on duty for their fleet.
- Completing all paperwork associated with maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies.
- Performing other duties as assigned depending on assignment.
Pilot Benefits & Support
NetJets is proud to provide a variety of attractive benefits, many at no cost to employees. NetJets strives to LIVEWELL, supporting all aspects of mind, body, and life through benefit and discount programs.
Highlights include:
- 200+ Crew Bases: Pilots enjoy the freedom to live nearly anywhere, with base selections not determined by seniority.
- Flexible Schedules: Choose from options such as 7 days on/7 days off, 8 days on/6 days off, or various CC (Contractually Compliant) schedules (CC52, CC60, CC72, CC76) over 4 months, with the ability to change schedules every four months.
- 7 days on/7 days off
- 8 days on/6 days off
- CC52—52 days over 4 months (base-duty days: 13)
- CC60—60 days over 4 months (base-duty days: 15)
- CC72—72 days over 4 months (base-duty days: 18)
- CC76—76 days over 4 months (base-duty days: 19)
- Paid Commute: Commute time is planned into the schedule and does not overlap with time at home.
- Innovative Training: NetJets utilizes an Advanced Qualification Program surpassing FAA requirements for ongoing, personalized pilot training.
- Diverse Flight Experiences: Pilots fly to over 5,000 airports across more than 200 countries and territories.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes free coverage options for medical, dental, and vision with vast nationwide networks; a 401(k) plan with unprecedented company matching (66% match); life and AD&D benefits; paid time off; company-provided uniforms and generous annual replacement credits; up to four daily tour meals, covered hotel expenses, and travel benefits.
- Additional Benefits: Healthcare Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with employer contribution, Wellness Programs & Discounts, Parental Leave of Absence, Voluntary benefits, Short and Long-Term Disability, Legal Plan, Identity Theft Protection Plans, Pet Insurance, and Family & Caregiving Support.
Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certifications and Licenses:
- Written FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or meet ATP/Restricted ATP requirements (IAW 61.160).
- Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit.
- Valid State driver's license.
Years of Experience: Not Specified (Specific flight hour requirements apply, see KSAOs).
Core Competencies:
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Strives for Positive Results
- Service-Oriented
- Curiosity
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other (KSAOs):
- Meet FAA ATP, Restricted ATP, or requirements for ATP/R-ATP certificate with multi-engine rating, including minimum flight time experience (IAW 61.160):
- At least 21 years of age
- 1,500 hours total flight time experience or
- 1,250 hours with appropriate university R-ATP certificate or
- 1,000 hours with military pilot qualification or
- 1,000 hours with appropriate university R-ATP certificate
- 200 hours cross-country (>50 nm) flight time
- 250 hours fixed-wing PIC
- 100 hours of night flying, or 75 hours with ≥45 night takeoffs and landings
- 75 hours of instrument time (actual or simulated in-flight, excludes simulator time)
- ATP written completed prior to start of Indoctrination Training
- 50 hours fixed-wing, multi-engine time
- Current FAA First-Class Medical certificate
- FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit
- Ability to work varying hours including day and night; weekdays, weekends and holidays.
- Extremely flexible and able to adjust to rapid changes.
- Ability to manage rest to be prepared for flight duty at all times during their tour.
- Duty periods may be up to fourteen hours per day for up to eight days and may span different time zones and extreme weather differences in the course of a trip.
- Ability to be away from home for seven or more days and nights while on duty, staying in hotels.
- Ability to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.
- Ability to pass Transportation Security Administration required background screening.
- Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.
- Service-oriented with a neat, well-groomed appearance, demonstrating the ability to make a positive impression including a strong capability to effectively interact with passengers.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially under pressure.
- Ability to make quick and accurate decisions while paying close attention to detail, both technically and from a passenger-service perspective.
- Physical ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Ability to work around animals, including the handling and care prior to, during, and after Owner flights.
- Ability to conduct flights for Owners who smoke.
- Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally without restrictions.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. and travel in and out of the country without restriction.
Location(s)
This position is for the South Region, with potential locations including: US, Tallahassee FL, Gainesville FL, Fort Lauderdale FL (33315), Jacksonville FL (32218), FL, Baton Rouge LA, Savannah GA (31408), Sarasota FL (34243), Alexandria LA, Fort Myers FL, West Palm Beach FL (33406), Key West FL, Eglin AFB FL, AL, LA, Melbourne FL, Mobile AL, Atlanta GA (30341, 30320), Huntsville AL, Lafayette LA, Augusta GA, GA, New Orleans LA, Tampa FL (33607), Panama City FL, Orlando FL (32827), Jackson WY, Miami FL, Pensacola FL, Birmingham AL (35217), MS, Shreveport LA, Montgomery AL, Daytona Beach FL, Gulfport MS.
Base Salary Range
$86,015 - $117,706
Req ID: 15321