Jet Aviation | First Officer

About Jet Aviation: The Artisans of Aviation

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been perfecting the craft of flight, ensuring every journey is executed in its smoothest form. Expanding from a single hangar in Basel, Switzerland, the company now encompasses over 4,500 dedicated employees across approximately 50 global locations, specializing in Aircraft Management, Charter services, Maintenance (Fixed and Rotary Wing), FBO operations, and Completions. Jet Aviation seeks professionals who perfect the art of flight—the artisans of aviation who enable seamless global travel with unwavering passion and expertise.

Position Summary

Jet Aviation is seeking an experienced and dedicated First Officer for the Cessna Citation Latitude based at the Opa-locka, Florida facility. This onsite position within Flight Services requires a flexible work arrangement and preparedness for extensive global travel. The First Officer provides critical support to the Pilot-In-Command (PIC) and ensures adherence to the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

The First Officer directly reports to the Pilot-In-Command assigned to the specific flight by company management.

Key Responsibilities (Main Responsibilities)

The selected candidate is entrusted with supporting the safe and efficient conduct of all flight operations, including:

• Supporting the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) to ensure the safe and regulatory compliant execution of all flights.
• Maintaining a comprehensive working knowledge of all authorized aircraft systems, including all emergency systems and associated procedures for the aircraft type.
• Ensuring strict compliance with company-wide reporting protocols and promptly reporting any hazardous events or operational deviations.
• Committing to professional development by enhancing the leadership skills, technical knowledge, judgment, and proficiency necessary to qualify as a PIC.
• Obtaining the most current and necessary navigational information, including weather reports, forecasts, and NOTAMs, from authorized FAA flight service stations or other approved agencies.
• Filing or causing a flight plan to be filed with the FAA or the applicable ICAO state Air Traffic Control (ATC) facility.
• Analyzing area, enroute, and terminal charts for both the intended landing airport and designated alternates.
• Securing the aircraft after each flight, including arranging hangar storage when deemed necessary or as instructed by company management.
• Performing the critical functions of the Inflight Security Coordinator (ISC) under the applicable twelve-five standard security program or private charter standard security program.
• Conducting mandatory passenger safety briefings prior to departure.
• Executing additional duties assigned by the Pilot-In-Command.
• Representing Jet Aviation as a cohesive entity—both internally and externally—with industry groups, regulatory bodies, and the General Dynamics network.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates applying for this specialist aviation role must meet the following mandatory criteria:

• Must possess an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with the appropriate Aircraft Type Rating.
• The candidate must obtain and maintain a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• A minimum of 2,500 hours Total Fixed Wing flight time.
• A minimum of 500 hours Multi-Engine Fixed Wing flight time.
• A minimum of 500 hours Pilot-in-Command Fixed Wing flight time.
• A minimum of 100 hours Turbojet flight time.
• At least three (3) years of professional aviation experience.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license.
• The individual must be willing and able to travel worldwide extensively, without any restrictions.
• Must be available to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by operational demands.

Desired Characteristics

The ideal First Officer candidate demonstrates the following preferred attributes and professional conduct:

• A College Degree is preferred.
• Possesses the ability to handle job responsibilities with the utmost integrity, discretion, and sensitivity to confidential company and employee information.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, proficiently in both written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrates a team-focused approach, possessing excellent interpersonal skills, meticulous attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Exhibits proactivity and efficiency, with the ability to independently seek out necessary answers and resources.
• Maintains a pleasant, friendly, and helpful demeanor to deliver the best experience to both customers and colleagues.
• Is quality driven with an enduring passion for excellence, acting as a true Brand Ambassador for Jet Aviation.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Jet Aviation’s core values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, and Transparency.

Working Environment and Benefits

Physical Demands: The physical demands outlined are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Specific vision required includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment: The employee must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment that includes both heavy maintenance areas and upscale customer facilities. The noise level is typically moderate but may reach occasional high volume during aircraft arrivals and departures. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration and occasional fuel fumes. The candidate must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. Hangar environments may be subject to extreme heat and cold during certain seasons of the year.

Benefits: Jet Aviation offers eligible employees a comprehensive package designed to support both professional and personal well-being. This competitive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, health savings and flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, employee assistance programs, health and wellness awards, generous paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more.

Jet Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.