NetJets | First Officer

Pilot (First Officer) - Midwest Region

Company: NetJets Aviation, Inc.

Req ID: 17434

Location: Various locations across the US Midwest, including Chicago, IL; Cleveland, OH; Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Indianapolis, IN; and other regional hubs.

Position Overview

NetJets, the global leader in private aviation for over 60 years, is seeking a professional Pilot (First Officer) to join our team. This role is responsible for providing a superior, safe, and efficient air transportation experience. As the face of NetJets, the Pilot acts as both a skilled aviator and an in-flight service provider, ensuring a concierge-level experience for every passenger.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain full command of the aircraft, ensuring safe operation during taxi, take-off, and landing in compliance with FAA guidelines, OEM checklists, and company SOPs.
• Provide exceptional service to Owners and passengers, including pre-flight briefings, weather updates, and itinerary management.
• Execute in-flight service duties, including the professional handling of catering and alcohol.
• Manage baggage loading and stowage requirements.
• Maintain professionalism while conducting flights for passengers with pets or those who smoke.
• Serve as the primary liaison between passengers and the company from arrival to departure at the FBO.
• Report and document maintenance discrepancies via the Maintenance Control Center (MCC).

Requirements and Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma required.
• Certifications: Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate and FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit.
• Training: ATP written exam must be completed prior to the start of Indoctrination Training.
• Flight Experience: Must meet FAA ATP or Restricted ATP (R-ATP) requirements per 14 CFR 61.160, including:
  • At least 21 years of age.
  • 50 hours of fixed-wing multi-engine time.
  • 250 hours of fixed-wing Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
  • 200 hours of cross-country flight time.
  • 75 hours of instrument time (actual or simulated in-flight).
  • 100 hours of night flight (or 75 hours with at least 45 night take-offs and landings).
  • Total flight time requirements: 1,500 hours (or 1,000/1,250 hours based on qualifying military or university programs).
• Regulatory: Valid US Passport and the legal ability to work and travel internationally without restriction. Ability to pass TSA background screenings and secure required security/customs badges.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication skills, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to adapt to rapid changes and varying schedules (including nights, weekends, and holidays).

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $86,015 - $117,706

NetJets offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support the "Mind, Body, and Life" of our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (with no-cost options).
• 401(k) plan with a 67% employer match on contributions.
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave.
• Healthcare Advocacy, Wellness Programs, and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Life, Accident, Short-term, and Long-term Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits including Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, legal plans, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate adaptability, strong collaboration skills, a results-driven mindset, a commitment to service, and intellectual curiosity.