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About Executive Jet Management (EJM)

Executive Jet Management, a Berkshire Hathaway company, stands as a pioneer in aircraft management and worldwide jet charter services since 1977. As a proud subsidiary of NetJets, EJM is integrated into the world’s largest private aviation infrastructure, leveraging unrivaled resources and operational stability. The company's foundation is built upon core principles of safety, service, and integrity, which are consistently delivered daily for both customers and employees. EJM fosters a collaborative company culture where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are valued, and relationships matter. The organization encourages employee growth, recognizes the importance of work-life balance, and is committed to being a long-term career destination.

Position Summary

Executive Jet Management seeks qualified Pilot in Command (PIC) candidates for an established flight department. This department operates a new 2024 Citation Longitude aircraft based in Council Bluffs, Iowa (CBF airport), near Omaha, Nebraska. This is a three-pilot account supported by a dedicated Maintenance Technician, flying approximately 400 hours annually under both Part 91 and Part 135 regulations. The successful candidate must reside within driving distance of the Council Bluffs, Iowa airport (CBF).

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of flight, delivering an exceptional service experience, and maintaining professional proficiency and compliance.

Ensures the Safe Operation of Flight:

• Ensures crewing and trip assignments comply with company and regulatory requirements.
• Completes flight planning, performance, and weight and balance tasks for each assignment.
• Utilizes the Threats, Plans, and Considerations (TPC) briefing methodology to lead required briefings and mitigate operational risks.
• Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinates with company personnel as required. Acts as the Grounds Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator as defined by company policy.
• Completes all aircraft pre-flight tasks, including reviewing the maintenance status of the aircraft, to ensure the aircraft is mission capable. Records all aircraft discrepancies in accordance with company SOPs.
• Ensures all aircraft ground servicing items (e.g., fueling, oil, oxygen) are monitored and accomplished in accordance with SOPs.
• Completes passenger briefings in accordance with company policy and regulation. Delivers the highest level of customer service and meets any special needs of passengers (e.g., physically challenged).
• Utilizes Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) to communicate clearly and in a timely manner with crew and support personnel during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations.

Delivers an Exceptional Service Experience:

• Provides quality service to owners and passengers while identifying opportunities to enhance the EJM service experience. Regularly investigates and resolves service deviations.
• Collaborates with fellow crew members and EJM internal partners to provide consistent service experience to owners and passengers. Resolves conflict and challenges in an acceptable manner.

Maintains Proficiency and Compliance:

• Maintains regulatory and company-required training and recency of experience.
• Complies with the company SMS program and reports safety or non-compliance concerns through the appropriate channels.

Certifications and Licenses

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate
• First Class Medical Certificate

Years of Experience

4-6 years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Prior experience in corporate/business aviation preferred.
• FAA Type rating in applicable fleet (Citation Longitude preferred or required upon hire).
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Minimum Time Requirements:
  • Total flight time: 3500 hours
  • Multi Engine Land (MEL): 1500 hours
  • Pilot in Command: 2000 hours
  • PIC MEL: 500 hours
  • Instrument: 300 hours
  • Jet: 500 hours

How EJM Supports Employees

Executive Jet Management offers a comprehensive package of premium benefits designed to support employees both at work and at home, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available with no monthly premiums
• 401(k) plan, with a 66% company match on every dollar contributed by the employee
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Prescription drug benefit plan
• Life insurance and AD&D benefits
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Loss of license coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet insurance
• 14 days of paid time off, available on the first day of employment