NetJets Pilot
Overview
NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks highly skilled and dedicated pilots to join its team. As a NetJets pilot, you will be responsible for providing a superior air transportation experience, ensuring safety on every flight, and acting as an ambassador for the company, delivering exceptional service to NetJets Owners and passengers.
About NetJets
NetJets operates the largest and most diverse private jet fleet, transporting influential individuals to destinations worldwide. The company prioritizes safety and provides its pilots with the flexibility, support, and resources needed for career advancement and a fulfilling life outside work.
Benefits
NetJets offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 200+ Crew Bases: Choose from over 200 crew bases across the contiguous United States, allowing you to live in a location that suits your lifestyle. Base selection is not determined by seniority.
- Flexible Schedules: Select a schedule that best fits your needs, with the ability to change it every four months, choosing from various options such as 7 days on/7 days off, 8 days on/6 days off, and various "CC" schedules.
- Paid Commute: NetJets incorporates paid commute time into your schedule, ensuring you have ample time with your family.
- Innovative Training: NetJets surpasses FAA requirements with an Advanced Qualification Program, providing personalized and ongoing training.
- Variety: Fly to over 5,000 airports across 200+ countries and territories, experiencing a diverse range of destinations.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy free medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan with company matching, life and AD&D benefits, paid time off, company-provided uniforms, generous annual-replacement credits, up to four daily tour meals, covered hotel expenses, and travel benefits. NetJets is committed to the wellbeing of its employees through comprehensive benefit and discount programs.
Purpose of Position
The Pilot is responsible for delivering a safe and exceptional air transportation experience for every NetJets Owner and passenger. They are the face of NetJets, embodying professionalism and providing a high-quality service on every flight.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Ensure the safe operation of the aircraft during all phases of flight, adhering to FAA guidelines, OEM checklists, NetJets Flight Operations Manual (FOM) or Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM), and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).
- Greet Owners/passengers pre-flight, provide introductions, brief them on the specific flight/trip, verify itinerary, and provide weather updates and safety briefings, explaining any changes to itinerary.
- Deliver in-flight service, including the handling of alcohol and catering.
- Load and properly stow baggage on the aircraft.
- Handle and conduct flights for Owners with pets and those who smoke.
- Act as the final authority on the aircraft with respect to all areas of operation, including compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory guidance.
- Serve as a liaison between Owners/passengers and NetJets from the time of arrival at the FBO until departure from the final FBO.
- Communicate any maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies to NetJets via the aircraft Maintenance Control Center (MCC) Controller.
- Properly complete any paperwork associated with maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies.
- Other duties as assigned depending on assignment.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Certifications and Licenses
- Written FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
- First Class Medical Certificate
Years of Experience
Not Specified
Core Competencies
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Strives for Positive Results
- Service-Oriented
- Curiosity
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other (KSAOs)
- FAA ATP, Restricted ATP, or meet the requirements for FAA ATP or Restricted ATP (R-ATP) certificate with multi-engine rating (IAW 61.160).
- At least 21 years of age with:
- 1,500 hours total flight time experience
- 1,250 hours with appropriate university R-ATP certificate
- 1,000 hours with military pilot qualification
- 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
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally without restrictions
- Authorization to work in the U.S. and travel in and out of the country without restriction
- Ability to work varying hours, including day and night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
- Extreme flexibility and ability to adjust to rapid changes
- Ability to manage rest for flight duty during all tours
- Willingness to be away from home for seven or more days and nights, staying in hotels
- Ability to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
- Ability to pass Transportation Security Administration required background screening and secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges
- Valid State driver's license
- Fluency in the English language (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding)
- Service-oriented with a neat, well-groomed appearance and strong interpersonal skills
- 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
- 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
- Ability to work around animals, including handling and care before, during, and after Owner flights
- Ability to conduct flights for Owners who smoke
Base Salary Range
$69,932 - $95,696
Additional Benefits
NetJets offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive health care benefits: Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision coverages with zero paycheck premiums
- Unparalleled 401(k) match: NetJets matches 60% of every dollar contributed by an employee.
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Disability Programs
- Commuter Benefits (as applicable)
- Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
Depending on the role, employees may also be eligible for overtime pay, shift differential pay, quarterly bonuses, and/or annual discretionary bonuses.