Netjets | First Officer

NetJets Pilot Opportunity

NetJets, a distinguished leader in global private aviation for over six decades, is seeking skilled and dedicated pilots to join its esteemed team. This role offers an unparalleled career experience, marked by a steadfast commitment to safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. NetJets provides exceptional benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

As a NetJets pilot, the individual will serve as a proud ambassador for the company, delivering outstanding service to every NetJets Owner and passenger. This position entails commanding the world’s largest and most diverse private jet fleet, transporting influential individuals to coveted destinations worldwide. NetJets prioritizes safety, ensuring that pilots have the necessary flexibility, support, and resources for career advancement and a balanced home life. The company's financial stability as part of Berkshire Hathaway provides a secure foundation for a long-term career.

Pilot Benefits Include:

• Extensive Crew Bases: Pilots can choose from over 200 crew bases across the contiguous U.S., allowing for flexibility in their place of residence, regardless of tenure.
• Flexible Scheduling: A variety of schedules are available, changeable every four months, including options such as 7 days on/7 days off, 8 days on/6 days off, and several custom schedule options that offer 52 to 76 days of work over a four-month period with built-in base-duty days.
• Paid Commute: NetJets incorporates paid commute time into pilots' schedules, ensuring personal time is protected.
• Advanced Training: NetJets’ Advanced Qualification Program surpasses FAA requirements, providing personalized ongoing pilot training.
• Diverse Flight Operations: Pilots will operate flights into more than 5,000 airports across over 200 countries and territories.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Employees receive free medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with generous company matching; life and AD&D benefits; paid time off; company-provided uniforms with annual replacement credits; and coverage for daily tour meals, hotel expenses, and travel benefits.

Position Purpose:

The Pilot is responsible for providing a superior air transportation experience, maintaining a stellar safety record on every flight. They represent NetJets, ensuring not only safe and technically accurate transportation, but also providing an exceptional service experience for all Owners and passengers.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensures safe aircraft operation from taxi to landing, adhering to FAA guidelines, OEM checklists, NetJets Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM), and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).
• Greets Owners/passengers pre-flight, briefing them on specific flight details, itineraries, weather updates, and safety procedures.
• Provides in-flight service, including the handling of alcohol and catering.
• Loads and properly stows baggage.
• Manages flights for Owners with pets and those who smoke.
• Acts as the final authority on the aircraft, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory guidance.
• Serves as a liaison between Owners/passengers and NetJets from arrival at the FBO to departure at the final destination.
• Communicates maintenance issues to the Maintenance Control Center (MCC).
• Completes all relevant paperwork associated with maintenance issues.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Written Exam completed.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.

Experience:

Experience is evaluated based on FAA requirements for ATP and R-ATP certificates, not a specific number of years.

Core Competencies:

Adaptability, Collaboration, Results-Oriented, Service-Oriented, and Curiosity.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs):

• FAA ATP, Restricted ATP, or qualification for either.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Flight time requirements based on qualifications, including 1,500 total hours or reduced hours with an appropriate university R-ATP certificate or military qualification.
• Specific cross-country, fixed-wing pilot-in-command, night, and instrument flight time requirements.
• 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. without restrictions.
• Availability for varied work hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Flexibility to adjust to rapid changes.
• Ability to manage rest for flight duty.
• Ability to be away from home for multiple days and nights, including staying in hotels.
• Ability to secure required airport authority and/or US Customs security badges.
• Ability to pass a Transportation Security Administration background screening.
• Valid State driver’s license.
• Fluency in English (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.
• Ability to exert physical force to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds occasionally, 30 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.
• 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.

Base Salary Range:

$69,932 – $95,696

How NetJets Supports You:

NetJets provides very competitive health care benefits, including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage, with zero paycheck premiums for all employees. NetJets also offers an exceptional 401(k) matching program, contributing 66% of every dollar contributed by an employee. Additional benefits include paid time off, paid disability programs, commuter benefits (where applicable), and company-paid basic life insurance. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for overtime pay, shift differential pay, quarterly bonuses, and/or annual discretionary bonuses.

Notice:

Massachusetts candidates only: It is unlawful to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Maryland candidates only: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.