NetJets First Officer

About NetJets

Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.

NetJets seeks a First Officer to operate private aircraft safely while delivering an exceptional passenger and in-flight service experience. The role includes flight operations, passenger briefings, itinerary liaison and maintenance reporting, with extensive flight-time, FAA certification, medical, travel and schedule requirements.

Role & Responsibilities

• Operate the aircraft safely during taxi, takeoff and landing in accordance with FAA guidelines, OEM checklists, the NetJets Flight Operations Manual or Aircraft Operating Manual, and standard operating procedures.
• Welcome Owners and passengers before flights, make introductions, brief them on the flight and itinerary, verify travel details, provide weather updates and safety briefings, and explain itinerary changes.
• Provide in-flight service as needed, including handling alcohol and serving catering.
• Load and stow baggage aboard the aircraft as needed.
• Conduct flights for Owners traveling with pets or who smoke.
• Serve as the final authority aboard the aircraft for all operational matters, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory guidance.
• Liaise between Owners or passengers and NetJets from their arrival at the FBO until they have landed safely and departed the destination FBO.
• Report maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies to the company through the fleet’s Maintenance Control Center (MCC) Controller on duty, and complete the associated paperwork.
• Perform other duties as assigned, depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• Hold an FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Restricted ATP (R-ATP), or meet the requirements for an FAA ATP or R-ATP certificate with a multi-engine rating in accordance with 14 CFR 61.160.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Meet one of the applicable flight-time thresholds: 1,500 hours total flight time; 1,250 hours with an appropriate university R-ATP certificate; 1,000 hours with military pilot qualification; or 1,000 hours with an appropriate university R-ATP certificate.
• Have 200 hours of cross-country flight time (>50 nm).
• Have 250 hours of fixed-wing pilot-in-command (PIC) time.
• Have 100 hours of night flying, or 75 hours with at least 45 night takeoffs and landings.
• Have 75 hours of instrument time, actual or simulated in flight; simulator time is excluded.
• Complete the ATP written examination before starting Indoctrination Training.
• Have 50 hours of fixed-wing, multi-engine time.
• Hold a current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• Hold an FCC Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit.
• Hold a valid U.S. passport and be able to travel internationally without restriction.
• Be authorized to work in the U.S. and travel in and out of the country without restriction.
• Be able to work varying hours, including days, nights, weekdays, weekends and holidays.
• Be highly flexible and able to adapt to rapid changes.
• Manage rest appropriately to remain prepared for flight duty throughout the tour.
• Be able to work duties lasting up to 14 hours per day for as many as eight days, potentially across time zones and in extreme weather differences during a trip.
• Be prepared to be away from home for seven or more days and nights while on duty, staying in hotels.
• Be able to obtain airport authority and/or U.S. Customs security badges and pass Transportation Security Administration background screening.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license.
• Read, write, speak fluently and understand English.
• Present a neat, well-groomed appearance, demonstrate a service orientation and make a positive impression through effective passenger interactions.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication, particularly under pressure.
• Make quick, accurate decisions while maintaining close attention to technical detail and passenger service.
• Be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Be able to work around animals, including handling and caring for them before, during and after Owner flights.
• Be able to conduct flights for Owners who smoke.

Skills

Education

High school

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 86,015 to USD 117,706 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits, including no-cost options; healthcare advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts; paid time off; parental leave; life and accident insurance; voluntary financial protection plans; 401(k) plan with a 67% match on each dollar contributed through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions (super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match); short- and long-term disability; legal plan; identity theft protection plans; pet insurance; and family and caregiving support.

Culture

NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.

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