NetJets Lead Pilot in Command
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Lead Pilot in Command role at Executive Jet Management (NetJets subsidiary) in Miami, Florida — manage flight operations for Global XRS aircraft with crew leadership and safety oversight.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage critical client relationships while balancing organizational and client needs; proactively communicate to address emerging issues or opportunities
- Oversee maintenance personnel coordination to ensure compliance with all scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance events and routine administrative tasks
- Execute flight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance analysis for each assignment
- Utilize Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) briefing methodology to lead pre-flight briefings and mitigate operational risks
- Lead crew resource management and threat and error management protocols during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations
- Ensure compliance with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory requirements for crew assignments and trip allocations
- Conduct comprehensive aircraft pre-flight inspections, maintenance status verification, and mission-capability assessment
- Record and manage aircraft discrepancies in accordance with established SOPs
- Monitor and coordinate ground servicing operations including fueling, oil, and oxygen replenishment
- Deliver passenger briefings and premium customer service while accommodating special passenger requirements
- Support crew development and maintain proficiency standards across the flight department
- Manage flight department administration, including supplies procurement, subscriptions, crew scheduling, and crew communications
- Ensure all crewmembers maintain regulatory and company-required training, recency of experience, and qualification standards
- Report safety concerns and non-compliance issues through appropriate channels in accordance with company SMS protocol
- Act as Ground Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator as defined by company policy
Qualifications
- Minimum 3,500 total flight hours
- Minimum 1,500 Multi Engine Land (MEL) hours
- Minimum 2,000 Pilot in Command (PIC) hours
- Minimum 500 PIC MEL hours
- Minimum 300 instrument flight hours
- Minimum 500 jet aircraft flight hours
- FAA Type rating in applicable fleet aircraft
- Demonstrated ability to perform all essential job functions associated with the position
Skills
Experience
4–6 years of professional aviation experience; prior experience in corporate or business aviation is strongly preferred.
Education
Commercial pilot certification with appropriate ratings; medical certification as required by FAA regulations.
Workplace
This position is based in Opa-locka, Florida, USA, within easy reach of Miami.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums; 401(k) plan with 67% employer match on contributions; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Prescription drug benefit plan; Life insurance and AD&D coverage; Short-term disability; Long-term disability; Loss of license coverage; Paid parental leave; 14 days of paid time off available from first day of employment.
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