NetJets Pilot

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.

The Pilot commands NetJets aircraft and delivers safe, technically proficient private transportation alongside concierge-level passenger service. The role includes flight operations, passenger briefings and care, in-flight service, and maintenance reporting; schedule flexibility, extended duty periods, and travel away from home are required.

Role & Responsibilities

• Operate the aircraft safely during taxi, take-off, and landing in accordance with FAA guidelines, OEM checklists, the NetJets Flight Operations Manual (FOM) or Aircraft Operating Manual (AOM), and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs).
• Welcome Owners and passengers before flights, introduce the crew, brief them on the trip, verify itineraries, provide weather updates and safety briefings, and explain itinerary changes.
• Provide in-flight service as needed, including handling alcohol and serving catering.
• Load and properly stow baggage as needed.
• Conduct flights for Owners with pets and for those who smoke.
• Serve as the aircraft’s final authority 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 at their final destination and departed the final FBO.
• Report maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies to the Company through the fleet’s on-duty Maintenance Control Center (MCC) Controller.
• Complete the paperwork associated with maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned, depending on the assignment.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold an FAA ATP, Restricted ATP, or meet FAA ATP or Restricted ATP (R-ATP) certificate requirements with a multi-engine rating in accordance with 14 CFR 61.160.
• Meet one of the following total flight-time thresholds: 1,500 hours; 1,250 hours with an appropriate university R-ATP certificate; 1,000 hours with a 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 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 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 extremely flexible and able to adjust to rapid changes.
• Manage rest appropriately to remain ready for flight duty throughout the tour.
• Be prepared for duty lasting up to 14 hours per day for as many as eight days, potentially across different time zones and extreme weather conditions.
• Be prepared to spend seven or more days and nights away from home while on duty, staying in hotels.
• Be able to obtain the required 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.
• Be service-oriented, maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance, make a positive impression, and interact effectively with passengers.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, especially under pressure.
• Make quick, accurate decisions while paying close attention to technical details 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

Experience

Flight-time requirements: 1,500 hours total; alternatively, 1,250 hours with an appropriate university R-ATP certificate, 1,000 hours with a military pilot qualification, or 1,000 hours with an appropriate university R-ATP certificate. Additional minimums include 200 cross-country hours, 250 fixed-wing PIC hours, 100 night-flying hours (or 75 with at least 45 night takeoffs and landings), 75 instrument hours, and 50 fixed-wing multi-engine hours.

Education

High school

Workplace

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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 benefits; 401(k) plan with a 67% match on each dollar contributed through standard elective deferrals 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; pet insurance; 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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