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.
Executive Jet Management seeks a Pilot in Command for a Falcon 900EX EASy based in Austin, Texas (KAUS), supporting a new three-pilot account with a dedicated maintenance technician and approximately 350 flight hours annually under EJM’s P135 certificate. The PIC is accountable for safe, compliant and efficient operations and exceptional passenger service. The role includes competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure crew assignments and trip assignments comply with company and regulatory requirements.
- Complete flight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance tasks for each assignment as required.
- Lead required briefings using the Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) methodology and mitigate operational risks.
- Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), coordinate with company personnel as required, and act as Grounds Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator under company policy.
- Complete aircraft pre-flight tasks, including checking maintenance status, to confirm mission readiness; record discrepancies in accordance with company SOPs.
- Monitor and ensure aircraft ground servicing, including fueling, oil, and oxygen, is completed in accordance with SOPs.
- Conduct passenger briefings in accordance with company policy and regulations, provide the highest level of customer service, and accommodate passengers’ special needs.
- Use Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) to communicate clearly and promptly with crew and support personnel during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations.
- Provide quality service to owners and passengers, identify opportunities to enhance the EJM service experience, and regularly investigate and resolve service deviations.
- Collaborate with crew members and EJM internal partners to deliver a consistent service experience; resolve conflicts and challenges appropriately.
- Maintain regulatory and company-required training and recency of experience.
- Comply with the company SMS program and report safety or compliance concerns through appropriate channels.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in P135 operations.
- FAA type rating in Falcon 900EX EASy preferred.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Austin, Texas.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Minimum flight time: 3,500 total hours; 1,500 hours Multi Engine Land (MEL); 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command; 500 hours PIC MEL; 300 instrument hours; and 500 jet hours.
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in P135 operations; minimum flight time requirements: 3,500 total hours, 1,500 Multi Engine Land (MEL) hours, 2,000 Pilot in Command hours, 500 PIC MEL hours, 300 instrument hours, and 500 jet hours.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums; 401(k) plan with EJM matching 67% of employee standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions (super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending accounts (FSA); prescription drug benefit plan; life insurance and AD&D benefits; short-term and long-term disability; loss of license coverage; paid parental leave; and 14 days of paid time off available from the first day of employment.
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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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