- Location
- Bridgeport Connecticut USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $275,000–350,000/year
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
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, a NetJets subsidiary and Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks an experienced Pilot in Command to lead flight operations for a Global 5000 and Global Express aircraft based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The role supports both Part 91 and Part 135 operations with a dedicated three-pilot flight crew and two maintenance technicians. The successful candidate must hold an FAA Type rating or equivalent jet experience, with minimum 3,500 total flight hours including 2,000 as PIC, and be willing to reside within a two-hour radius of the base. This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to join a premier private aviation operation rooted in safety, service, and integrity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure crewing and trip assignments comply with company and regulatory requirements
- Complete flight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance tasks for each assignment
- Conduct Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) briefings to identify and mitigate operational risks
- Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and serve as Grounds Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator
- Execute pre-flight inspections to verify aircraft mission capability and record maintenance discrepancies in accordance with SOPs
- Monitor and oversee all aircraft ground servicing operations including fueling, oil, and oxygen replenishment
- Deliver comprehensive passenger briefings and provide premium customer service accommodating all special passenger needs
- Communicate with crew and support personnel using Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations
- Provide quality service to aircraft owners and passengers while investigating and resolving service deviations
- Collaborate with fellow crew members and EJM internal partners to maintain consistent service experience
- Maintain regulatory and company-required training and recency of experience
- Report safety or non-compliance concerns through appropriate channels and comply with company Safety Management System (SMS) program
Qualifications
- FAA Type rating in applicable fleet or equivalent aircraft experience
- Minimum 3,500 total flight hours
- Minimum 1,500 hours Multi-Engine Land (MEL)
- Minimum 2,000 hours as Pilot in Command
- Minimum 500 hours PIC MEL
- Minimum 300 hours instrument
- Minimum 500 hours jet experience
- Prior experience in corporate or business aviation preferred
Skills
Experience
Prior corporate or business aviation experience preferred. Demonstrated experience operating similarly-sized multi-engine jet aircraft. Proficiency with regulatory compliance and company operational standards required.
Education
FAA commercial pilot license with instrument and multi-engine ratings required. FAA Type rating in applicable fleet preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 275,000 to USD 350,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums; 401(k) plan with 67% employer match; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); prescription drug benefit plan; life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) benefits; short-term disability; long-term disability; loss of license coverage; paid parental leave; 14 days paid time off available on 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
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