- Location
- Raleigh North Carolina USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- 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 Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, seeks an experienced Pilot in Command to operate a Gulfstream 280 based in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. This three-pilot operation emphasizes professionalism, discretion, and exceptional service to a distinguished aircraft owner. The role involves both Part 91 and Part 135 operations, requiring safe aircraft management, regulatory compliance, and premium customer service delivery within a stable, long-term position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure safe aircraft operation in compliance with all company and regulatory requirements, including crewing and trip assignment management
- Complete flight planning, performance calculations, and weight and balance tasks for each assignment
- Conduct pre-flight inspections, monitor aircraft ground servicing (fueling, oil, oxygen), and record discrepancies according to company SOPs
- Lead required briefings using Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) methodology to mitigate operational risks
- Serve as Grounds Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator as defined by company policy
- Execute passenger briefings and deliver exceptional customer service while accommodating special needs
- Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations
- Collaborate with crew members and internal partners to provide consistent service and resolve service deviations
- Maintain regulatory and company-required training, recency of experience, and compliance with the company SMS program
- Report safety and non-compliance concerns through appropriate channels
Qualifications
- Minimum 3,500 total flight hours
- Minimum 1,500 hours Multi-Engine Land (MEL)
- Minimum 2,000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC)
- Minimum 500 hours PIC MEL
- Minimum 300 hours instrument flight
- Minimum 500 hours jet aircraft experience
- Current airline transport pilot (ATP) or commercial pilot certificate with appropriate ratings
- Current medical certificate appropriate for the operation
Skills
Experience
4–6 years of professional aviation experience, with prior corporate or business aviation background strongly preferred. Large-cabin Gulfstream experience preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required; formal aviation academy or university-level aviation program preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance available 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 and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage; short-term and long-term disability insurance; 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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