- Location
- Teterboro New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $370,000–390,000/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 Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary of NetJets, seeks an experienced Pilot in Command (PIC) for a well-established Global 7500 aircraft account based at Teterboro, New Jersey. The position involves flying Part 91 and Part 135 operations, with approximately 450 hours annually and 80% international missions. The PIC holds final responsibility for safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft operation while delivering exceptional service to owners and passengers. Ideal candidates are typed and current in the Global 7500 or possess equivalent heavy jet experience with substantial international flying background.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure safe flight operations through comprehensive flight planning, weight and balance calculations, and adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures and regulatory requirements
- Lead pre-flight briefings using Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) methodology to identify and mitigate operational risks
- Complete all pre-flight aircraft inspections and maintenance status reviews; record discrepancies in accordance with company protocols
- Oversee all aircraft ground servicing operations, including fueling, oil servicing, and oxygen systems
- Deliver passenger briefings in compliance with regulatory requirements and company policy, addressing special passenger needs and accessibility requirements
- Coordinate security operations as defined by company policy, including grounds security and in-flight security protocols
- Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles to communicate clearly with crew and support personnel during normal, abnormal, and emergency situations
- Ensure compliance with all company and regulatory crewing and trip assignment requirements
- Identify opportunities to enhance service quality and collaborate with crew members and EJM internal partners to resolve service deviations
- Maintain current regulatory and company-required training; report safety or non-compliance concerns through appropriate channels
Qualifications
- FAA Type rating in Global 7500 or equivalent heavy jet aircraft
- Minimum 3,500 total flight hours
- Minimum 1,500 hours Multi-Engine Land (MEL)
- Minimum 2,000 hours Pilot in Command
- Minimum 500 hours PIC MEL
- Minimum 300 hours instrument
- Minimum 500 hours jet experience
- Prior corporate or business aviation experience preferred
Skills
Experience
Prior experience in corporate or business aviation is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate substantial international flying experience with heavy jet aircraft equivalent to or larger than the Global 7500, with evidence of consistent safe operations and regulatory compliance.
Education
Commercial Pilot License with Airline Transport Pilot (ATPL) qualifications or equivalent; FAA certification in Multiengine Land aircraft required.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Teterboro, New Jersey, USA, with easy access to New York.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 370,000 to USD 390,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums; 401(k) plan with 67% employer match on employee contributions; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); Prescription drug benefit plan; Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage; Short-term and long-term disability insurance; Loss of license coverage; Paid Parental Leave; 14 days of 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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