- Location
- West Mifflin Pennsylvania USA
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $200,000–210,000/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 seeks an experienced Pilot in Command for a Challenger 3500 aircraft based in Pennsylvania. Serving a three-pilot account for a long-established aircraft owner operating primarily domestic charter and management flights under Part 135 regulations, the PIC holds ultimate responsibility for safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft operations while delivering exceptional service to owners and passengers.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure safe operation of flight through crew resource management, flight planning, weight and balance calculations, and pre-flight inspections
- Lead briefings utilizing Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) methodology to mitigate operational risks
- Comply with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinate with company personnel; serve as Grounds Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator as defined by policy
- Monitor all aircraft ground servicing operations including fueling, oil, and oxygen servicing in accordance with SOPs
- Complete passenger briefings in accordance with company policy and regulatory requirements, and accommodate special passenger needs
- Utilize Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations
- Provide quality service to owners and passengers while identifying and resolving service deviations
- Collaborate with fellow crew members and internal partners to ensure consistent service experience
- Maintain regulatory and company-required training and recency of experience
- Comply with company Safety Management System (SMS) program and report safety or non-compliance concerns through appropriate channels
Qualifications
- Total flight time: 3,500 hours minimum
- Multi-Engine Land (MEL): 1,500 hours minimum
- Pilot in Command: 2,000 hours minimum
- PIC MEL: 500 hours minimum
- Instrument: 300 hours minimum
- Jet aircraft: 500 hours minimum
- FAA Type Rating in applicable fleet (Challenger 3500)
- Prior experience in corporate or business aviation preferred
Skills
Experience
4–6 years of professional aviation experience, with prior corporate or business aviation background preferred
Education
FAA Commercial Pilot License with appropriate ratings and qualifications; Type Rating in Challenger aircraft required
Workplace
This position is based in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, USA, within easy reach of Pittsburgh.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 200,000 to USD 210,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with no monthly premiums; 401(k) plan with 67% company match on employee contributions; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (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 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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