First Officer – Private Jet Operations (U.S. South Region)

✈️ What you’ll do

• Execute safe, efficient flight operations from taxi to touchdown in accordance with FAA regulations, OEM checklists, and NetJets Flight/ Aircraft Operating Manuals.
• Welcome Owners and guests, provide clear briefings on itinerary, weather, and safety, and offer thoughtful in-flight hospitality, including coordination of catering and alcohol service.
• Load and secure baggage; support flights that may include pets and smoking Owners, ensuring comfort and compliance at all times.
• Serve as a polished, service-forward liaison among Owners, passengers, NetJets, and the FBO throughout each trip.
• Monitor aircraft systems and performance; promptly communicate maintenance irregularities to the Fleet Maintenance Control Center and complete associated documentation.
• Uphold all operational, safety, and regulatory standards; exercise authority and judgment consistent with regulations and company policy.
• Perform additional duties aligned with the First Officer role as assigned.

🧭 Minimum qualifications & flight experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Total time pathways (one of):
  • 1,500 hours total flight time; or
  • 1,250 hours with an appropriate university R-ATP certificate; or
  • 1,000 hours with military pilot qualification or an appropriate university R-ATP certificate.
• Cross-country: 200 hours.
• Fixed-wing PIC: 250 hours.
• Night: 100 hours, or 75 hours with at least 45 night takeoffs and landings.
• Instrument: 75 hours (simulator time excluded).
• Fixed-wing multi-engine: 50 hours.
• Exams: ATP written completed prior to indoctrination training.

🧰 Certificates, clearances & documents

• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Restricted Radio Operator Permit.
• Valid United States passport; authorization for unrestricted U.S. work and international travel.
• Valid state driver’s license; ability to obtain required airport/Customs security badges.
• Successful TSA background screening; fluent in spoken and written English.
• License required: ATP_UNRESTRICTED or ATP_RESTRICTED (Multi-Engine).

🌟 What makes you great here

• Impeccable, well-groomed, service-oriented presence with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Calm, accurate decision-making; meticulous attention to both technical procedures and passenger service.
• Comfort assisting with pets and operating flights for smoking Owners in accordance with policy.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull to move baggage and aircraft-related equipment as required.

🗓️ Schedule & operating environment

• Variable schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays; proactive rest management required for flight duty.
• Trips may extend up to 8 consecutive days with duty periods of up to 14 hours per day, spanning multiple time zones and weather conditions.
• Expect 7 or more nights away from home on certain rotations.

🎁 Benefits that have your six

• No-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with nationwide networks, plus healthcare advocacy and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Life and accident insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with a 67% company match on standard elective deferrals and catch-up contributions.
• Voluntary financial-protection benefits, legal plan, identity-theft protection, and pet insurance.
• Family and caregiving support resources.

Benefits are summarized here; specific plan details and eligibility rules govern.

📨 Ready to take the right seat?

If you meet the minimums and are passionate about pairing elite airmanship with white-glove service, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to launch your First Officer career with NetJets in the South Region.