First Officer, Private Jets – Western U.S.

🧭 The Role

You will be in full command of the aircraft at all times and set the tone for a safe, premium travel experience. From preflight to postflight, you will lead operations per regulatory and company standards while providing tailored, white-glove service.

• Operate the aircraft safely during taxi, takeoff, and landing in accordance with FAA guidance, OEM checklists, the NetJets FOM/AOM, and Standard Operating Practices.
• Greet Owners/passengers pre-flight; make introductions; brief on the flight and trip details; verify the itinerary; share weather updates and safety briefings; and explain any itinerary changes.
• Deliver in-flight service as needed, including handling alcohol and serving catering; load and properly stow all baggage.
• Professionally accommodate Owners traveling with pets and those who smoke.
• Act as the final authority on the aircraft for all areas of operation, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and regulatory guidance.
• Serve as the liaison between Owners/passengers and NetJets from FBO arrival through safe landing and departure from the final FBO.
• Communicate and document any maintenance abnormalities or discrepancies to the fleet’s Maintenance Control Center (MCC) Controller; perform other duties as assigned.

🧰 What You Bring

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certificates: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Restricted ATP (R-ATP), or eligibility to meet ATP/R-ATP requirements with a multi-engine rating per FAR 61.160.
• Minimum flight experience for consideration: 1,000 total time; 250 hours fixed‑wing PIC; 50 hours fixed‑wing multi‑engine.
• To hold/qualify for ATP or R-ATP (multi‑engine) per FAR 61.160, meet one of the following: 1,500 total hours; or 1,250 hours with an appropriate university R‑ATP certificate; or 1,000 hours with a military pilot qualification; or 1,000 hours with an appropriate university R‑ATP certificate.
• Additional time requirements: 200 hours cross‑country (>50 NM); 100 hours night (or 75 with at least 45 night takeoffs/landings); 75 hours instrument time (actual/simulated in‑flight; excludes simulator time); 250 hours fixed‑wing PIC; 50 hours fixed‑wing multi‑engine.
• Testing: ATP written completed prior to the start of Indoctrination Training.
• Medical & legal: Current FAA First‑Class Medical; FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit; valid U.S. passport; authorization to work in the United States; ability to travel internationally without restriction; valid state driver’s license; fluent in spoken and written English.

🗓️ Schedule & Work Environment

• Work varying hours (days/nights, weekdays/weekends/holidays); maintain flexibility and manage rest to be flight‑ready throughout a tour.
• Duty may last up to 14 hours per day for up to 8 days; trips can span multiple time zones and extreme weather.
• May be away from home seven or more consecutive days/nights, staying in hotels.
• Must pass TSA background screening and obtain airport authority and/or U.S. Customs security badges.
• Physical demands: exert up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.
• Comfort working around animals, including handling and care before, during, and after Owner flights.
• Ability to conduct flights for Owners who smoke.

🌟 Pay & Benefits

NetJets offers a market‑leading compensation and benefits package, with many benefits provided at no cost to you.

• Base salary: $86,015–$117,706.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision healthcare with nationwide provider networks.
• Healthcare Advocacy and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a Health Savings Account with an annual employer contribution.
• Wellness Programs and discounts.
• Paid Time Off and Parental Leave of Absence.
• Life and Accident Insurance, plus voluntary financial‑protection plans.
• 401(k) plan with NetJets matching 67% of every dollar contributed through standard elective deferral and catch‑up contributions (super catch‑up contributions are not matched).
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability.
• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection.
• Pet Insurance and Family & Caregiving Support.

📍 Base Locations

Western U.S. bases across Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, including (but not limited to): Las Vegas NV, Phoenix AZ, Los Angeles/Burbank CA, Portland OR, SeaTac WA, Boise ID, Billings MT, and Reno NV.