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Senior Corporate Pilot (Director Level)

✈️ Senior Corporate Pilot (Director Level)

  • Location: San Jose, California, United States
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Travel: Approximately 90%
  • Seniority: Director level
  • Minimum Hours: 5,000 total time
  • Multi-Engine/Turbine Hours: 2,000+
  • Certificates: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted)
  • Medical: FAA First-Class

Join PayPal’s corporate aviation team and lead safe, efficient, and polished operations transporting executives and clients. You’ll combine impeccable airmanship with white‑glove service, meticulous planning, and rock-solid regulatory compliance.

🧭 About the role

The Senior Corporate Pilot (Director Level) is responsible for end-to-end flight execution—from detailed planning and preflight inspections to in-flight decision-making and post-flight reviews. You’ll operate company aircraft in full compliance with FAA regulations and PayPal policies while ensuring passenger safety, comfort, and confidentiality.

🧰 What you’ll do

  • Operate company aircraft safely and efficiently in accordance with all applicable regulations and company SOPs.
  • Create and execute thorough flight plans, considering weather, routing, alternates, performance, and fuel requirements.
  • Conduct comprehensive preflight inspections of aircraft systems, avionics, engines, landing gear, and safety equipment.
  • Coordinate with air traffic control for clearances, departures, en route operations, and arrivals.
  • Manage abnormal and emergency situations using established procedures and sound judgment.
  • Uphold passenger safety and comfort, communicating flight details and addressing needs discreetly and professionally.
  • Maintain rigorous documentation and regulatory compliance across logs, checklists, and operational records.

🌟 What you’ll bring

  • 10+ years of relevant flying experience, or an equivalent blend of education and experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
  • Minimum 5,000 hours total flight time, including 2,000 hours turbine/multi‑engine.
  • Current ATP certificate and FAA First‑Class Medical.
  • Expertise in flight planning, meteorology, performance, and risk management.
  • Exceptional communication, discretion, and customer-service mindset.
  • Proven ability to think clearly and act decisively under pressure.

🧾 Licenses & compliance

  • Required Licenses: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted)
  • Medical: Current FAA First‑Class Medical Certificate
  • Regulatory: Full adherence to FAA regulations and PayPal operating policies

🧳 Travel & schedule

This role involves approximately 90% travel, with variable scheduling aligned to executive and business needs.

🎁 Benefits & rewards

  • Competitive compensation with potential annual performance bonus, equity, and other incentives.
  • Comprehensive, choice-based wellbeing programs.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Healthcare coverage for employees and families.
  • Resources supporting financial security and mental health.

📨 Ready to apply?

If you meet the qualifications and thrive in a high-stakes, service-focused flight environment, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your expertise to PayPal’s corporate aviation team and help deliver a world-class travel experience.

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