First Officer – East Region (NetJets)

Pilot Assessments; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

NetJets Offers a flight operations role based across the East Region of the United States, including CT. You will drive safe, compliant flights from pre-flight to touchdown and deliver top-tier in-flight service for Owners.

Required ATP/R-ATP, medical, and radiotelephone credentials; strong safety record, clear communication, and polished presentation are essential; travel across time zones is expected.

Qualifications

• FAA ATP or R-ATP with multi-engine rating is required.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical certificate.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Passport and ability to travel internationally.
• Age 21+, fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Operate from taxi to touchdown per FAA regs and OEM manuals.
• Serve as final authority on aircraft for regulatory compliance.
• Greet Owners, verify itineraries, brief weather and safety.
• Provide in-flight service and catering coordination.
• Load and stow baggage; assist with pets and smoking passengers.
• Report maintenance discrepancies to control center and document.

Skills

Safety mindset

Decision making

Communication

Service oriented

Professional presentation

Education

FAA ATP/R-ATP with multi-engine

First-Class Medical

FCC Radiotelephone Permit

Passport & international travel

Driver's license

Job description

Your mission

Deliver safe, technically precise flight operations while providing a warm, detail-driven experience. From pre-flight greetings and clear briefings to thoughtful in-flight service, you’ll be the trusted professional Owners count on—and the operational authority ensuring every flight meets the highest safety and service standards.

What you’ll do

• Operate from taxi to touchdown in accordance with FAA regulations, OEM checklists, and NetJets Flight Operations and Aircraft Operating Manuals.
• Serve as the final authority on the aircraft for operational and regulatory compliance matters.
• Greet Owners and passengers, verify itineraries, provide weather and safety briefings, and communicate any trip changes clearly.
• Deliver in-flight service, including coordinating/serving catering and handling alcohol service when needed.
• Load and properly stow baggage when required; support flights with pets and those involving smoking passengers.
• Act as the liaison with Owners/passengers from FBO arrival through destination departure, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Promptly report maintenance discrepancies to the Fleet Maintenance Control Center and complete required documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of safe, efficient, and exceptional operations.

What you’ll bring

• Certificates & documents
  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Restricted ATP (R-ATP) with multi-engine rating; or meet FAA ATP/R-ATP eligibility under 14 CFR 61.160.
  • ATP written exam completed prior to indoctrination training.
  • Current FAA First-Class Medical.
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • Valid U.S. passport; authorization to work in the U.S.; ability to travel internationally without restriction.
  • Valid state driver’s license.
  • Ability to obtain airport authority and/or U.S. Customs security badges; pass TSA background screening.
  • Age 21+; fluent in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Minimum flight time
  • Total time pathways (one of the following): 1,500 hours total; or 1,250 with an eligible university R-ATP; or 1,000 with military qualification; or 1,000 with an eligible university R-ATP.
  • Cross-country: 200 hours (over 50 NM legs).
  • PIC (fixed-wing): 250 hours.
  • Night: 100 hours; or 75 hours with at least 45 night takeoffs and landings.
  • Instrument: 75 hours (actual or simulated in-flight; simulator time excluded).
  • Multi-engine (fixed-wing): 50 hours.
• Professional competencies
  • Impeccable safety record, sound judgment, and rapid, accurate decision-making under pressure.
  • Service-oriented mindset with polished, neat, and well-groomed presentation.
  • Exceptional communication and meticulous attention to both technical and hospitality details.
• Physical & operational readiness
  • Lift/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally, 30 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs continuously.
  • Comfort working around animals and operating flights for Owners who smoke.

Schedule & lifestyle

• Flexible scheduling across days/nights, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Duty days up to 14 hours; up to eight consecutive duty days per trip.
• Travel across time zones and varying weather conditions.
• Overnights away from home, frequently seven or more consecutive nights in hotels.
• Proactive rest management to ensure fitness for flight duty.

Compensation & benefits

• Base pay: $86,015–$117,706
• No-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision options with nationwide networks.
• Healthcare advocacy and Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and a 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.
• Voluntary financial-protection benefits.
• 401(k) with NetJets matching 67% of every dollar contributed.
• Legal plan, identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and family/caregiving support.

Operating area

Based across the East Region of the United States, serving locations in Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, and Vermont.