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

NetJets; Connecticut; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts & Health-SH

Paid time off & parental leave

Life and accident insurance

401(k) with company match

Voluntary benefits and pet insurance

Family and caregiving support

Job summary

NetJets is seeking a First Officer to execute safe flight operations from taxi to touchdown under FAA regulations and OEM procedures. You will provide briefings, welcome Owners and guests, and ensure service quality onboard.

You will load baggage, assist with pets and compliance, act as a liaison among Owners, flight crew, NetJets, and the FBO, and monitor systems while reporting maintenance issues. A strong commitment to safety and policy is essential.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and service orientation
• Written and verbal communication
• Calm, composed under pressure
• Safety-focused and policy-compliant
• Customer service orientation

Responsibilities

• Execute safe, efficient flight operations from taxi to touchdown under FAA regulations and OEM procedures.
• Welcome Owners and guests, provide clear briefings on itinerary, weather, and safety, and coordinate in-flight hospitality.
• Load and secure baggage; assist with pets and complying with policies.
• Serve as a liaison among Owners, passengers, NetJets, and the FBO during each trip.
• Monitor aircraft systems; report maintenance issues to the Fleet Maintenance Control Center and document findings.
• Uphold operational, safety, and regulatory standards and apply company policy.
• Perform additional duties aligned with the First Officer role as assigned.

Job description

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.