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

Pilot Assessments; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pilot Assessments is seeking a First Officer for private jet operations in the United States. The role involves executing safe flight operations from taxi to touchdown under FAA regulations and OEM checklists, while delivering service-forward hospitality to Owners and guests.

Qualified candidates will have substantial flight time and ATP-related certificates, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with Owners, NetJets, and FBOs across time zones.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Total flight time: 1,500 hours; or 1,250 hours with R-ATP certificate; or 1,000 hours with military pilot qualification or R-ATP certificate.
• Cross-country: 200 hours.
• Fixed-wing PIC: 250 hours.
• Night: 100 hours (75 with 45 night takeoffs/landings).
• Instrument: 75 hours.
• Fixed-wing multi-engine: 50 hours.
• ATP written exams completed prior to indoctrination training.

Responsibilities

• Execute safe, efficient flight operations from taxi to touchdown per FAA regs and manuals.
• Provide briefings to Owners and guests on itinerary, weather, and safety; coordinate in-flight hospitality.
• Load/secure baggage; assist with pets, ensuring comfort and compliance.
• Serve as liaison among Owners, passengers, NetJets, and the FBO.
• Monitor aircraft systems and report maintenance issues; complete documentation.
• Uphold safety, regulatory compliance, and company policies; exercise appropriate authority.
• Perform additional duties aligned with the First Officer role.

Skills

Service orientation

Interpersonal skills

Calm decision making

Passenger service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.