First Officer – Private Jet Operations (West Region)

NetJets; Washington; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health

Job summary

NetJets is seeking a First Officer to operate safely and professionally across the Western United States and beyond. You will coordinate with the Captain and crew to ensure regulatory compliance and deliver concierge-style service to Owners and guests—from preflight briefings to post-landing duties.

You will greet passengers, manage itineraries, and provide weather updates while maintaining safety standards and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• FAA ATP or R-ATP eligibility before indoctrination.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Valid United States passport; unrestricted work authorization; valid driver’s license; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe aircraft operations from taxi to landing per FAA regs and manuals.
• Partner with Captain and crew to ensure compliance on every leg.
• Greet Owners and passengers; provide itinerary and safety briefings; share weather updates.
• Deliver in-flight service including catering and responsible alcohol service as needed.
• Load, secure, and offload baggage; handle flights involving pets; accommodate Owner smoking scenarios.
• Identify and report maintenance abnormalities to the Fleet Maintenance Control Center and complete required documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned per NetJets standards and SOPs.

Skills

Service mindset

Communication skills

Decision making

Rest management

Animal friendly

Physical fitness

Flexible scheduling

Education

ATP certification

First-Class Medical

United States work authorization

Job description

As a NetJets First Officer, you’ll serve as both a skilled aircraft operator and a trusted, customer-facing professional. You’ll support flight safety and regulatory compliance, welcome Owners and guests, oversee baggage and pets, and help deliver an elevated onboard experience—including bespoke catering and responsible alcohol service—on every trip.

Where You’ll Fly

• Operate throughout the Western United States with potential travel across North America and internationally.
• Report to multiple regional bases across AZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, and WA.
• Represent NetJets from arrival at the departure FBO through departure from the destination FBO, acting as the primary liaison for Owners, passengers, and internal teams.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct safe, efficient aircraft operations from taxi through takeoff, cruise, approach, and landing, following FAA regulations, manufacturer checklists, and NetJets Flight Operations/Aircraft Operating Manuals.
• Partner with the Captain and crew to ensure operational, safety, and regulatory compliance on every leg.
• Greet Owners and passengers, provide itinerary and safety briefings, share weather updates, and communicate itinerary changes clearly and professionally.
• Deliver in-flight service, including coordinating catering and responsible alcohol service as needed.
• Load, secure, and offload baggage; handle flights involving pets and flights where smoking by Owners may occur.
• Identify and report maintenance abnormalities to the Fleet Maintenance Control Center and complete required maintenance documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in alignment with NetJets standards and SOPs.

What You’ll Bring

• Service-driven mindset, professional presence, and exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to make accurate, time-critical decisions and manage rest effectively for flight duty.
• Comfort working around animals and in environments where Owners may smoke.
• Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and maneuver baggage and aircraft equipment per company standards.
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, changing schedules, long duty periods, and extended hotel stays.

Flight Time Minimums

• Total time: 1,000 hours
• PIC (fixed-wing): 250 hours
• Multi-engine (fixed-wing): 50 hours
• Cross-country: 200 hours
• Night: 100 hours, or 75 hours with at least 45 night takeoffs and landings
• Instrument: 75 hours (excludes simulator time)
• ATP written: Completed prior to indoctrination training

ATP Eligibility Pathways: 1,500 hours total time; or 1,250 hours with an approved university R-ATP certificate; or 1,000 hours with military pilot qualification; or 1,000 hours with an approved university R-ATP certificate per 14 CFR 61.160.

Certifications & Documents

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Restricted ATP; ATP written completed before indoc.
• Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Valid United States passport; unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S.; valid state driver’s license; fluent in English.
• Ability to obtain/maintain required airport and U.S. Customs security badges; successful TSA background screening.

Service & Operating Environment

• Polished, concierge-level service for Owners and guests throughout the journey.
• Professional handling of catering, beverages, baggage, and pet accommodations.
• Comfort operating on flights where Owners may smoke.

Benefits

• No-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision options with nationwide networks, plus healthcare advocacy and wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Life and accident insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with NetJets matching 67% of each dollar contributed (standard deferral and catch-up).
• Legal plan, identity-theft protection, pet insurance, and family/caregiving support.