Gulfstream G550 First Officer

Silver Air, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days off

Flight support

Training program

Modern equipment

Med & dental

401k match

EAP program

Competitive pay reviews

Job summary

Silver Air Private Jets is seeking a Gulfstream G550 SIC to join an established owner account in Van Nuys. This role focuses on high-quality private flying with exposure to international operations and strong owner relations.

Type rating preferred; readiness to relocate to the Los Angeles/Van Nuys area is expected. The position offers a stable, 24/7 operation with opportunities to grow responsibilities, superb service standards, and close mentorship from senior pilots.

Qualifications

• Total flight time: 1500 hours in all aircraft.
• Multi-engine time: 1000 hours.
• Turbine time: 500 hours preferred.
• G550/G450/GV type rating preferred.
• First Class Medical Certificate required.
• CANPASS authorization preferred.
• Strong customer service skills with professional communication.
• High level of detail and organizational ability.
• Excellent time management and flexibility for on-call schedule.
• Strong teamwork and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Review maintenance status to ensure airworthiness.
• Conduct pre-flight inspections per Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Check weather, facilities, and alternate airports for routes.
• Ensure flight complies with Silver Air policies and FAA regs.
• Ensure safety of passengers, aircraft, and crew.
• Complete trip paperwork per Silver Air procedures.

Skills

Total time 1500h

Multi-engine 1000h

Turbine time 500h

G550/G450/GV type rating

First Class Medical

CANPASS authorization

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

People skills

Job description

Gulfstream G550 First Officer

Department: Pilot

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Van Nuys

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year

Description

Silver Air Private Jets is looking for a G550 SIC to join one of our most established owner accounts in Van Nuys. This is a unique seat for a pilot who wants more than hours—it is an opportunity to develop under two veteran Silver Air pilots with deep international experience, strong owner relationships, and years of operational knowledge to pass along.

The aircraft supports a thoughtful mix of owner and charter flying, providing exposure to both highly personalized private operations and the pace and variety of charter. The owners are warm, personable, and deeply appreciative of great service. They enjoy food, hospitality, and the experience surrounding the trip, and they value a crew that understands their preferences.

We are looking for someone who wants to become an exceptional Gulfstream pilot. A G550 type rating is strongly preferred, but equally important are aircraft handling, disciplined approaches, consistently smooth landings, situational awareness, and the humility to keep learning. This is a crew that notices the details and an owner who appreciates them.

For an ambitious SIC earlier in their Gulfstream career, there is considerable upside here. You will have experienced pilots beside you, international flying in front of you, and an environment where you can build the judgment and proficiency required for greater responsibility over time.

This is not a rotational or commuter position. The right candidate should live in, or be prepared to relocate to, the Los Angeles/Van Nuys market and become part of the crew and account—not simply fly the schedule.

What you'll be doing:

• Reviewing the maintenance status of the aircraft to ensure airworthiness.
• Conducting proper pre-flight inspection in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
• Completing check of weather and facilities along the route to be flown and airports to be used, including alternate airports.
• Ensuring the flight is conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures of Silver Air and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
• Ensuring the safety of all passengers, aircraft, and crew.
• Accurately completing all trip paperwork in accordance with Silver Air procedures.

To do well in this role, you'll need:

• Total time in all aircraft = 1500 hours.
• Multi-engine time = 1000 hours.
• Total Turbine time = 500 hours preferred.
• Type Rating. Typed in the G450/550 or GV preferred.
• Valid First Class Medical Certificate. This is required.
• Previous Part 135 experience. This is preferred but not required.
• CANPASS authorization. You'll need the ability to obtain and maintain CANPASS authorization for unrestricted travel to/from Canada as a commercial pilot.
• Strong customer service skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) will need to be demonstrated with all levels of employees and clients. Communication must always be delivered with a superior level of professionalism.
• High level of detail. You'll need to be highly organized with the ability to thrive in changing environments and the flexibility for frequently changing priorities.
• Excellent time management skills. You'll need to be able to work on an on-call basis, with the ability to work well under pressure and to multi-task. Silver Air is a 24/7 organization, so this role requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and Holidays.
• Strong people skills. You'll need to be a team player who can provide valued contributions to our business and clients.

Benefits

We care deeply about making Silver Air an incredible place to work and we invest a significant amount of time and energy into creating and maintaining a company culture that provides our team with a generous level of support whilst inspiring them to do their best work.

The specific benefits / perks we offer are continually evolving, but currently include:

• Personalized schedule with 10 days off per month and 20 days scheduled for flight.
• Our Flight Support team handles travel logistics.
• Paid leadership, hospitality, and flight simulator training with a one-year training agreement.
• Fly well-maintained equipment with modern technology.
• KCM badge, paid medical exams, extra passports, and cell phone stipend.
• Premium medical benefits fully paid for employee and family, vision, dental, life insurance, HSA, and FSA.
• 5% company match on 401(k) from day one.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal concerns.
• Competitive compensation with regular pay reviews.