Pilot

StartupNWA; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

George’s in the United States is seeking a Corporate Pilot to operate company aircraft for executives, staff, and guests, ensuring safety and compliance with FAA rules and company policies.

The role requires extensive flight experience, current FAA certificates, and the ability to work flexible schedules including overnight travel. You will plan flights, perform preflight tasks, brief passengers, and maintain detailed logs while upholding privacy and discretion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or ATP as required for the aircraft.
• FAA medical certificate appropriate for the operation.
• Instrument rating and applicable aircraft type rating.
• Minimum 3 years of professional flight experience with 1,500 total hours.
• Must meet FAA currency, training and recordkeeping requirements.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain travel documents.
• Able to work flexible schedules and travel overnight.
• Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field (preferred).
• Type rating EMB-550 (preferred).
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (preferred).
• Previous corporate/business aviation experience (preferred).
• Training or experience in safety management, CRM, and emergency response.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft safely and professionally per FAA regs, policies, and aircraft limits.
• Plan and conduct flights including routes, fuel, weather, and alternates.
• Complete preflight and postflight inspections; ensure airworthiness and docs.
• Review weather, NOTAMs, airports, and operate safely; delay/divert/cancel as needed.
• Provide passengers with clear safety briefings and discreet, service-oriented support.
• Maintain flight logs and operational records (time, fuel, discrepancies, expenses).
• Maintain all required pilot certificates, medicals, ratings, and currency.
• Protect confidential information and exercise discretion on travel plans.
• Coordinate fueling, catering, ground transport, and hangar services.
• Remain available for variable schedules including overnight travel.
• Respond to abnormal or emergency situations and report safety incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

FAA medical certificate appropriate for operation

Instrument rating and aircraft type rating(s)

Minimum of 3 years of professional flight experience and 1,500 hours of total flight time

Ability to meet FAA currency, training, and recordkeeping requirements

Valid driver’s license and travel documentation

Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel overnight

Bachelor’s degree in aviation or related field

Type rating EMB-550

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

Previous corporate/business aviation experience

Safety management systems, CRM, and emergency response training/experience

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY:

The Pilot is responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of company aircraft used to transport company executives, employees, customers, and guests. This position exercises sound judgment in flight planning, weather evaluation, aircraft readiness, and operational decision-making while complying with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, company policies, and applicable aircraft limitations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate company aircraft safely and professionally in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, company policies, approved procedures, and aircraft limitations.
• Plan and conduct assigned flights, including route selection, fuel requirements, weather review, airport suitability, aircraft performance, and alternate planning.
• Complete preflight and postflight inspections and confirm that the aircraft, required documents, navigation data, equipment, and emergency supplies are airworthy and ready for operation.
• Review weather conditions, Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), airport information, and other operational factors; delay, divert, or cancel a flight when conditions do not support safe operation.
• Provide passengers with clear safety briefings and deliver professional, discreet, and service-oriented support throughout each trip.
• Maintain accurate flight logs and operational records, including flight time, duty time, fuel usage, discrepancies, expenses, and other required documentation.
• Maintain all required pilot certificates, medical qualifications, aircraft type ratings, recurrent training, and currency requirements.
• Protect confidential company and passenger information and maintain appropriate discretion regarding travel schedules and business activities.
• Support aircraft cleanliness, stocking, security, and readiness, including coordination of fueling, catering, ground transportation, and hangar services.
• Remain available for variable schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight travel, and schedule changes based on business needs.
• Respond appropriately to abnormal and emergency situations and complete required safety and incident reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Current Federal Aviation Administration Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, as required for the assigned aircraft and operation.
  • Current Federal Aviation Administration medical certificate appropriate for the assigned operation.
  • Current instrument rating and applicable aircraft type rating(s).
  • Minimum of 3 years of professional flight experience and 1,500 hours of total flight time; additional flight-time minimums may apply based on aircraft type and insurance requirements.
  • Ability to meet all Federal Aviation Administration currency, training, and recordkeeping requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain required travel documentation.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel overnight as business needs require.
• Preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in aviation, aeronautics, business, or a related field.
  • Type rating EMB-550.
  • Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
  • Previous corporate or business aviation experience.
  • Experience operating the company’s assigned aircraft type.
  • Training or experience in safety management systems, crew resource management, and emergency response procedures.

George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans