Job Info: Corporate Pilot

Company: NetJets

What are they: NetJets is a part 135 operator that runs on a rather unique business model: Fractional Ownership. Their Who Is page gives most of the detail about what they are, but for the most part, they essentially 'sell' the customer partial ownership of a corporate jet of their choosing. The customer essentially buys a specific number of hours that it would be needed for the year, and NetJets takes care of all the operating costs of the aircraft. It's like owning the aircraft, but not having to worry about the logistics. They fly everyone from sports teams to CEO's of major corporations.

Job Description and details: Their requirements for pilots are not too far fetched, at least when compared to the big airlines. Their requirements can be found here.

• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (Multi-Engine Land)
• Current FAA First Class Medical certificate
• 2500 hours total pilot time
• 500 hours fixed wing multi-engine time
• 250 hours instrument time (actual or simulated in flight - excludes simulator time)

As well, the type of pilot they are looking for can be found here.

• Demonstrate an unwavering dedication to safety
• Focus on exceeding the expectations of each passenger as the norm
• Act as an ambassador for the Company
• Are open and flexible to ever-changing flight schedules
• Empower and respect fellow team members
• Strive for continuous improvement and increased profitability for the Company

They also have a rather detailed section on their website telling the prospective pilot what they can expect after being hired, and the working environment. All of that can be found on their What to Expect page.


New Hire Training:

• Basic Indoctrination at NetJets Operations Center in Columbus, OH (approximately 11 days)
  - Minimum of 5 days off to follow
• Initial Aircraft (Simulator) Training – Location varies and duration can exceed a month for certain types of aircraft; however, the average is usually 11 to 25 days
  - Minimum of 5 days off to follow
• After successfully completing training, pilot will be released to begin initial operating experience
  

Working Environment

• Cockpit/Pilot station size – Pilots must fit and be able to fully function in NetJets aircraft
• Aircraft assignments or changes to assignments are not based upon pilot size
• Owners will bring baggage and cargo of various sizes and weights that will be loaded by crewmembers
• Owners and passengers can and will smoke during flight
• Animals (including, but not limited to dogs, cats and birds) can and will be carried aboard the aircraft in the main cabin. Animals are not usually in cages. This means NetJets pilots have direct contact with animal hair, feathers, etc.
• With few exceptions, the maximum required duty day is 14 hours
• The minimum rest period is 10 hours

Sadly, at this time, NetJets is not hiring, however fear not. The need for pilots is beginning to grow, and they are always accepting applications. The best the to do is to submit your profile at their website. I plan on doing it. How about you?