Private Jet First Officer

Job Description

Flexjet is hiring experienced First Officers to join its private aviation flight operations team across the United States.

As a First Officer, you will operate modern business jets on domestic and international flights, working alongside the Captain to ensure safe, efficient and professional flight operations.

The position combines flight deck responsibilities with a strong focus on passenger service, providing Flexjet aircraft Owners with a premium private aviation experience.

Multiple domiciles are available across the United States, offering pilots flexibility in choosing their operating base.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in safely operating assigned Flexjet aircraft on domestic and international flights.
• Perform flight duties in accordance with company procedures and applicable aviation regulations.
• Maintain effective crew coordination and professional communication throughout flight operations.
• Conduct passenger safety briefings and assist passengers with seating and luggage storage.
• Support emergency procedures and passenger evacuations when required.
• Follow the Crew Flight Manual and Flight Deck Handbook.
• Maintain required medical certification and flight qualifications.
• Complete assigned training and operational duties.
• Deliver a high standard of professionalism and passenger service.

Minimum requirements

• Meet FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) minimum requirements, including completion of the written examination and eligibility to take the practical test.
• Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Possess a valid passport.
• Ability to obtain a CANPASS permit for Canadian operations.
• Legal right to work in the United States.
• Ability to travel internationally to destinations served by Flexjet.
• Working knowledge of FAA regulations, including Part 135, Part 91 Subpart K and Part 91.
• Understanding of FAA, ICAO and international flight operations regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational and crew coordination skills.
• Ability to use standard computer and web-based applications.

Preferred qualifications

Competitive candidates will have:

• 3,000 total flight hours.
• Previous Pilot-in-Command experience.
• Turbine aircraft experience.
• Experience operating aircraft within the Flexjet fleet.
• Previous experience in Part 135, Part 91K or corporate aviation operations.
• Military aviation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aviation Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Flexjet considers the quality and type of flight experience alongside total flight hours.

Domiciles and home basing

Flexjet offers home-basing opportunities at numerous airports across the United States.

Pilots must live near, or be willing to relocate near, their assigned domicile and must be able to report to that domicile within two hours, regardless of weather conditions.

Commuting to and from the assigned domicile is provided at company expense during scheduled workdays.

Pilots may request a change of domicile with appropriate notice.

Available domiciles include airports serving New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and many other locations across the United States.

The full list of eligible airports is provided in the original Flexjet vacancy.

About Flexjet

Flexjet is a global private aviation company offering fractional aircraft ownership, leasing and jet card services.

With operations across North America and Europe, the company provides premium private jet travel through a modern fleet and a focus on personalized passenger service.