About This Role
Northern Jet is hiring an experienced First Officer to operate Citation XLS aircraft from Grand Rapids, Michigan, with assignments available within two hours of the base. The role supports a mix of Part 91 and Part 135 on-demand missions, including domestic and international flying, and provides a Citation XLS type rating. Pilots will fly approximately 450 or more hours annually while working with experienced crews and operational teams in a safety-focused private aviation environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- As Second-in-Command on Northern Jet’s Citation XLS, the First Officer operates Part 91 and Part 135 on-demand flights and helps ensure each mission is completed safely, smoothly, professionally, and in compliance with FAA requirements covering flight operations, duty hours, and pilot qualifications. The role includes working closely with Captains, flight-operations leadership, maintenance, scheduling, and client-services teams
- reporting aircraft discrepancies identified during flight or ground operations
- and completing administrative tasks assigned by company management. Pilots support domestic and international missions, including operations involving Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, while maintaining Northern Jet’s standards for safety, professionalism, and exceptional client service.
What We Offer
Northern Jet offers company-paid or subsidized benefits intended to support health, financial security, and quality of life. The package includes 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision premiumsflexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent carea health savings account optionwellness programs and discounts including LifeMart and ID90 Travel dealspaid time off beginning with two weeks of PTO plus one week of paid sick time annuallycompany-paid life and accidental death and dismemberment insurancevoluntary accident, critical illness, identity theft protection, and hospital indemnity coveragea 401(k) plan with a 3% company matchcompany-paid short- and long-term disability coverageand additional lifestyle perks and aviation-industry travel discounts. The compensation package also includes a base salary of $86,250, incentive opportunities, $800 scheduled-day-off pay for SICs, $800 holiday pay, and domestic and international per diem.
Requirements
- Applicants must have at least 1,500 hours of total flight time, 100 or more hours of multi-engine time, a current first-class medical, and an unrestricted FAA Airline Transport Pilot License.
- Candidates must have no accidents, incidents, or warnings within the past five years and must demonstrate thorough knowledge of corporate aviation and international procedures, including operations in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
- The posting also requires exceptional customer service, organizational, and communication skills, a consistently professional appearance, a strong commitment to customer service, the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, successful completion of drug screening and a comprehensive background check, and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.