About This Role
Jet Aviation advertises a Global 5000 Co-Pilot position based in Henderson, Nevada. The body of the posting instead describes a Captain responsible for safe and efficient aircraft operations, crew leadership, and service to private aviation clients on domestic and international routes. It emphasizes operational judgment, discretion, regulatory compliance, adaptability, and representing the company's values of trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency. Applicants need an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, an FAA First Class Medical, and substantial fixed-wing experience, together with flexibility for variable schedules and extensive worldwide travel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The responsibilities are written for a Captain despite the Co-Pilot title.
- Take command of assigned flights and make operational decisions that maintain safety and compliance with federal, local, and company regulations.
- Lead a professional crew, operate domestic and international routes, maintain a complete working knowledge of aircraft systems, manage flight plans, and adapt to changing conditions while delivering a high standard of service.
- Perform the duties of the In TSA Flight Security Coordinator (ISC) under the applicable twelve five standard security program or private charter standard security program.
- Conduct passenger safety briefings or assign them to the second in command.
- Encourage open communication about safety, report hazards, and record and report aircraft discrepancies as they occur.
- Manage trip documentation, maintain aircraft manuals, and complete accurate trip paperwork according to company procedures.
- Represent Jet Aviation professionally and demonstrate its commitment to safety, security, quality, and exceptional service to customers and colleagues.
What We Offer
Eligible employees are offered health, dental, and vision insurancea matching 401(k)health savings and flexible spending accountsshort-term and long-term disability coveragelife insuranceemployee assistance programshealth and wellness awardsgenerous paid time offtuition reimbursementand employee discounts. The anticipated salary range is $300,000 to $350,000, with no pay period stated. The range is not a guaranteed compensation offer, and final salary depends on experience, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.
Requirements
- An Airline Transport Pilot Certificate and FAA First Class Medical are required. Applicants must have 3,500 hours of total fixed-wing time, including 1,500 hours as Pilot in Command, 1,500 hours of multi-engine time, 500 hours of turbojet time, 500 hours of turbine time, 100 hours of night time, and 75 hours of simulated instrument time. The role requires the ability to work a variable schedule to meet flight mission profiles and willingness to travel extensively worldwide without restrictions. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record are required. Preferred attributes include strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, collaboration, exceptional organizational and communication skills, a deep understanding of aviation, and a pleasant, friendly, professional manner with clients and colleagues. The posting also favors a quality-driven mindset, proactive and resourceful problem-solving, integrity, discretion, a college degree, and an appropriate aircraft type rating and currency. Physical demands include regular use of hands, standing, walking and sitting
- occasional climbing, kneeling or crouching
- frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 pounds, including overhead lifting
- and sharp vision across different ranges and depths. Work can involve maintenance areas and customer spaces, aircraft arrivals and departures, occasional high noise levels, vibration, fuel fumes, changing weather, and seasonal temperature extremes in hangars.