About This Role
Jett Aircraft is hiring First Officers to join their Learjet 45 fleet operations under FAR Part 135 standards. This entry-level captain-track position requires a minimum of 500 hours total flight time (1000 preferred) and offers home-based scheduling with approximately 5 overnights per month. First Officers will benefit from comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and a clear pathway to Captain advancement within the company's professional business aviation operation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure aircraft operation within FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, and company policies
- Assist the captain as directed
- Observe and supervise aircraft refueling with attention to contamination and fire prevention
- Check fuel caps security
- Perform pre and post-flight walk-around inspections
- Accomplish radio communications and complete required paperwork
- Fly the aircraft at the direction of the captain
- Fill out all required logs in logbooks and BART CoPilot App for duty times
- Maintain cleanliness and neatness of aircraft interior
- Maintain proficiency and thorough knowledge of aircraft procedures and systems
- Maintain appropriate medical certificate and participate in training and proficiency checks
- Act as inflight and ground security coordinator when necessary
- Check passenger IDs against manifest for accuracy
- Assume captain responsibilities should captain become incapacitated
- Complete daily aircraft operation tasks including lifting/pushing/pulling up to 80 pounds
What We Offer
Home-based crew with average of only 5 overnights per monthCompany-provided designer uniforms and Lucchese bootsAll hotel fees, transportation fees, and meals covered while on tripsYearly salary plus day rate for flying daysEligible for bonusesUp to 10% raise on base salary after one year of service and annually based on performance reviewCompany-provided KCMCompany credit card for expensesTraining costs, lodging, rental car, and meals coveredPaid holidays after one year of employmentPaid vacation after one year of employment5 days per year of sick leaveFlexible scheduling with special requests approved based on seniorityDay bonuses for flights with 5+ legs, 7+ HOBBS hours, or Med-EVAC flights
Requirements
- Minimum 500 hours total flight time (1000 hours preferred)
- Current US Passport
- FAA Medical Second Class (First Class preferred)
- Type rating in Learjet 45
- Must be trained per FAR Part 135 standards
About Jett Aircraft
Jett Aircraft operates one of the most eye-catching and well-maintained Lear 40/45 fleets in the industry, providing charter and business aviation services with all crew members trained per FAR Part 135 standards.