Typed/Current - CE-560XLS+ First Officer

About the Role

Jet Access is a family-owned, professionally operated private aviation company offering aircraft management, charter, maintenance, sales, flight training, FBO services, and charter brokerage. As a First Officer, you will serve as an essential crewmember across a diverse fleet of managed and charter aircraft, supporting safe, compliant, and exceptional flight operations. This role offers a platform for professional growth and long-term advancement in private aviation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct aircraft operations in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual and company policies, ensuring compliance with flight and duty-time limitations.
• Maintain proficiency and currency as a required crewmember on all assigned aircraft types (e.g., CE-560XLS+).
• Lead pre-flight planning, weather analysis, NOTAMs review, and flight preparation in coordination with the assigned Captain.
• Assist the Captain with flight-related duties, crew resource management, and emergency procedures.
• Foster and maintain outstanding client relationships through attentive, professional, and service-first interactions.
• Deliver passenger service that exceeds expectations and reinforces the Jet Access standard of excellence.
• Coordinate with the flight operations team to ensure seamless, disruption-free travel experiences.
• Participate in required training, recertification programs, and recurrent proficiency events.
• Maintain working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR Part 135 and Part 91) and international flight operations regulations.
• Ensure all flight documentation, trip records, and required paperwork are accurate and submitted on time.
• Conduct thorough post-flight walkarounds and coordinate with maintenance on discrepancies.
• Manage aircraft appearance, interior condition, and cleanliness standards between flights.
• Support aircraft positioning, ferry flights, and repositioning assignments as directed.
• Monitor aircraft systems during all phases of flight and communicate anomalies promptly.
• Contribute to a strong safety culture through proactive hazard identification and reporting.
• Uphold operational integrity for audit readiness across ARGUS, Wyvern, and IS-BAO frameworks.
• Complete special projects and initiatives to support Jet Access’s continued growth.

Requirements

• Minimum 1,500 hours total flying time; 500 hours Pilot-in-Command total time required.
• Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating; ATP Certification strongly preferred.
• Current Second Class Medical Certificate (First Class preferred), renewed every 12 months.
• Completed initial or recurrent training on assigned aircraft type (CE-560XLS+) within the preceding 12 months.
• Working knowledge of FAR Part 135 and Part 91 operations.
• Proficiency with digital flight planning tools, avionics systems, and web-based/mobile flight applications.
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Deep alignment with Jet Access core values and a commitment to a culture of safety and excellence.

Schedule

• Variable schedule with 10 hard days off per month, based on charter demand and owner travel requirements.
• Approximately 25 flight hours per month, with domestic and international trips requiring early departures, late arrivals, and multi-day sequences away from base.
• Evening and weekend availability is required and common; on-call periods are part of the role.
• Level 10 Meeting and all-hands attendance expected when not on trip assignment.

Pay

• Base salary: $75,000 - $115,000.
• Jet Access Flight Crew Compensation Plan paid bi-weekly, with variable compensation based on aircraft assignment and experience.
• Paid professional development opportunities and recurrent training provided.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package, including paid vacation and holidays.
• Excellent training programs and discounted flight training.
• Compassionate, transparent leadership focused on personal and professional growth.

Core Values

• Safety First: Operate with the safety of Team Members, clients, and guests as the top priority.
• Do the Right Thing for the Long Term: Act ethically, think strategically, and make decisions built for the future.
• Take Care of Each Other: Support and lift each other up to ensure client and team success.
• Relationships Matter: Build trust through consistent, reliable interactions with Team Members, clients, and communities.
• Maintain Positivity: Celebrate wins, bring optimism, and focus on solutions in every challenge.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• ATP Certificate with turbine or jet aircraft time logged.
• Prior Part 135 or corporate flight operations experience in a managed fleet environment.
• Familiarity with Avianis, ForeFlight Dispatch, or similar scheduling/dispatch platforms.
• Experience operating internationally, including ICAO airspace, customs coordination, and overwater procedures.
• Track record of exceptional client service in a high-end or luxury service environment.

Work Environment

• Field-based, aircraft-based role requiring regular in-person presence at assigned base airports and charter departure points.
• Domestic and international travel, including extended overnight trips and multi-day assignments.
• Valid state driver’s license required for airport ground transportation and aircraft repositioning.
• Physical stamina required for extended flight duty periods, overnight operations, and variable environmental conditions.
• Ability to meet all FAA medical and physical standards for Part 135 commercial operations.

Key Attributes for Success

• Composed and professionally grounded under pressure, with emotional resilience for irregular operations.
• Clear and confident communicator in the cockpit and on the ground.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.
• Relationship-oriented and service-minded, treating every client interaction as an opportunity to reinforce the Jet Access standard.
• Genuine team contributor who supports the crew and mission with a positive, solutions-first attitude.