Future Opportunities - First Officer
Future opportunities
Operations – Flight Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
ABOUT AERO
Aero is on a mission to redefine air travel—inspired by the golden age of aviation, designed for modern life. Direct, premium flights from private terminals offer our guests the comfort of low-contact travel and the effortlessness of flying private. From our custom jets to our dedicated Host and Concierge teams, everything that we do is personalized for our guests.
At Aero, we are on this journey together. We turn off the lights, spend carefully, and welcome everyone like guests in our own home. We share ideas big and small to make Aero better. We take pride in a job well done and in the company that we are building together. Aero is ours.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Aero is looking for First Officers to join our team! Safety, professionalism, and passion are three of the bedrock characteristics that define our aviators. As the premium flying service provider, we seek individuals who not only love Aviation and flying but also value creating amazing customer experiences. Our pilots are not only leaders on the aircraft they fly but also leaders in our operation, serving as the foundation of our success. Thus, we seek to find individuals with a special combination of skills including, one who can anticipate a need, develop a plan of action, and execute in collaboration with necessary team members, a plan of success. Meet the requirements and ready to elevate your career? We invite you to apply at the link below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Pilot and navigate Aero jets (such as ERJ 135/145 and Legacy 600) on nonscheduled air carrier routes in accordance with our Pilot Play Book
- Set a high standard for providing our guests with safe and reliable travel experience
- Handle a wide variety of situations while working with our teammates and guests
- Work independently and as part of a team with limited supervision
- Ensure the safety and comfort of our guests
- Provide leadership by responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations
- Work in climates and locations across the globe and work variable shifts
REQUIREMENTS
- FAA Commercial Pilots License (CPL) with a multi-engine rating
- 500+ hours of flight experience (1+ years of 135/121 experience preferred)
- Valid FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator permit
- Valid First Class Medical Certificate
- Pass TSA criminal background checks and DOT drug screening
- Proficient with Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs)
- Valid passport and documentation allowing for entry into the United States after an international flight
- Flexibility to work varying hours of the day or night, on weekends and holidays
- Excellent communication skills, quick and accurate decision making, and close attention to detail
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Pay Range: $66,096 for the first year. Each year on your company anniversary, you will be eligible for an increase.
- Two-Year Anniversary Bonus: $40,000
- Monthly Stipend: $800 for travel and $200 for wellness.
- Per Diem: $25 for a single turn, $35 for two or more turns, $50 for overnights, and $45 for training.
- Schedule: a minimum of 15 days off per month with many overnights in base.
- Time Off: accrued vacation, sick, and bereavement.
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401k.
- Additional Benefits: Aero-paid Known Crew Member (KCM) and Cockpit Access Security System (CASS).
- Stock Options: the opportunity to own a piece of Aero.
Aero is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
