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 the next generation of aviators in particular Captain (PIC) 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 portal below.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Set a high standard for providing our customers with safe and reliable travel
- Handle a wide variety of situations while working with other team members and our customers
- Work independently and as part of a team with limited supervision
- Ensure the safety and comfort of our customers
- 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
- Excellent communication skills and quick and accurate decision making
- Close attention to detail
- ATP License
- 1 year 135/121 experience
- Ability to work varying hours of the day or night, on weekends and holidays
- Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or Customs security badges
- Fulfillment of TSA criminal background checks
- Must pass DOT drug screening
- Ability to learn and work with PEDs
- Current Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating (multi-engine)
- Valid FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit
- Valid First Class Medical Certificate
- Must have the right to work in the United States
- Additionally, we require all of our pilots to have a valid passport and documentation allowing for entry into the United States after an international flight.
- As this is a (DOT) safety-sensitive position as defined in 14 CFR part 120[1] and 49 CFR part 40: All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids, and Phencyclidine (PCP).
BENEFITS & PAY
- Pay Range: $120,000-$138,000 for the first year - exact salary will depend on experience. Each year on your company anniversary, you will be eligible for an increase.
- 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.
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.