About EJM

EJM has been a pioneer in aircraft management and worldwide jet charter services since 1977. As a subsidiary of NetJets, we are part of the world's largest private aviation infrastructure, with unrivaled resources and operational stability. Our business is rooted in the core principles of safety, service, and integrity—principles that we deliver on daily for our customers and employees. 

 

Purpose of Position

Executive Jet Management, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is seeking qualified candidates for a well-established Challenger 3500 aircraft based at Allegheny, PA (KAGC). This three-pilot operation, supported by a Maintenance Technician, flies part 135 and part 91 with annual utilization of no more than 450 hours. Candidates can expect a known schedule that supports work-life balance and an owner who values crew stability, professionalism, and a cohesive team environment. The owner has a long history of aircraft ownership and has established a thoughtful succession plan for the future. 

Lead Pilot in Command (PIC) serves as a peer-leader to a designated flight department with a focus on effective crew resource management, client service and completion of flight department administrative duties.  The Lead PIC actively participates in the flying schedule and adheres to all PIC duties and expectations.

The Pilot in Command (PIC) holds final responsibility to ensure aircraft is operated in a safe, compliant and efficient manner. The PIC complies with all company and regulatory requirements while delivering an exceptional service experience. 

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

Leads Flight Department Success:

• Manages important client relationships while balancing needs of client and EJM. Proactively communicates as required to address current or potential issues or opportunities.
• Works closely with maintenance personnel, either assigned to account or company designee, to ensure compliance with all aircraft maintenance events (scheduled and unscheduled) and regular tasks are completed (e.g., database updates, audits, checklists).
• Completes other duties as expected of aircraft owner / account (e.g., invoice reviews, auditing, vendor relations, charter approvals, crew schedules) in accordance with defined expectations.
• Supports flight department crew members in their understanding of what needs to be done and motivates people to achieve flight department goals while representing the EJM brand.  Reports concerns or issues to Regional Chief Pilot.
• Handles flight department administration matters, including but not limited to supplies (office and aircraft), subscriptions, crew schedules, including associated communication with crewmembers. 

Ensures the Safe Operation of Flight for designated Flight Department:

• Ensures crewing and trip assignments  are compliant with company and regulatory requirements.
• Completes flight planning, performance and weight and balance tasks for each assignment, as required.
• Utilizes Threats, Plans and Considerations (TPC) briefing methodology to lead required briefings and mitigate operational risks.
• Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and coordinates with company personnel as required. Acts as the Ground Security and In-Flight Security Coordinator as defined by company policy.
• Completes all aircraft pre-flight tasks, including the maintenance status of the aircraft, to ensure the aircraft is mission capable. Records all aircraft discrepancies in accordance with company SOPs.
• Ensures all aircraft ground servicing items (e.g., fueling, oil, oxygen) are monitored and accomplished in accordance with SOPs.
• Completes passenger briefings in accordance with company policy and regulation. Delivers the highest level of customer service and meet any special needs of passengers (e.g., physically challenged).
• Utilizes Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) to communicate with crew and support personnel clearly and in a timely manner during normal, abnormal, and emergency operations.

Delivers an Exceptional Service Experience:

• Provides quality service to owners and passengers while identifying opportunities to enhance the EJM service experience.  Regularly investigates and resolves service deviations.
• Collaborates with fellow crew members and EJM internal partners to provide consistent service experience to owners and passengers.  Resolves conflict and challenges in an acceptable manner.

Maintains Proficiency and Compliance for Designated Flight Department:

• Maintains regulatory and company-required training and recency of experience.
• Complies with company SMS program and reports safety or non-compliance concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Ensures all crewmembers remain qualified to act in their assigned capacity in accordance with regulations and company policy.
• Ensures all crewmembers comply with company polices and appropriate audits are in place.

Note:

It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions document for this job.

 

Years of Experience

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Prior experience in corporate/business aviation preferred
• FAA Type rating in applicable fleet
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions associated with the position
• Minimum Time Requirements:
  • Total flight time: 3500 hours
  • Multi Engine Land (MEL): 1500 hours
  • Pilot in Command: 2000 hours
  • PIC MEL: 500 hours
  • Instrument: 300 hours
  • Jet: 500 hours

 

Base Salary Range

Cabin Size	Super-mid
Pilot in Command	$250,000 - $260,000
Lead Pilot in Command	$280,000 - $300,000

 

How EJM Supports You

At EJM, we believe that how you do something is as important as what you do. That's why we foster a collaborative company culture, where leadership is accessible, employee opinions are valued, and relationships matter. We encourage employee growth, recognize the importance of work-life balance, and take pride in being a career destination.  

To ensure our employees are taken care of at work and at home, we offer a comprehensive package of premium benefits, including: 

• Competitive pay 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available with no monthly premiums 
• 401(k) plan, with 67% of every dollar you contribute through standard elective deferral and catch-up contributions matched by EJM. Super catch-up contributions are not eligible for the employer match
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Prescription drug benefit plan
• Life insurance and AD&D benefits 
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Loss of license coverage 
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 days of paid time off, available on first day of employment

 

Executive Jet Management is an equal opportunity employer. 
To ensure a safe environment, we conduct pre-employment drug screening and background checks.