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Flexjet Plans to Hire 350 Pilots

The company needs talent to fly the 50 new jets it will add to its fleet this year.

Alaska tops the United States in private jet departures, according to a recent study. [Courtesy: Flexjet]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Flexjet plans to hire 350 pilots and add 50 new aircraft to its fleet this year, driven by sustained high demand for private jet travel since the pandemic began.
  • The company is attracting pilots with competitive first-year total compensation of $128,000, productivity-based bonuses, guaranteed captain upgrades within a year, and flexible home-based crewing with 100 domicile options.
  • Flexjet aims to be a career destination for pilots by prioritizing quality of life, modern equipment (like its Red Label fleet), dedicated flight crews, and a company culture that values individual pilots and long-term relationships.
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Fractional aircraft ownership company and private jet travel provider Flexjet plans to hire 350 pilots to fly the 50 new jets it will add to its fleet this year. The company said this growth is a response to the demand for private jet travel that began earlier in the pandemic and hasn’t waned since.

Michael Wildes

Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.

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