Job Description

We are seeking a full-time, experienced pilot with a passion for private/corporate aviation to serve as one of our regular PICs in company-managed aircraft. We value building long-lasting relationships with our customers, and they value having regular pilots that they trust and are familiar with. We view this as a long-term position within the company. The vast majority of our flights are day trips, so pilots are home most nights.

Benefits and Perks

8 Blade Aero offers a small-company culture that includes:

• Set your own schedule
• Unlimited PTO
• Be home with your family most nights (most of our trips are day trips)
• Additional pay for long days (over 10 hours duty time)
• Flexible retirement savings
• Training and professional development opportunities
• All travel-related expenses covered when you are away from home

Job Location

All our aircraft are based at airports in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. While we are open to applicants from anywhere, we cannot offer monetary relocation assistance. However, we are happy to share tips and resources for relocating to the Twin Cities.

Responsibilities

• Act as sole pilot-in-command of company-managed aircraft
• Carry out the duties of pilot-in-command in compliance with FAA regulations and ensure safety of flight
• Perform all preflight planning, including weight and balance and filing flight plans
• Communicate with lead passenger prior to flight
• Coordinate aircraft services with FBO personnel
• Light cleaning of the aircraft pre- and post-flight
• Comply with regulatory currency and annual insurance training requirements
• Assist with aircraft management and other duties as assigned
• Be available for flights at least 16 - 18 days / month

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Commercial or ATP pilot certificate with ASEL and instrument ratings, high-performance and complex endorsements
• FAA Second- or First-Class Medical
• At least 1200 hours total flight time to include:
  • 1000 hours PIC
  • 500 hours cross-country
  • 500 hours fixed-wing PIC
  • 500 hours retractable gear
  • 100 hours instrument (excluding simulator time), including a minimum 50 hours in actual instrument conditions
• Authorization to work in the US
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel internationally without restrictions
• Must have a valid state driver’s license
• Willing to work varying hours, including day and night, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must pass a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• 1500 hours total time
• 100 hours turbine time
• Previous corporate/private aviation experience
• Previous experience in SR22, Piper Meridian, or PC12

Apply

Send your cover letter and pilot resume to ann@8blade.aero or fill out the form below.