BBJ Pilot
Job in
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Private Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Airport Staff & Aviation Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Serves as Pilot of a Boeing 737 or Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) aircraft, executing global flight operations on behalf of a senior executive or government official. The position entails full operational responsibility for safe, secure, and efficient flight conduct, adherence to applicable aviation regulations, and the delivery of a highly discreet and seamless passenger experience.
Key Responsibilities Flight Operations- Exercise full authority and accountability as Pilot for all flight phases in accordance with FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 91, 119, and applicable OpSpecs) and other federal agency-specific Flight Program Standards.
- Plan and execute domestic and international missions, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, diplomatic, and overflight requirements (ICAO Annex 9 and 17).
- Conduct pre‑flight planning, route selection, weight and balance computations, and fuel management to optimize range, payload, and contingency performance.
- Supervise and direct the flight crew, ensuring clear crew coordination and adherence to Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles.
- Conduct in‑flight decision‑making with emphasis on risk management, safety, and passenger comfort.
- Maintain operational compliance with company Flight Operations Manual (FOM), Safety Management System (SMS), and all applicable regulatory frameworks.
- Ensure airworthiness of the assigned aircraft and coordinate with maintenance control for inspection and corrective actions.
- Maintain currency and proficiency in all assigned aircraft types and flight profiles.
- Safeguard sensitive passenger information and ensure security of personnel and assets during all flight operations.
- Uphold the highest standards of discretion, confidentiality, and protocol when transporting VIP passengers, senior officials, or heads of state.
- Coordinate closely with security personnel, executive assistants, and ground handling agents to ensure smooth transitions and timely movements.
- Anticipate passenger needs, maintain situational awareness of all mission‑related contingencies, and deliver a seamless and dignified travel experience.
- Mentor and evaluate First Officers and other flight crew members.
- Represent the flight department with professionalism and diplomatic decorum when interfacing with foreign aviation authorities, ground handling services, and host‑nation representatives.
- Participate in periodic training, safety audits, and operational readiness evaluations.
Minimum Qualifications
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with B‑737 Type Rating.
- Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance.
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