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WE’RE LOOKING FOR THE BEST

The short answer is we’re looking for the best of the best. We’re looking for passion, skill, and experience. We’re looking for people who won’t settle for anything less than excellence.

The long answer is that Northern Jet is one of the fastest-growing 135 operators in the business. We are looking for special individuals who can bring their knowledge and skills to make us even better for our customers. With industry-leading pay and impressive benefits, we believe that the success that comes with growth should be shared among those that contribute.

Pilot First

What does it mean to have a “pilot-first” mentality? It means we understand what pilots need to be successful. What’s more, we know that when pilots have what they need to be successful, they are better equipped to serve our customers.

INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS

We are willing to invest the necessary resources to recruit the best pilots. This means offering Northern Jet pilots industry-leading pay and competitive benefits. We believe that when our pilots succeed, we all succeed.

PILOT CONCIERGE SERVICE

At Northern Jet, we’re proud to host a dedicated in-house pilot concierge service. This concierge service is in place to better assist our pilots when they are on rotation.

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TRAIN AND PROMOTE FROM WITHIN

We go to great care to screen and recruit the industry’s best. Because of this, we also go to great care to train and promote talent from within our ranks. It is our way of recognizing and rewarding talent, as well as charting a course of future growth. 

Schedule

We believe in offering our pilots not only an enviable benefits package but an equally attractive quality of life. This includes an industry-competitive work schedule of eight days on and six days off.

"Our culture is one in which all team members are valued – it doesn't matter if you're a pilot, a member of the flight crew, or a part of the sales and management teams – we work together and value each person's contribution to the company."

Kevin Rice
Captain

You can also stay up to date with all new career opportunities at Speed Bird on LinkedIn. If you have any questions or need help with your application, please contact our Recruitment team.

Current Openings

Full Time
Orlando
Posted 18 hours ago

Marketing Director

Job Summary:

Northern Jet is seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing Director to join our team. This role will have the opportunity to build the Marketing vision and strategy for Northern Jet’s exciting future growth plan. Specifically, this role will oversee, coordinate, and participate in the development of marketing strategies, events, collateral, campaigns, and products for the organization. A successful candidate will have proven ability to oversee all communications involving the organization including the will development and implementation of online marketing programs and strategies to increase sales and revenue for the company.

This is a full-time, in-office position based in our headquarters in Orlando, FL.

Responsibilities:

· Direct and implement the organization’s advertising and promotional activities.

· Analyze target market information to identify, recommend, and prepare effective marketing approaches.

· Identify new market segments that will benefit from company products.

· Maintain knowledge on emerging products and services.

· Collaborate with senior executives to develop growth plans for the organization.

· Forecast, draft, implement, and oversee the department’s operating budget.

· Develop and implement a communications strategy for the corporation that builds and maintains a positive corporate brand.

· Oversee corporate communications and branding in various online and print platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and trade press; compile and analyze data to measure the effectiveness of such plans.

· Oversee the development and maintenance of the corporate website including methods to deliver message, ease of navigation, and clarity of information; ensure that all content is current and relevant.

· Provide consistent and timely information to employees through various communications programs.

· Act as corporate spokesperson and respond to members of the media in a timely manner; compose and distribute press releases as needed.

· Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with various members of the media.

· Assist executive leadership in developing presentations, speeches, and other important corporate messages.

· Provide suggestions concerning graphics, clarity, distribution, and press releases to Finance and Accounting departments for preparation of the company’s annual report.

· Develop innovative strategies to attract customers to the company’s brand through various web-based marketing programs and search engine optimization (SEO) techniques.

· Ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

·Thorough understanding of internet marketing and general marketing strategies.

· Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote, display, and sell products and services.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and superior attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Superior ability to write in a journalistic style that is customary for corporate and external publications.

· Ability to offer sound media relations advice to senior leadership.

· Ability to work with corporate management, employees, media, and the larger community.

· Ability to coordinate efforts of various teams in order to present a coherent message.

· Working knowledge of social media and HTML.

· Ability to conduct and correctly interpret research and web analytics.

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.

· At least five (5) years of in marketing and long-range planning, with experience in internet

· Large and midsize event planning and execution experience.

· Interest and experience in aviation a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting, predominately in an office environment.

Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Travel up to 50%

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Marketing

Marketing Director Job Summary: Northern Jet is seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing Director to join our team. This role will have the opportunity to build the Marketing vision and strat...

Full Time
Grand Rapids, MI
Posted 20 hours ago

Human Resources Manager

Job Summary:

Northern Jet is seeking a highly self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented Human Resources Manager to join our team. This role formulates partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added service to management and Team Members that reflects business objectives. In this position, a successful candidate will be able to demonstrate and communicate a full understanding of regulations related to the HR field, such as FMLA, FLSA, NLRB, ACA, and Title VII of the CRA, to name a few.

This is an In-Office position located at our facilities in Grand Rapids, MI.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, at this time, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

Responsibilities:

· Manage HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records, updating HR databases, and organizing online personnel files.

· Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, such as organizing company events, coordinating Team Member recognition programs, and gathering feedback.

· Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in accordance with company guidelines and regulations.

· Provide support and guidance to management when complex, specialized, and sensitive employee relations issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations or objectively investigating allegations of wrongdoing.

· Analyze trends in people management and deliver monthly metrics and dashboards for the Executive team. Examples include turnover, tenure, time to fill, etc.

· Oversee Team Member disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

· Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of Team Members, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required.

· Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management, such as coaching, counseling, career development, or disciplinary actions.

· Work closely with management and Team Members to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

· Partner with the Training Team to evaluate and monitor training needs and programs to ensure success.

· Support and deliver employee onboarding activities, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires into the organization.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

· Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

·Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS (ADP).

·Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.

· SHRM-CP or PHR required.

· Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in Human Resources required.

· Three years of Management experience preferred.

· Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines, including employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

· Interest and experience in aviation a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting, predominately in an office environment.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel up to 25%

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HR

Human Resources Manager Job Summary: Northern Jet is seeking a highly self-motivated, collaborative, and detail-oriented Human Resources Manager to join our team. This role formulates partnerships acr...

Full Time
Orlando
Posted 1 month ago

Staff Accountant

Northern Jet, a premier private jet charter operator, is seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our elite team.

Role:

We’re looking for a qualified staff accountant to keep our company’s numbers and budgets on track with unwavering accuracy. The most successful people will have a natural passion for math, and a strong understanding of the intricacies of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial transactions within an organization. He or she will play an enormously important supportive role, keeping our company’s financial outlook bright with precision and proactive measures.

Who we want:

We are seeking a team-oriented individual who has the desire to work in a high-growth company with significant room for upward mobility and career growth.

Objectives of this Role:

· Execute mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, accurate reporting, and data verification, enabling senior staff to analyze options and make financial decisions aligned with company objectives

· Monitor policies and procedures for assigned departments, and identify and suggest improvements for accounting reporting and recording procedures

· Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance

· Daily and Monthly responsibilities

· Performs mid-level general ledger account reconciliations, verify accuracy of data, and report, identify, and correct errors made by both internal and external personnel

· Support timely monthly, quarterly, half-year, and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts

· Maintain and update records and reports for profit and loss, taxes, liabilities, and assets

· Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends

Skills and Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance, or at least 3 years of experience in a similar position

· Ability and willingness to keep maintain confidentiality

· Familiarity with accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures

· Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently

· Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in audit accounting

· Knowledge of GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.) a plus

· Desire to continue to grow

· ADP Knowledge

Compensation:

· 80% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and all dependents

· 401K with match

· Company-paid life insurance

· Company-paid short-term & long-term disability insurance

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Accounting

Staff Accountant Northern Jet, a premier private jet charter operator, is seeking a highly skilled Staff Accountant to join our elite team. Role: We’re looking for a qualified staff accountant to ke...

Full Time
Home Base
Posted 1 month ago

Citation X Captain, Pilot in Command

Personal. Private. Authentic.
From takeoff to touch down, Northern Jet offers a bespoke private air travel experience for the most discerning clients. Northern Jet’s elevated experience provides clients with unrivaled comfort, speed, and dependability. Northern Jet is proud to own an unmatched fleet of impeccable aircraft. 

Location: Home Base


Key Duties and Responsibilities:
8/6 or 15/13 schedule option
Captain flying both Part 91 and 135 on-demand.

Must live or be willing to relocate within one-hour of a major airport.
Ensure compliance with all regulations pertaining to flight operations, duty times, and pilot qualifications.
Comply with company procedures for reporting discrepancies with the aircraft during flight and ground operations.
Complete additional administrative tasks as assigned by company management.

Captain Minimum Requirements:
2300 Total time
Current 1st Class Medical
Valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot License

Captain Compensation:
-$135,000-180,000++ per year $1,150 per day for flying on days off 

-80% Company-paid medical, vision, dental insurance for the employee and all dependents
-401(k) 100% match up to 3%
-$75 per day Domestic per diem and $120 per day International per diem.

-Double pay on holidays worked

-Double per diem on holidays worked

-On travel days, if arriving at home airport at 2200L - 0300L next day: $350

-After 0300L next day: Incentive day pay rate

Other Requirements: 

No accidents, incidents or warnings within the past 5 years Knowledge of corporate aviation and international procedures in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean Excellent Customer Service, Organizational, and Communication Skills Maintain a professional appearance Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to pass a drug screening test. Able to pass a background check. Clean driving record

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Pilots

Citation X Captain, Pilot in Command Personal. Private. Authentic.From takeoff to touch down, Northern Jet offers a bespoke private air travel experience for the most discerning clients. Northern Jet...

Full Time
Home Base
Posted 6 months ago

Learjet 45/75 Series Captain, Pilot in Command

Location

Home Base

Personal. Private. Authentic. From takeoff to touch down, Northern Jet offers a bespoke private air travel experience for the most discerning clients. Northern Jet’s elevated experience provides clients with unrivaled comfort, speed and dependability. Northern Jet is proud to own an unmatched fleet of impeccable aircraft. To learn more about Northern Jet, please visit www.northernjet.com.


Schedule:
8/6
Home basing available across all positions.
Travel days are only during your ‘on’ rotation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Captain flying both Part 91 and 135 on-demand.
Ensure compliance with all regulations pertaining to flight operations, duty times, and pilot qualifications. Comply with company procedures for reporting discrepancies with the aircraft during flight
and ground operations. Complete additional administrative tasks as assigned by company management.


PIC Minimum Requirements:

2300 Total time
Current 1st Class Medical
Valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot License

Captain Compensation

  • Earn $125,000+ per year.
  • $1,150.00 per day for flying on days off. Flying during off schedule is at sole discretion of employee.
  • 100% Company-paid medical, vision, dental, & disability insurance for the employee
  • 401(k) 100% match up to 3%
  • $75 per day Domestic per diem and $120 per day International per diem paid for every day you are away from home.
  • Double pay on holidays worked
  • Double per diem on holidays worked
  • On travel days, if arriving at home airport after 2200L-0300L next day: $350
  • After 0300L next day: Incentive day pay rate


Other Requirements:
No accidents, incidents or warnings within the past 5 years.
Knowledge of corporate aviation and international procedures in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Excellent Customer Service, Organizational, and Communication Skills. Always maintain an impeccable professional appearance. Have an unparalleled desire to deliver the highest customer service. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to pass a drug screening test.
Able to pass a background check. Clean driving record.

Job Features

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Pilots

Learjet 45/75 Series Captain, Pilot in Command Location Home Base Personal. Private. Authentic. From takeoff to touch down, Northern Jet offers a bespoke private air travel experience for the most dis...

Full Time
Orlando
Posted 1 year ago

Personal. Private. Authentic. From takeoff to touch down, Northern Jet offers a bespoke private air travel experience for the most discerning clients. Northern Jet’s elevated experience provides clients with unrivaled comfort, speed and dependability. Northern Jet is proud to own an unmatched fleet of impeccable aircraft. To learn more about Northern Jet, please visit www.northernjet.com.


Schedule:
Northern Jet offers both an 8/6 and 15/13 schedule across all aircraft types.
Home basing available across all positions.
Travel days are only during your ‘on’ rotation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Captain flying both Part 91 and 135 on-demand.
Ensure compliance with all regulations pertaining to flight operations, duty times, and pilot
qualifications. Comply with company procedures for reporting discrepancies with the aircraft during flight
and ground operations. Complete additional administrative tasks as assigned by company management.


PIC Minimum Requirements:

2300 Total time
Current 1st Class Medical
Valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot License

Captain Compensation

  • Earn $115,000+ per year.
  • $1,150.00 per day for flying on days off. Flying during off schedule is at sole discretion of employee.
  • 100% Company-paid medical, vision, dental, & disability insurance for the employee
  • 401(k) 100% match up to 3%
  • $75 per day Domestic per diem and $120 per day International per diem paid for every day you are away from home.
  • Double pay on holidays worked
  • Double per diem on holidays worked
  • On travel days, if arriving at home airport after 2200L-0300L next day: $350
  • After 0300L next day: Incentive day pay rate


Other Requirements:
No accidents, incidents or warnings within the past 5 years.
Knowledge of corporate aviation and international procedures in Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Excellent Customer Service, Organizational, and Communication Skills. Always maintain an impeccable professional appearance. Have an unparalleled desire to deliver the highest customer service. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Ability to pass a drug screening test.
Able to pass a background check. Clean driving record.

Personal. Private. Authentic. From takeoff to touch down, Northern Jet offers a bespoke private air travel experience for the most discerning clients. Northern Jet’s elevated experience provides cli...

Pilots are hired into all aircraft types in the Northern Jet fleet; positions are filled based on crew experience and qualifications. All Northern Jet pilots receive a full PIC type in your assigned aircraft.

Upgrades are currently running 6 to 14 months. We operate only Argus rated crew, a minimum of 250 hours PIC in type is required for upgrade depending on the PIC time of the other crewmembers. Total time,jet time, ability, attitude, maturity, performance reviews, and seniority would all be considering factors. Pilots are flying approximately 40 or more hours a month.

Your annual pay increase is based on hire date.

A company Instructor, IOE Captain, or Line Check Airman would not need to relocate. The extra pay would be negotiated and agreed with each individual.

Yes, the training contract is required for initial new hires. If you qualify for a reduced training curriculum the amount of the training agreement would be reduced.

The training contract would only be triggered if the employee “voluntarily terminates his or her employment with the company or is terminated for cause”.

The training agreement is $28,000 for a full Initial, and $19,000 if you qualify for reduced training. To qualify for reduced training, you must have completed a PIC proficiency check in the assigned aircraft, in accordance with 135.293/297, 91.1065/1069, or 61.58, as appropriate, within the last 36 months.

Yes, you would be home based and Northern Jet would fly you out and back for each rotation.The local travel to/from your home to your domicile airport and airport parking would be at your time and expense.

For all aircraft, we have two schedule options, 8 on and 6 off, or 15 on and 13 off. The 15/13 schedule pays a higher salary than the 8/6 schedule.

30 days in advance for the final schedule, Paid Time Off (PTO) requests must be submitted at least 30 days in advance.

All travel takes place on the first and last day of your scheduled rotation. Crew members leaving the aircraft will be scheduled to return to home base on their last day of rotation, based on operational needs and availability of oncoming crew. All reasonable efforts will be made to get the crew member home before their scheduled day off. Crews arriving at their home airport will receive:

• Arriving after 2200L = $350

• Arriving after 0300L the next day = full day’s pay

Recurrent training (except online training) is normally conducted on “on” days. If recurrent training was conducted on an “off day” you will be paid $800 per day.

Blue Cross for health, Principal for vision & dental.

Yes, we have a 401K with a company match of 100%, up to 3% of your compensation (Company match is fully vested after one year of service). PTO days will accrue at the rate of 10 per year (0.83 per month) your first and second years, and at the rate of 12 per year (l per month) thereafter. Unused PTO days will roll over to the next year, you won’t lose unused days. You should request PTO at least 30, days in advance. If you want time off but do not have enough PTO days saved up, you can ask the pilot opposite you on the schedule to swap rotations.

Pilots working on designated holidays will be paid double pay per holiday worked and receive double per diem. They are: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Easter, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 

You will receive $75 per-diem for each day when away from base/ home (Domestic) and $120 per-diem (International). We also reimburse international cell phone charges at a rate of $10/day.

Airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, taxis, and tolls are all company-paid. All Pilots are issued a Northern Jet credit card. Other approved expenses paid out of pocket will be reimbursed with receipts. The Company also pays for your KCM Badge and 1st Class Medical.

Regarding uniforms, five pilot shirts, two pair of black dress pants, and a light jacket and coat with the Northern Jet Logo will be provided to you at basic indoc. You will receive an additional $250 a year credit with our uniform provider for replacement items.

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