Corporate Pilot Jobs
Corporate Pilot jobs are open across charter operators, Fortune 500 flight departments, and fractional ownership companies, from first officer to chief pilot, with specializations in long-range international operations, turboprop and jet transitions, and VIP passenger transport. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Work Schedule
Flex with On Call DutyEnvironmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Various outside weather conditionsJob Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale! Join over 130,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You’ll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges. This includes protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, and helping find cures for cancer.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Pilot ensures that company aircraft operations are conducted efficiently and to the highest safety standards. Candidate must fulfill company specified requirements, while adhering to applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and those of other governing authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage all aircraft operations in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with the
company schedule and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. - Maintain required pilot and medical certificates.
- Complete annual flight training and proficiency checks as necessary for performance of assigned duties.
- Determine appropriate course of action to ensure the safety of passengers and company property.
- Perform preflight duties to determine the feasibility and safety of assigned flights.
- Initiate actions as necessary to start, delay, or cancel assigned flights.
- Assess when to deviate a flight from its planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate.
- Maintain aircraft flight documents and personal flight logs to the highest standard.
- Adhere to SMS requirements.
- Develop detailed flight plans, optimize routes, and manage fuel usage for business travel.
- Conduct thorough checks of aircraft systems, engines, landing gear, and navigation equipment.
- Follow FAA and international aviation laws, ensuring all flights meet safety and operational standards.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to keep aircraft airworthy and compliant.
- Implement in-flight safety protocols, address passenger needs, and provide clear flight updates.
- Maintain accurate flight logs and report any issues or incidents to the appropriate parties.
- Assist passengers throughout flight including baggage (may require heavy lifting).
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and work experience preferred.
- Five years of aviation related experience, with a minimum of two years in an on-demand flight environment.
- Previous corporate flight experience preferred.
- Gulfstream G550 and/or G650 Type Rating preferred.
- Minimum of 6000 hours total flight time with commensurate jet experience.
- Ability to travel throughout the world without restriction.
- Valid passport required.
- Must maintain a first-class medical certificate.
Must reside within 90 minutes of domicile.
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Work Schedule
Flex with On Call DutyEnvironmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Fluctuating Temps hot/cold, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Rapid flashing lights, Various outside weather conditionsJob Description
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale! Join over 130,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You’ll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges. This includes protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, and helping find cures for cancer.
Position Summary:
The Corporate Pilot ensures that company aircraft operations are conducted efficiently and to the highest safety standards. Candidate must fulfill company specified requirements, while adhering to applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations and those of other governing authorities.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Manage all aircraft operations in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with the
company schedule and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. - Maintain required pilot and medical certificates.
- Complete annual flight training and proficiency checks as necessary for performance of assigned duties.
- Determine appropriate course of action to ensure the safety of passengers and company property.
- Perform preflight duties to determine the feasibility and safety of assigned flights.
- Initiate actions as necessary to start, delay, or cancel assigned flights.
- Assess when to deviate a flight from its planned route or destination when operating conditions dictate.
- Maintain aircraft flight documents and personal flight logs to the highest standard.
- Adhere to SMS requirements.
- Develop detailed flight plans, optimize routes, and manage fuel usage for business travel.
- Conduct thorough checks of aircraft systems, engines, landing gear, and navigation equipment.
- Follow FAA and international aviation laws, ensuring all flights meet safety and operational standards.
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to keep aircraft airworthy and compliant.
- Implement in-flight safety protocols, address passenger needs, and provide clear flight updates.
- Maintain accurate flight logs and report any issues or incidents to the appropriate parties.
- Assist passengers throughout flight including baggage (may require heavy lifting).
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and work experience preferred.
- Five years of aviation related experience, with a minimum of two years in an on-demand flight environment.
- Previous corporate flight experience preferred.
- Gulfstream G550 and/or G650 Type Rating preferred.
- Minimum of 6000 hours total flight time with commensurate jet experience.
- Ability to travel throughout the world without restriction.
- Valid passport required.
- Must maintain a first-class medical certificate.
Must reside within 90 minutes of domicile.
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Science & Research
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate pilot jobs.
- Airline Transport Pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings
- FAA First Class medical certificate maintained throughout employment
- Minimum total flight hours with specific PIC time requirements
- Type rating in a mid-size or large cabin business jet such as the Citation or Gulfstream series
- Part 91 and Part 135 operational experience in a professional flight environment
- Strong CRM skills and proven ability to operate as part of a two-pilot crew
Tips for Your Corporate Pilot Job Search
Tailor your resume to the aircraft
List every aircraft type you're typed or endorsed in, including total hours by airframe. Hiring managers scan for specific equipment matches before reading anything else, so burying your aircraft experience in a summary paragraph costs you interviews.
Get your ATP certificate before applying
Most corporate flight departments require an Airline Transport Pilot certificate, not just a commercial license. If you're close to the ATP minimums, finish the certificate first. Applying without it to roles that list it as required wastes everyone's time.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists corporate pilot openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your aircraft type and experience level and apply directly to each listing.
Research the flight department's operation
Before your interview, find out whether the department operates domestically, internationally, or both, and what aircraft they fly. Asking informed questions about their routing patterns and fleet signals genuine operational fit, not just job-hunting desperation.
Prepare for a sim evaluation, not just questions
Corporate pilot interviews almost always include a simulator check or oral systems evaluation on the specific airframe. Review your aircraft POH, emergency procedures, and systems cold. Failing the technical portion after a strong HR interview is the most common late-stage washout.
Negotiate duty-day limits and scheduling upfront
Corporate flying schedules vary dramatically between flight departments. Ask directly about on-call expectations, duty-day policies, and how deadhead travel is counted. These details affect quality of life more than base pay and are far easier to clarify before you accept than after.
Corporate Pilot Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most corporate pilots?
Driscoll's, Leprino Foods, and Southern Tire Mart are hiring the most corporate pilots right now, with openings concentrated in Tennessee, Colorado, and Kansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Fractional operators and large corporate flight departments tend to post the highest volume of roles consistently.
How many corporate pilot jobs are remote?
About 100% of corporate pilot openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the hands-on nature of the role. The positions most likely to include remote or flexible scheduling are chief pilot and director of aviation roles that carry significant administrative oversight responsibilities alongside flight duties.
How do you become a corporate pilot?
Start by earning your private pilot certificate, then build hours through your instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings. Accumulate flight time through flight instructing, banner towing, charter flying, or regional airline work. Once you meet ATP minimums, earn the certificate, pursue a type rating in a business jet, and target entry-level first officer roles at fractional or charter operators to gain corporate-specific experience.
Can you get hired as a corporate pilot with little experience?
Entry-level corporate pilot roles exist, but they typically require a commercial certificate, instrument rating, and multi-engine time at a minimum. Fractional operators and smaller charter companies hire pilots closer to ATP minimums as first officers, which is the most realistic path in. Building Part 135 charter time first gives you a strong competitive edge over candidates coming straight from flight training.
What does the corporate pilot interview process look like?
Most corporate pilot hiring processes include an initial phone screen with HR or the chief pilot, followed by an in-person interview covering your flight experience, CRM philosophy, and professional background. A simulator evaluation or structured oral exam on your aircraft systems almost always follows. Some flight departments add a check ride or line observation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to corporate pilot jobs?
You can find and apply to corporate pilot jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from flight departments, fractional operators, and charter companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your aircraft type and experience, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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