Why Fly A RED TAIL And Wear A BLUE TIE
Because You're a NAME Not a NUMBER
STEEL JET SALARY RANGES*
First Officer Positions Starting At $100,000-$290,000
Captain Positions Starting At $150,000-$340,000
Fleet Manager Positions Starting At $250,000-$500,000
*ATP Certificate Required; 15% Reduction Applied to Advertised Salary without ATP*
BLACK JET: GULFSTREAM G600 PROGRAM
$300,000-$500,000
For over 28 years, NICHOLAS AIR has set the standard in private aviation. As the largest independently and privately owned air travel provider by the original Founder and CEO, all employees at NICHOLAS AIR feel the difference. Operating the newest and most refined fleet in the industry, NICHOLAS AIR Pilots experience the excitement of new and unique destinations every day, as well as a superior quality of life. We recruit the best to fly the best. With over 200 of the most skilled and experienced personnel in the industry, NICHOLAS AIR is the premium workplace for those encouraged to achieve the highest potential in their careers.
At NICHOLAS AIR, we combine technical expertise with White Glove Customer Service, and it starts with our Pilots. This is not charter, fractional, or a standard Part 135 operation—flying for NICHOLAS AIR means representing the most prestigious name in private aviation. A Pilot position at NICHOLAS AIR is like being handed over the keys to a Ferrari. Our expectations are just higher, which is why the NICHOLAS AIR badge is known as the best air travel experience among our 1,200 affluent members.
NICHOLAS AIR Pilots have the benefit of working with only the best aviators and leadership in the industry, as each is hand-selected by the company's executive team. Becoming a part of the NICHOLAS AIR flight line requires you to meet a very stringent set of quality standards, with less than 5% of candidate applications being selected.
Our motto "You're a Name, Not a Number" is important to us because it allows our Pilots to be part of a team and not a union. If you are selected to become part of the NICHOLAS AIR Team, you will enjoy our strong commitment to running a sustainable business model that, for over 28 years, has afforded our employees job security no matter the economic climate.
NICHOLAS AIR Pilot applicants must pass a high bar of requirements in order to be considered for a position on our exclusive flight line. Once your application is submitted, it will only be reviewed and progress through the process if you meet or exceed these requirements. If you are chosen as a potential candidate for hire, your Personal Recruiter will be in touch to discuss what it takes to be a NICHOLAS AIR Pilot and to schedule the next steps.
All pilots are employed by NICHOLAS AIR and must hold an Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial License depending upon position assignment. In addition, the following is a list of required characteristics for an ideal candidate:
NICHOLAS AIR Pilot applicants must pass a high bar of requirements in order to be considered for a position on our exclusive flight line. Once your application is submitted, it will only be reviewed and progress through the process if you meet or exceed these requirements. If you are chosen as a potential candidate for hire, your Personal Recruiter will be in touch to discuss what it takes to be a NICHOLAS AIR Pilot and to schedule the next steps.
All pilots are employed by NICHOLAS AIR and must hold an Airline Transport Pilot or Commercial License depending upon position assignment. In addition, the following is a list of required characteristics for an ideal candidate:
NICHOLAS AIR offers industry-competitive compensation based on the aircraft type, your qualifications, and the schedule selected. There is no waiting period as your full salary begins upon your hire date.
Please apply on our website.