Fractional Pilot Careers
First Year Airshare Phenom Captains earn up to $160,000 while enjoying a better quality of life.
We know strong compensation, a stable work schedule and opportunities for career advancement are just as important as your quality of life. Discover what it means to be an Airshare pilot and apply today.
Enjoy the flexibility to live within one hour of any of these locations.
Enjoy the flexibility to live within one hour of any of these locations.
- You can choose between an
8 Days On, 6 Days Off Schedule or
7 Days On, 7 Days Off Schedule - No cost medical HSA, dental, and vision for crewmembers and family
- No off day positioning
- Bonus pay opportunity for voluntary off-day flying
- Rental car provided for overnights
- Flexibility to leave FBO during scheduled on-call time
- Furnished iPhone and iPad Mini for business and personal use
- Team environment working with a remarkable group of people
- Job stability with more than 200 customers and over 20 years of steady growth adding new fleet and service markets
- ATP/CTP course will be covered by Airshare
- Earn Turbojet PIC
- Keep your hotel, airline and rental car loyalty points
- You can choose between an 8 Days On, 6 Days Off Schedule or 7 Days On, 7 Days Off Schedule
- No cost medical HSA, dental, and vision for crewmembers and family
- No off day positioning
- Bonus pay opportunity for voluntary off-day flying
- Rental car provided for scheduled overnights
- Flexibility to leave FBO during scheduled on-call time
- Furnished iPhone and iPad Mini for business and personal use
- Team environment working with a remarkable group of people
- Job stability with more than 200 customers and over 20 years of steady growth adding new fleet and service markets
- ATP/CTP course will be covered by Airshare
- Earn Turbojet PIC
- Keep your hotel, airline and rental car loyalty points
- 8 Days On, 6 Days Off Schedule
- No cost medical HSA, dental, and vision for crewmembers and family
- No off day positioning
- Bonus pay opportunity for voluntary off-day flying
- Rental car provided for scheduled overnights
- Flexibility to leave FBO during scheduled on-call time
- Furnished iPhone and iPad Mini for business and personal use
- Team environment working with a remarkable group of people
- Job stability with more than 200 customers and over 20 years of steady growth adding new fleet and service markets
- ATP/CTP course will be covered by Airshare
- Earn Turbojet PIC
- Keep your hotel, airline and rental car loyalty points
Advantages of Being an Airshare Pilot
Enjoy the opportunity to see the world right along with the ability to be home with the people you love. It may sound impossible, but for an Airshare Captain, it’s not. From knowing your entire schedule a year in advance to maintaining close relationships with clients and teammates, Airshare Captains have the life. Learn what it’s like from Airshare Captain, Patrick McGiffert.
Advantages of Being an Airshare Pilot
Enjoy the opportunity to see the world right along with the ability to be home with the people you love. It may sound impossible, but for an Airshare Captain, it’s not. From knowing your entire schedule a year in advance to maintaining close relationships with clients and teammates, Airshare Captains have the life. Learn what it’s like from Airshare Captain, Patrick McGiffert.
Enjoy a Better Quality of Life
AIRSHARE BENEFITS
Health Plans
We offer a no-cost medical option with our employee-only HSA plan. Airshare also offers all full-time regular employees an array of other health and wellness options such as vision, FSA options, critical, accident and life insurance.
Dental Plan
We offer a no-cost dental plan for all full-time employees.
Monthly Flight Hour Bonus
Fractional Pilots can earn up to $20,000 a year in additional compensation.
No Off-Day Positioning
All travel days are included in our pilot's ON rotation.
$10k Phenom Type Rating Sign-On Bonus
We offer a $10,000 sign-on bonus for pilots that hold a Phenom 300 type rating at the time of hire, payable after completion of training.
Choice of 8/6 or 7/7 Days On/Off Schedule
Airshare pilots are aware of their schedule one year in advance, allowing for easy planning in the personal areas of their life.
401(k) Plan
Full-time employees are eligible to participate and contribute to the company 401(k) plan, Roth 401(k) plan beginning the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The company will match $0.50 on the dollar up to 10% of the employee’s contribution. Employees are fully vested after three years.
Company-Provided Rental Cars
We provide rental cars so our pilots can explore their destinations on overnights and extended stays.
Company Issued Cell Phones
Improving and enhancing communications, operating effectiveness, and accessibility to each other and to our clients is important to Airshare. As a corporate benefit, cell phone and service are provided to employees within pre-designated departments.
Highest Safety Standards
We are certified IS-BAO Stage 3 and ARGUS Platinum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who We Are
Airshare was founded in 2000 and serves fractional private jet shareowners in Kansas City, Mo., Wichita, Kan., Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Denver and Buffalo, N.Y. Its subsidiary, Airshare Flight Services, manages aircraft for owners from bases in Fort Worth, Dallas, Wichita, Kansas City, and Buffalo.
Airshare currently serves out of markets in the Central U.S., Upper Midwest, Rocky Mountains, and Great Lakes region, operating a fleet of Challenger 350 and Phenom 300 aircraft. We pride ourselves on providing superior quality and personalized service at nearly half the cost of other fractional aircraft programs. Our aircraft have only about half the flight hours of other programs’ aircraft.
Why You Should Fly For Us
We’re family-oriented and customer-service-focused. Here are some of the highlights you would enjoy as a team member at Airshare.
- Furnished iPhone and iPad Mini for business and personal use
- Team environment working with a remarkable group of people
- Job stability with more than 200 customers and 15 years of steady growth adding new aircraft and new markets
- Competitive benefits including a generous vacation package; opportunities to earn bonus pay; health, dental, AD&D and life insurance; and 401(k)
- ATP/CTP course will be covered by Airshare
- Published 14-year fractional crewmember pay scale based on years of service and equipment type
- Pilots-in-command (PICs) utilize an 8-On/6-Off scheduling cycle*
- Second-in-command (SICs) utilize an 8-On/6-Off scheduling cycle**
*Rotations begin on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, with every other weekend off. Occasional nights at home during 8 On. Twelve days of vacation/sick time not required to be taken in 8-day blocks.
**Average of 17 Flight Duty Days per month and an average of nine overnights per month.
What Are Your Published Pay Scales?
Below are our published 30-year pay scales for fractional pilots. We offer two schedule options
FRACTIONAL CREWMEMBER ANNUAL PAY SCALE (8&6)
| Years of Service | Phenom SIC | Phenom PIC | Phenom PIC/Challenger SIC | Challenger PIC | Challenger/Phenom PIC |
| 1 | $70,000 | $140,000 | $145,000 | $150,000 | $155,000 |
| 2 | $72,000 | $143,000 | $148,000 | $154,000 | $159,000 |
| 3 | $77,000 | $153,000 | $158,000 | $164,000 | $169,000 |
| 4 | $79,000 | $156,000 | $161,000 | $168,000 | $173,000 |
| 5 | $84,000 | $166,000 | $171,000 | $178,000 | $183,000 |
| 6 | $86,000 | $169,000 | $174,000 | $182,000 | $187,000 |
| 7 | $88,000 | $172,000 | $177,000 | $186,000 | $191,000 |
| 8 | $90,000 | $175,000 | $180,000 | $190,000 | $195,000 |
| 9 | $92,000 | $178,000 | $183,000 | $194,000 | $199,000 |
| 10 | $97,000 | $193,000 | $198,000 | $209,000 | $214,000 |
| 11 | $99,000 | $196,000 | $201,000 | $213,000 | $218,000 |
| 12 | $101,000 | $199,000 | $204,000 | $217,000 | $222,000 |
| 13 | $103,000 | $202,000 | $207,000 | $221,000 | $226,000 |
| 14 | $105,000 | $205,000 | $210,000 | $225,000 | $230,000 |
| 15 | $110,000 | $220,000 | $225,000 | $240,000 | $245,000 |
| 16 | $112,000 | $223,000 | $228,000 | $244,000 | $249,000 |
| 17 | $114,000 | $226,000 | $231,000 | $248,000 | $253,000 |
| 18 | $116,000 | $229,000 | $234,000 | $252,000 | $257,000 |
| 19 | $118,000 | $232,000 | $237,000 | $256,000 | $261,000 |
| 20 | $123,000 | $252,000 | $257,000 | $276,000 | $281,000 |
| 21 | $125,000 | $255,000 | $260,000 | $280,000 | $285,000 |
| 22 | $127,000 | $258,000 | $263,000 | $284,000 | $289,000 |
| 23 | $129,000 | $261,000 | $266,000 | $288,000 | $293,000 |
| 24 | $131,000 | $264,000 | $269,000 | $292,000 | $297,000 |
| 25 | $136,000 | $284,000 | $289,000 | $312,000 | $317,000 |
| 26 | $138,000 | $287,000 | $292,000 | $316,000 | $321,000 |
| 27 | $140,000 | $290,000 | $295,000 | $320,000 | $325,000 |
| 28 | $142,000 | $293,000 | $298,000 | $342,000 | $329,000 |
| 29 | $144,000 | $296,000 | $301,000 | $328,000 | $333,000 |
| 30 | $149,000 | $316,000 | $321,000 | $348,000 | $353,000 |
FRACTIONAL CREWMEMBER ANNUAL PAY SCALE (7&7)
| Years of Service | Phenom SIC | Phenom PIC | Phenom PIC/Challenger SIC | Challenger PIC | Challenger/Phenom PIC |
| 1 | $58,000 | $116,000 | $120,000 | $124,000 | $128,000 |
| 2 | $59,000 | $118,000 | $122,000 | $127,000 | $131,000 |
| 3 | $64,000 | $126,000 | $130,000 | $135,000 | $139,000 |
| 4 | $65,000 | $129,000 | $133,000 | $139,000 | $143,000 |
| 5 | $69,000 | $137,000 | $141,000 | $147,000 | $151,000 |
| 6 | $71,000 | $139,000 | $144,000 | $150,000 | $154,000 |
| 7 | $73,000 | $142,000 | $146,000 | $153,000 | $158,000 |
| 8 | $74,000 | $144,000 | $149,000 | $157,000 | $161,000 |
| 9 | $76,000 | $147,000 | $151,000 | $160,000 | $164,000 |
| 10 | $80,000 | $159,000 | $163,000 | $172,000 | $177,000 |
| 11 | $82,000 | $162,000 | $166,000 | $176,000 | $180,000 |
| 12 | $83,000 | $164,000 | $168,000 | $179,000 | $183,000 |
| 13 | $85,000 | $167,000 | $171,000 | $182,000 | $186,000 |
| 14 | $87,000 | $169,000 | $173,000 | $186,000 | $190,000 |
| 15 | $91,000 | $182,000 | $186,000 | $198,000 | $202,000 |
| 16 | $92,000 | $184,000 | $188,000 | $201,000 | $205,000 |
| 17 | $94,000 | $186,000 | $191,000 | $205,000 | $209,000 |
| 18 | $96,000 | $189,000 | $193,000 | $208,000 | $212,000 |
| 19 | $97,000 | $191,000 | $196,000 | $211,000 | $215,000 |
| 20 | $101,000 | $208,000 | $212,000 | $228,000 | $232,000 |
| 21 | $103,000 | $210,000 | $215,000 | $231,000 | $235,000 |
| 22 | $105,000 | $213,000 | $217,000 | $234,000 | $238,000 |
| 23 | $106,000 | $215,000 | $219,000 | $238,000 | $242,000 |
| 24 | $108,000 | $218,000 | $222,000 | $241,000 | $245,000 |
| 25 | $112,000 | $234,000 | $238,000 | $257,000 | $262,000 |
| 26 | $114,000 | $237,000 | $241,000 | $261,000 | $265,000 |
| 27 | $116,000 | $239,000 | $243,000 | $264,000 | $268,000 |
| 28 | $117,000 | $242,000 | $246,000 | $267,000 | $271,000 |
| 29 | $119,000 | $244,000 | $248,000 | $271,000 | $275,000 |
| 30 | $123,000 | $261,000 | $265,000 | $287,000 | $291,000 |
Are You The Pilot We Are Looking For?
We look for skilled private jet pilots who will fit in with our growing team of exceptional aviators. Our crewmembers are dedicated to providing safe and efficient air transportation to our customers, representing our company in a professional manner and delivering legendary customer service.
Crewmember Qualifications
PIC
- Minimum Hours:
- Phenom 300: 3000 hours total fixed-wing time
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- ATP multi-engine rating
- First-class medical certificate
- FCC license
SIC
- Minimum SIC 1200 hours total fixed-wing time
- Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Commercial multi-engine rating
- First-class medical certificate
- CFI certificate preferred
- FCC license
or
- Minimum 900 hours total fixed-wing time
- 4-year degree
- Active employment as CFI
- Commercial multi-engine rating
- First-class medical certificate
- FCC license
What Happens Next?
If you’re the kind of team-oriented, safety-focused, exceptional pilot we’re looking for, we’ll get back to you and start the conversation that could lead to a new opportunity for both of us.
Your Future Fleet
We fly a range of proven, reliable, low-hours aircraft.
Join Our Team
Whether you have an interest in aviation, or passionate about delivering a first-class customer experience, you are just the type of person we are looking for. Are you ready to join our team?