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Benefits of flying for Wheels Up Private Jets

Retired or retiring soon from a major airline? At Wheels Up Private Jets, you can keep flying on your own terms. Live where you want, and decide what type of schedule works for you. We can cater to your lifestyle and keep you in the air.

Choose from full or part-time opportunities
No commuting: We fly our pilots to and from the aircraft as long As long as you live within 90 minutes drive time of a location with Delta® service in the contiguous U.S.

You can Fly Part-Time

When staying grounded isn’t your idea of retirement, but you’ve got more flying to do, consider our new 8-on/20-off schedule and you can live where you want.

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Fly the World. Skip the Commute.

We fly our pilots to and from the aircraft, positive space on Delta Air Lines®. As long as you live within 90 minutes drive time of a location with Delta® service in the contiguous U.S., you’ll never need a crash pad and you can live where you want.

A World-Class Team

Join a team dedicated to making Wheels Up Private Jets the industry leader in private aviation, setting the standard for uncompromised safety, meaningful client experiences, and customized travel solutions.

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Testimonials from Our Pilots

Citation CJ3 Captain
Life changing experience

Coming to Delta Private has been a life changing experience. It has given me many different career opportunities and experiences of being a pilot that I wouldn’t have anywhere else. Coming from 121 operations to flying 135 has been a great experience.
Captain Donald Nin
Work/Life Balance

Working at Delta Private Jets has improved my quality of life both professionally and personally. They provided me with a schedule that I can work with. On a typical rotation, I have had an over night next to the the Rockies. Then the next night in the Caribbean. As more planes come to our fleet I had the opportunity to move on to another airplane. I started out as a Turn Key Captain on a Beechjet, then I advanced to the Core fleet in the Citation XL as a Captain. I believe having Delta Private Jets in my resume will open doors for any future endeavors.
Citation Excel SIC
Keep on Flying

I reached the mandatory retirement age of 65 in November of 2016, but was not ready mentally or physically to give up my aviation career! Delta Private Jets gave me the opportunity to continue in a profession that I have loved for over 45 years and will allow me to leave on my terms! I have met some true professionals in my 2 years at Delta Private Jets and I truly appreciate the extra “cockpit” time the company has given me!
Citation CJ3 First Officer
An amazing company

Delta Private Jets has been nothing short of an amazing company to be a part of. I have never been through flight training that is as impeccable and thorough as DPJ’s training program. Compared to past companies, I have never left training feeling more prepared and equipped to start on the job as a new employee. DPJ not only has a name that is renowned, but a team of employees to back it up.
Citation Excel First Officer
A great place to work

Coming from a career in Part 91 I wasn’t sure if I would like the high demand of Part 135 or the 8/6 schedule. It turns out that I enjoy both. We fly to so many diverse destinations and face unique situations that my knowledge and skills are constantly challenged and improving. In part 91 I had more nights at home but I didn’t have hard days off. At DPJ we work hard for a week and no one bothers us on our week off, which makes for a good work/life balance. If you’re looking for a challenging and diverse flying career, DPJ is a great place to work.

Career

Earn a PIC type rating
Guaranteed Delta Air Lines® resume review
Paid ATP CTP training
18-24 months PIC upgrade time

Compensation

All new pay scale launched Summer 2019
Per diem pay of $45 domestic/ $85 international per day while on assignment
Volunteer flying on days off paid at 150% standard day rate
Company covers FAA Medicals and Known Crewmember enrollment
401K match (Company matches 70% of the first 5% of the employee's contribution)
Comprehensive health and insurance coverage

Lifestyle

8 on / 6 off rotations
Home basing. No commuting and no crash pads
Positive space travel to/from aircraft location. Home base must be within 90 minutes drive time of a Delta® served location in the contiguous U.S.
Scheduled PTO based on seniority

Qualifications

Possess an ATP or be eligible to enroll in an ATP CTP program
First Class Medical and valid Passport
Eligible to work in the US
High School Diploma or GED

Questions?

PilotRecruiting@DeltaPrivateJets.com

As an equal opportunity employer, Wheels Up Private Jets recognizes that our strength lies in our people. We are committed to diversity. EEO is the Law.

Accommodation for Applicants With Disabilities: Wheels Up Private Jets LLC. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and provides reasonable accommodation in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may email us at pilotrecruiting@deltaprivatejets.com or alternatively send a fax to 859-334-6552. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as the subject line of your email or as the title of your fax document.

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