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How much do g280 pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for g280 pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a G280 pilot do?

A typical day for a G280 Pilot involves completing pre-flight checks, reviewing weather and flight plans, coordinating with co-pilots and ground crew, and ensuring that all safety procedures are followed before takeoff. Throughout the flight, you are responsible for monitoring aircraft systems, maintaining communication with air traffic control, and making real-time decisions to ensure a smooth journey. After landing, duties often include completing post-flight documentation and debriefing with the team. The role requires adaptability to varying schedules and destinations, offering both variety and opportunities for professional growth.

What is a G280 pilot?

A G280 Pilot is responsible for operating the Gulfstream G280, a super-midsize business jet, for corporate or charter travel. Their duties include flight planning, ensuring passenger safety, coordinating with air traffic control, and managing aircraft systems. G280 Pilots must hold the necessary licenses, typically an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate, and undergo specialized training for the aircraft. They may also conduct international flights, requiring knowledge of global aviation regulations. The role demands strong decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure smooth and safe operations.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a G280 pilot?

To thrive as a G280 Pilot, you need advanced aeronautical knowledge, extensive flight experience—usually with an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate—and specific training on the Gulfstream G280 aircraft. Proficiency with avionics suites, flight planning software, and navigation systems such as FMS and GPS is essential. Strong decision-making, situational awareness, and excellent communication skills set exceptional pilots apart. These competencies are crucial to ensuring passenger safety, regulatory compliance, and effective operations in a dynamic aviation environment.

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What are the most commonly searched types of G280 Pilot jobs? The most popular types of G280 Pilot jobs are:
Infographic showing various G280 Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Jet Aviation Staffing-G280 Captain-Houston, Texas

Jet Aviation

Houston, TX • On-site

$210K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 17 days ago


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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industry's most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.
Position Summary
Perform responsibilities acting as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) in our worldwide flight department safely and efficiently with emphasis on passenger service and safety.
Responsibilities
  • Safely and proficiently, operate private company aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs.
  • Plan flights, selecting the safest and most efficient routes, providing for contingencies, determine appropriate fuel loads, and developing alternative flight plan routes. Review all pertinent NOTAMS. Review and interpret weather reports to finalize flight plan.
  • Perform aircraft pre-flight inspection verifying airworthy condition as well as post flight inspections. Determining the accurate loading of passengers, baggage and cargo including calculating and solving weight and balance problems
  • Utilizing Flight Risk Assessment Tool consistently to assess and mitigate risk.
  • Complete records and appropriate entries in aircraft logbooks/operations forms
  • Collaborates to complete complex and non-routine responsibilities working in an agile environment. Applies flight experience to resolve issues. Discusses escalated issue recommendations with peers or manager. Exhibits accountability for work and behaviors. Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Takes the initiative to discuss assignments, expectations, priorities and deadlines as well as seek guidance and coaching from manager. Notifies manager when workload is light and volunteers for additional work. Adjusts quickly to new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
  • Identifies efficiencies and bad or unsafe process to team and manager. Drafts standard operating procedures (SOP) and develops job aids.
  • Participation in SMS program and continuing SMS culture.
  • This description is not an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job.

Education & Licenses
  • Associate's degree or equivalent educational hours or technical school; Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Commercial Multi-Engine Land Certificate, Instrument Airplane (ATP or ATP-CTP Course Completion Preferred)
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certification
  • Type Rating Highly Preferred

Minimum Requirements
  • At least four (4) years commercial or private flight experience with advanced technology EFIS and FMS cockpit systems
  • Minimum 3000 hours total flight time completed/logged (TT)
  • Minimum 1000 hours multiengine airplane flight time completed/logged (TT) jet or turboprop

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Cognitive Ability including reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, learn from experience, and appropriately apply learning to new situations.
  • Process and results oriented, motivated to keep projects moving ahead by removing obstacles and exploring alternatives
  • Applies best practices in documenting business requirements in an iterative way, particularly using agile methodologies
  • Ability to create clear reports and data visualizations to assist in decision-making and problem analysis
  • Conversant in technical discipline acumen
  • Must have a positive attitude, a drive to continually advance your understanding of the industry and business, and is highly self-motivated
  • Ability to build professional and trusting business relations
  • Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management within department
  • Professional written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient MS Office Suite skills
  • Work hours are completely variable Monday through Sunday, with long work days
  • Ability to travel away from home with frequent overnight layovers
  • Valid passport and the ability to travel overseas for worldwide operations.
  • Possess a service excellence attitude

Compensation Data
The anticipated salary range for this position is $210,000 to $230,000. Please note that this range is not a guaranteed offer of compensation. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, geographic location, and other relevant considerations.
Company Benefits
Our customer offers a competitive benefits package including health coverage and a 401(k) plan to support your well-being and financial future.
Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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