BUSINESS AVIATION (FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP)
Flexjet: pilot interview prep
The essentials
- CEO
- Michael Silvestro
- Origin
- American; European presence at Farnborough, near London
- Model
- Fractional ownership and jet cards; "Red Label" programme with a dedicated crew per aircraft
- European AOCs
- United Kingdom and Malta
- Fleet
- About 360 aircraft by end 2026
The fleet
- Embraer Phenom 300/300E, Praetor 500 and 600
- Bombardier Challenger 300/350/3500
- Gulfstream G450, G500, G650 and G700
Good to know
- A USD 34 million private terminal at Farnborough, with an operations centre and maintenance.
- Strong transatlantic growth.
- NetJets' direct competitor.
How to prepare
- Know the Praetor 600 and Phenom 300, pillars of the European fleet.
- Understand the dedicated-crew concept (Red Label).
- A UK licence may be required for the UK AOC: check.
Questions to prepare
- Why business aviation, and why Flexjet?
- How do you handle a demanding client or a last-minute schedule change?
- Are you ready for long rotations and high availability?
Recruitment
Watch Business aviation pilots
Openings posted as they come on the careers site.
Minimum experience and sometimes a type rating are often required.
Open applications and networking matter a lot in business aviation. Always check the airline's website before applying.
Public information checked on 15 October 2026. Leadership and fleets change: double-check before your interview. Sources: 1, 2.
In the app: the full guide, its mind map, a 5-question quiz on Flexjet and tracking of your preparation.