Recruiting for Part 91 flight departments
Andrew recruits Captains, First Officers, Chief Pilots, Directors of Aviation, maintenance leaders and flight attendants for Part 91 departments. Built for private aviation, not the airlines. Permanent searches are on contingency. No retainer, no upfront fee. A fee is earned only when you hire a candidate we introduce.
Start a searchRecruit within the department’s operating reality.
We start with your mission, aircraft, base and schedule, and the crew already in place. Then Andrew approaches the strongest candidates in your type, confidentially.
From a Captain to the next aviation leader.
Pilots and crew
Vetted for skill first, then for fit with your team.
Leadership
Chief Pilot, Director of Aviation and Director of Maintenance, with reporting lines agreed before the search begins.
Succession
Replace a departing leader without disrupting the schedule.
Make the role sustainable after the hire.
Pay, workload and scope decide who stays. We set them with you before the search goes out.
Independent support for aviation leadership.
We don’t sell aircraft, manage fleets or take vendor commissions.
When the question is bigger than one hire, RAS Advisory is the place to start.
Hiring pilots & running a flight department.
- Where do I hire pilots for a private jet or flight department?
- Andrew recruits employed pilots directly and confidentially, from a single First Officer to a full crew.
- How do I find a Chief Pilot or Director of Aviation?
- Andrew identifies and vets Chief Pilots, Directors of Aviation and Directors of Maintenance. The role, reporting line and pay are agreed with you first.
- How much do private jet pilots make?
- It varies by aircraft type, role, experience and region. We give you current market guidance on pay for the specific seat.
- How do I set up a flight department?
- Define the leadership, staffing and pay, then recruit. Start when the purchase agreement is signed, well before delivery.
- Do I need a flight department, or should I use a management company?
- It depends on how you fly. We don’t sell aircraft or management, so we can help you weigh both.
- How can I get independent aviation advice not tied to selling or managing my aircraft?
- Ask someone with nothing to sell. We don’t sell aircraft, charge management fees or take transaction commissions.
- How do I reduce pilot turnover and keep my crew?
- Pay matters. So do clear roles, a realistic workload and good leadership. Hire for fit, and get those right.
- What does an aviation advisor actually do?
- Helps you decide structure, staffing, leadership, pay and succession, with no stake in selling you anything.
- How much does it cost to staff and run a flight department?
- It depends on aircraft, utilization, crew size and location. We can help you build a realistic staffing budget.
Discuss your next staffing decision.
Tell Andrew the role and the aircraft. Permanent searches are on contingency. No retainer, no upfront fee. A fee is earned only when you hire a candidate we introduce.
Start a searchOr message Andrew Gutterman directly through the contact page.