Aero pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Aero, first officers need at least 2,000 hours. 4 open vacancies list their own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 2,000 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | FAA ATP, Class 1 medical, FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit |
| Type rating | Required (Gulfstream IV for the FO advert) |
| Other | Gulfstream IV FO advert: 2,000 h total, 500 h PIC, 100 h in type, 1,000 h jet, at least 1 year Part 135 and/or 121 experience; no visa sponsorship; TSA background check; DOT drug testing. |
Requirements in the open adverts (4)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician | – | – | – | FAA A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) | – | – |
| EMB Captain, NY | – | – | – | ATP (multi-engine), unrestricted | – | – |
| Gulfstream G-IV First Officer, OPF | 2,000 hours | 500 hours | Gulfstream G-IV | ATP | – | – |
| Gulfstream G-IV First Officer, VNY | 2,000 hours | 500 hours | Gulfstream G-IV | ATP | – | – |
Taken from each advert. The advert itself always prevails.