How to Find Your Next Corporate Aviation Job: Rick Koubsky’s Advice

Finding the right corporate aviation job requires more than submitting an occasional application and waiting for a response.

BizJetJobs founder Rick Koubsky’s best advice is simple: be committed and go all in.

Corporate aviation remains competitive. A successful job search requires consistent applications, strong career materials, purposeful networking and a willingness to use every available resource.

Treat Your Job Search Like a Job

Pilots actively looking for their next position should approach the search with focus and consistency.

That means:

• Reviewing new openings regularly

• Applying for relevant jobs daily

• Maintaining an accurate, professional resume

• Writing a strong cover letter

• Networking throughout the industry

• Looking beyond publicly advertised positions

As Rick explains, finding the right opportunity is not something to take lightly. The pilots who create the most opportunities are often those who remain engaged and persistent throughout the process.

For more practical strategies, read 5 Ways to Boost Your Corporate Aviation Job Search.

Strengthen Your Resume and Cover Letter

Your resume is often an employer’s first introduction to you. Flight time, type ratings, training dates and employment history should be accurate, current and easy to understand.

A strong cover letter can help explain why your experience fits a particular position. Instead of using the same generic letter for every application, tailor it to the aircraft, operation and flight department whenever possible.

Technical qualifications matter, but corporate aviation employers are also evaluating professionalism, communication and whether a pilot will fit well within a small team.

Apply Consistently and Use Recommended Jobs

Rick recommends applying for jobs daily rather than waiting for one perfect opportunity.

BizJetJobs’ recommended-jobs feature identifies positions that match information in a member’s profile, including aircraft experience, location and relocation preferences. Keeping your profile complete and current can help produce more relevant matches.

Learn more about the BizJetJobs recommended-jobs feature.

Use the Flight-Department Directory to Network

Not every corporate aviation position is publicly advertised. Flight departments may first contact pilots they know, request recommendations or search within their professional networks.

BizJetJobs members have access to a directory containing information for more than 2,000 corporate flight departments. Depending on the available information, listings may include:

• Chief pilot or aviation contact names

• LinkedIn profile links

• Part 91 aviation email addresses

• Aircraft and location information

• Other flight-department details

Pilots can use this information to research potential employers and introduce themselves professionally. The goal is not to send the same message to hundreds of contacts. Effective networking means identifying appropriate flight departments, learning about their operations and building genuine relationships.

Get Guidance From Rick Koubsky

Rick Koubsky has worked in corporate aviation for more than 30 years. Through an official BizJetJobs career consultation, pilots can speak directly with Rick about their experience, career goals, resume and job-search strategy.

Rick’s industry experience and relationships can help pilots explore new approaches and find ways to get in front of the right people.

Learn what to expect from a career consultation with Rick Koubsky.

Career consultations with Rick Koubsky are offered directly and exclusively through BizJetJobs.

Watch Rick Koubsky’s Job-Search Advice

In this short video, Rick explains why pilots should combine consistent applications, strong career materials, networking and the right job-search resources.

▶️ Watch “How to Find Your Next Corporate Aviation Job | Rick Koubsky with BizJetJobs”

Be Committed and Go All In

No single application or networking tool guarantees a new job. Pilots improve their chances by combining multiple approaches and staying committed even when the process takes time.

Visit BizJetJobs.com to complete your profile, receive recommended job matches, search current openings and explore resources for advancing your corporate aviation career.

Questions? Reach out to us at 402-253-7809 or send us an email to [email protected].