Jet Linx Aviation rolled out a Time & Tenure Career Pathway program to attract and retain top talent with a “pro pilot culture.” The operator said the program is designed to provide stability and practicability for its pilots with defined titles and salary progression based on total time and time in type, along with tenure with the company.
Under the program, salary bands are formalized with a clear path from first officer to senior captain across Jet Linx’s light, midsize, super-midsize, and heavy jet fleets. The program rewards Jet Linx pilots for continued service with the company, along with their cumulative expertise in aircraft type. For light and midsize jets, Jet Linx is introducing junior captain and senior captain positions, respectively. Senior captains then carries up to the larger aircraft, providing more career advancement opportunities, it said.
"Jet Linx has always been committed to providing its pilots with the best possible working environment and opportunities for career advancement," said company president and CEO Jamie Walker, adding the program was derived from feedback from flight crews.
Current pilots will be able to qualify as junior captains sooner than direct-entry captain requirements. The program also includes a senior captain bonus program, including at the time of promotion and on the anniversary of the promotion. Company pilots will have priority in upgrades and first access to open positions.