Norfolk Southern — Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
To operate the Company aircraft as called upon, providing safe, comfortable, and efficient air transportation within established Company policies and government regulations.
Principal Duties: • Acts as PIC or SIC, ensures safety of flight, airworthiness of company aircraft, and meets passengers’ needs.
• Reviews weather, NOTAMs, and calculates aircraft Performance and Weight and Balance.
• Files flight plans and ensures compliance with FAA regulations and ICAO standards. Operates aircraft in compliance with Manufacturer and Company SOPs.
• Addresses passenger needs such as security requirements, ground transportation, catering, and baggage handling.
• Contributes to the Flight Department’s SMS through active participation and hazard identification and reporting.
• Trains and maintains certification on NS aircraft.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Pilot.
Education: • Preferred Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• Preferred Majors: None listed
Job Related Experience: • Minimum Level: 1,500 hours total time; 500 hours multi-engine turbine;
• Preferred Level: 6-10 years corporate flying experience; 5,000 hours total time; 2,500 hours multiengine Jet; recent International Experience.
Licenses/Certifications: • Required: ATP-CTP completed; valid US Passport; FAA First Class Medical
• Preferred: ATP; CL-604 Type Rating (604/605/650) or EMB-550 Type Rating.
Technical Skills: • Must possess a strong knowledge of aircraft systems, Avionics, Air Traffic Control procedures, FAR’s, and navigational systems and procedures.
• EFB use, Arinc, ForeFlight
• MS Word, Excel, Teams
• MS Outlook
Skills and Abilities: • Competent Decision Making
• Customer Service Skills
• Multi-tasking
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
Career Path: • Future Jobs: • Captain
• Assistant Chief Pilot
• Chief Pilot
• Director Aviation
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