Job Description
Job Title:  Helicopter / Fixed Wing Pilot (First Officer)
Posting Start Date:  8/6/26
Posting Location:  Ada (Grand Rapids), MI
Requisition ID:  43335

Job title:               Helicopter / Fixed Wing Pilot (First Officer)

Department:         Aircraft Administration / Corporate Aviation

Salary Grade:       EXW_16

Salary Range:      $190,270 - $200,284

Location:              Gerald R. Ford International Airport

 

What’s special about this team: 

 

The Corporate Flight team at Amway provides aircraft services to AMWAY executives and employees.  This team is known for professionalism and service in the air and on the ground.  This world-class fight department has set the highest standards of professionalism, safety ,and customer service for sixty years.  This team works collaboratively to deliver a superior flight experience, offering protection and comfort to all passengers.  Your flexibility to accommodate business needs and your emotional intelligence to adapt to various situations and individuals will be valued on this team.  You will support global travel, flying and average of 12 days a month, with extended overnights required.

 

How you would contribute to the role:

 

If you are a professional corporate pilot with experience flying in a global environment, this role may be for you!  You will prioritize safety and be responsible for the overall operation of this aircraft, passengers, and crew.  You will ensure that all flight and ground operations comply with FAA regulations and will prepare the plane for flight by pre-flight inspections, flight planning, routing, fuel requirements, airport requirements, and traffic control.  This is critical as your decisions directly impactall passengers and crew safety.  This role will have you gone several weekends and some holidays but will offer abundant experiences.  Consider this role if you seek a role that provides a premier travel experience without the hassle of airport terminals, hotel shuttles, commuting, or jump seats!

 

Perks in this role include:

  • Industry leading full time salary with annual increases, holiday pay and annual bonuses
  • Initial and recurrent training through FlightSafety International
  • Private world-class 190,000 sq. ft. hanger complex based in Grand Rapids, MI
  • Hotels, meals, and expenses paid while flying trips
  • Company provided uniforms and dry cleaning service
  • Benefits:  Health, dental, vision, STD/LTD,  Life, Loss of Medical Coverage, 401K with match up to 6%
  • Relocation support
  • Job Stability associated with the flight department operating for over 60 years with 11 jet aircraft and 2 helicopters

 

Required Qualifications:

  • ATP MEL
  • Helicopter Rating
  • 2000 hours total flight time, 500 hours multi-engine, 1,000 hours helicopter
  • Type rating in CE-525, EMB-550 preferred
  • FCC Radio License, Valid Driver’s License and current valid Passport
  • First Class Medial
  • Ability to fulfill and comply with all entry requirements for countries visited in the scope of flying

Skills to be successful in the role:

  • Ability to work weekends and holidays and support a schedule of 9 –12 days a month
  • High Standards for professionalism, safety, and customer service

 

Amway does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Amway immigration sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, STEM OPT, TN, etc.) now or in the future.

Information at a Glance

Helping People Live Better Lives

Amway is based in Ada, Michigan, U.S.A., with global headquarters still located on the same property where the company was founded. Family-owned and guided by enduring values, we continue to be shaped by our Founders Fundamentals. Since 1959, our heart has remained the same: helping people realize their potential. Today, that mission spans six continents and more than 100 countries and territories.