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Journey Makers Wanted — Pilot Invites 7,500 New Team Members to Join Them This Summer

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As summer travelers prepare to hit the road, Pilot is planning to hire more than 7,500 people to join its team of journey makers and fuel exceptional experiences. With competitive benefits, training and support, Pilot is dedicated to having its team members’ backs, lifting them up and helping them make the most of their miles.

Pilot is hiring for a variety of roles across its owned and operated travel center brands, on-site restaurants and tanker fleet to help fuel the journey for its 1.2 million guests each day. Opportunities include hourly positions, leadership roles, facility maintenance technicians and fuel tanker drivers.

“At Pilot, we’re more than a workplace — we’re a community of journey makers who show people they matter at every turn,” said Julius Cox, executive vice president and chief people officer at Pilot. “We are seeking purpose-driven individuals who embody our virtues – driven, reliable, authentic and welcoming – to join our team this summer and beyond.”

Pilot is committed to and invests in its team members by fostering a people-first culture that offers a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks designed to support team members.

Perks and benefits for eligible team members include:

  • Competitive, weekly pay
  • Gas discounts
  • $10 meal and beverage credit each shift
  • Paid time off
  • Low-cost, comprehensive health and well-being plans
  • Access to 24/7 on-demand healthcare (U.S. team members)
  • Paid parental leave (U.S. team members)
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Rewards and recognition programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Pilot Cares hardship assistance program

“Here, you’ll find a community where we prioritize a people-first culture that ensures every team member feels seen, appreciated and knows they belong,” emphasized Cox. “No matter where your path begins, our team of journey makers welcomes you to join a company where all team members and guests matter.”

To learn more about Pilot’s benefits and to apply to become a journey maker, visit jobs.pilotflyingj.com.

Pilot is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and fair employment practices. Pilot strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against team members, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

About Pilot

Pilot Travel Centers LLC ("Pilot") is committed to showing people they matter at every turn as the leading energy and experience provider people rely on to fuel their journeys. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and employs approximately 30,000 team members. As the largest network of travel centers, Pilot has nearly 900 locations in 44 states and five Canadian provinces, serving an average of 1.2 million guests per day. In addition to travel center services, Pilot and its partners offer trucking fleets a variety of solutions for fuel, credit, factoring, maintenance and rewards. The company operates North America's third largest fuel tanker fleet and supplies approximately 12 billion gallons of fuel per year. Pilot is shaping the future of energy as one of the largest providers of biodiesel and renewable fuels and through the development of its EV charging network and low carbon fueling alternatives. For additional information about Pilot, visit pilotflyingj.com.

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Krissy Patterson
Manager, External Marketing Communications
Pilot Company
Krissy.Patterson@pilottravelcenters.com

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Krissy Patterson
Manager, External Marketing Communications
Pilot Company
Krissy.Patterson@pilottravelcenters.com

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