Responsible for the safe and timely completion of flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs)
Operates assigned flights after determining the airworthiness of the aircraft and reviewing all current factors such as weather, field conditions, navigational aids, etc., relative to the safe operation of the flight
Responsible for the operation of the aircraft during the designated period of duty unless relieved by Company authority – this involves operating the aircraft according to applicable Company policies and FARs
Responsible for the supervision and enroute performance of other crewmembers assigned to their aircraft
Maintains a high degree of proficiency and a thorough knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and systems applicable to the aircraft flown
Through completion of appropriate pre- and post-flight inspection, ensures the airworthy condition of assigned aircraft in accordance with Company policy and FARs
Becomes familiar with existing and forecast departure, arrival, and if applicable, alternate station weather prior to each flight
Ensures that the flight is planned and fueled properly so that it may be conducted safely and in accordance with current policies and regulations
Assists with and ensures proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points where other company personnel are not available
Notifies crew and passengers promptly of turbulence, adverse weatherconditions or any other operational factors affecting the flight
Ensures that the load manifest for a flight is reviewed and the passenger count is verified prior to each departure
Advises the dispatcher in a timely manner, of any situation that could affect the flight schedule – the dispatcher will then arrange for any necessary diversion, cancellation, rerouting, or rescheduling of aircraft and will notify the affected Flight Crews, who will be expected to comply
Observe the Rules of Conduct for all employees as outlined in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook
The knowledge and ability to assess risk and use the proper resources to keep risk to an acceptable level during all phases of ground and flight operations
Perform such other flight officer duties as assigned by the Company ... Continue Reading
Minimum Qualification
Must be at least 23 years old at the time of hire
High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating
Must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 121.436(a)(3)
Must have a minimum of 1000 Flight Hours in air carrier operations as second in command in a US Part 121 Operation, a pilot in command operations under either US 135.233(a)(1) or US 91.1053(a)(2)(i) or any combination of these
Must have a minimum of 3,000 hours fixed wing time
Must have 2,000 hours total time in large, Group II transport category, fixed-wing aircraft (More than 41,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight)
Must have 500 hours of PIC in large, Group II transport category aircraft (More than 41,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight)
Note: PIC is defined as Captain or Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls
Must maintain Pilot training history in accordance with the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA)
Must have or be able to obtain a current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate
Must have or be able to obtain an FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
Must have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. driver’s license
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport
Must have authorization to work in the USA as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
If applicable, must have a US Permanent Resident Card (commonly called Green Card) in your possession at the time of application
Must be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States
Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a background check
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language ... Continue Reading
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