The First Officer is the second in command and performs the duties as described below, and as directed by the Captain. We are searching for pilots who are committed to our profession and seeking a long term career at Allegiant. We look to develop our pilots as leaders who share our passion for aviation, are innovative within the industry and strive to be Captains in every aspect of the word.
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Minimum Requirements:
Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Certification: Yes
Certification Details:
•A valid Airline Transport Pilot Certificate, Airplane multi-engine rating and "English proficiency" endorsement or, a valid Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land Certificate with Instrument Rating and "English Proficient" endorsement.
•Crewmembers who hold a Commercial Certificate must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.153 for an Airline Transport Certificate. In addition, these crewmembers must meet the eligibility requirements specified in 14 CFR 61.153 for an Airline Transport Certificate. In addition, these crewmembers must meet the aeronautical experience requirements specified in [14 CFR 61.159] or [14 CFR 61.160]. Note: Multi Engine flight time accrued under an approved Allegiant training program may be used towards the required aeronautical experience for an ATP Certificate (up to 25 hours).
•FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
•FCC Radiotelephone Operators Permit.
•All required documentation required for proof of basis of issuance of ATP or R-ATP Certificate (Airplane Commercial Applicants or Foreign Pilot Certificate Holders only).
Valid/Unexpired Passport Book: Yes
Unexpired Driver's License: Yes
Minimum Total Time Experience:
•1,500 Flight Hours if eligible per 14 CFR 61.159(a).
•1,250 Flight Hours if eligible per 14 CFR 61.160(c) or (d).
•1,000 Flight Hours if eligible per 14 CFR 61.160(b).
•750 Flight Hours if eligible per 14 CFR 61.160(a).
Minimum Aeronautical Experience (Note: All hours listed below are actual flight hours, no simulator time or night landing credit recognized):
•500 hours of fixed-wing flight time.
•200 hours of cross-country flight time.
•100 hours of night flight time.
•25 hours of Airplane Multi-Engine flight time.
•75 hours of instrument flight time (can be a combination of actual and simulated conditions).
•250 hours of flight time in an airplane as pilot in command (PIC).
•100 hours of cross-country flight time as PIC.
•25 hours of night flight time as PIC.
•All Aeronautical Experience must be logged in accordance with 14 CFR 61.51. Military flight records may be used as additional evidence of meeting aeronautical experience requirements.
•Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to receive and understand instructions, directives, and ensure safety, as well as the ability to interact with customers, is a requirement of the job.
•At least 21 Years old.
Preferred Requirements
•FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Multi-Engine Land Certificate (restricted or unrestricted).
•Bachelor's degree.
•Part 121 experience.
•Basic computer skills.
Job Duties
•Each crew-member's first responsibility is the safety of passengers, other crew-members and the aircraft.
•Familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the Captain.
•Bring to the Captain’s attention, assertively if necessary, information regarding the safety of flight which the Captain may not have considered.
•Bring to the Captain’s attention any deviation from standard operating procedures.
•Familiar with weather, payload, fuel, and other factors which apply to the flight.
•Completes necessary avionics, flight instrument, systems and fuel quantity checks.
•Reports mechanical discrepancies to the Captain.
•Prepares the load manifest, including weight and balance computations, and confirm, along with the Captain, that the aircraft is properly loaded and within center of gravity and performance limits for takeoff.
•Operates the aircraft or assists the Captain as directed.
•Verifies that each checklist is properly completed.
•Monitors ATC clearances and ensure that the Captain understands clearances accepted from ATC.
•Assists in securing the aircraft when necessary at termination of the flight.
•All pilots must verify their flight time by logbooks.
•Model Allegiant’s customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.
•Other duties as assigned.