First Officer qualifications:
Job Title: First Officer (B747/A330)
Location: Home Based Department: Flight Operations Reports To: Chief Pilot FLSA Status: Exempt Summary:
National First Officers, also known as second-in-command (SIC), report to the Chief Pilot and are functionally responsible to the Pilot in Command (PIC) of the flight to which they are assigned.
The First Officer plays a vital component in the safe operation of National aircraft by assisting the captain in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) and company policies and procedures. First Officers are expected to exercise responsibilities in a manner that promotes teamwork, professionalism, and mentorship. Duties & Responsibilities: • Must be thoroughly familiar with and adhere to instructions and procedures contained in the applicable company operational manuals. • Responsible for compliance with all regulations promulgated by both the FAA, foreign aviation authority if applicable, and the Company for the conduct of the flight. • Responsible for compliance with all clearances and directives issued by valid controlling agencies, i.e., Air Traffic Control (ATC), and Ground Control, etc. • Is considered to be in training for upgrading to Captain. Must take advantage of all Captain instructions and information available to prepare accordingly through observing closely the standard in-flight operating procedures and other techniques used by Captains during flight. • Ensures necessary forms and flight deck supplies are adequately stocked and available to the crew prior to each flight. • Performs the duties of a Relief Officer on a crew of 3 or more Pilots • Additional responsibilities may be found in [Company]’ General Operations Manual.
Qualifications:
• Hold a current and unrestricted ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement. • Hold a current FAA First Class medical Certificate. • Hold and FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. • Hold a valid U.S. passport with no restrictions on international travel. • Legally authorized to work in the United States. • Have a minimum of 2500 hours total time. • Have a minimum of 500 hours of turbine time. • Have a minimum of 1000 hours fixed wing or 500 hours with a 121 carrier. Human Resources Department Last Revised 10/21/2024 2 • Minimum age of 23 (All National pilots are subject to FAA 121 mandatory retirement regulations). • Note: ATP issued with a CIRC APCH-VMC Only limitation is acceptable. • Current and qualified operating in Part 121, 135 or 91 environments. (Preferred)
CAPTAIN qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Hold a current and unrestricted FAA ATP certificate with an airplane category multiengine class rating and English proficiency endorsement. Note: ATP issued with a CIRC APCH-VMC Only limitation is acceptable. • Hold a current FAA First Class medical Certificate. • Hold and FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit. • Have a minimum of 7000 hours total time. • Have a minimum of 1000 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) time or Second in command (SIC) to qualify per FAR 121.436. (Hours must be obtained under Title 14 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations). Human Resources Department Last Revised 10/21/2024 2 • All National pilots are subject to FAA 121 mandatory retirement regulations. • Valid U.S. or Foreign passport with applicable visas for international travel. Foreign nationals must be able to obtain the required visas to operate [Company] flights. Passport must be valid for at least one year from application date. • U.S. based Pilots must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Responsibilities:
• The PIC is responsible for the safety of all crew members, passengers, and/or cargo on board the aircraft when the doors are closed. • Ensures mandatory checklists are complied with. • The PIC is responsible for the overall safe conduct of the flight consistent with good judgment for all Crewmembers, passengers, and/or cargo on board the aircraft from the moment the aircraft is. • ready to move for the purpose of taking off until the moment it finally comes to rest at the end of the flight and the engines are shut down. • The PIC is responsible for determining that his entire crew is legally certificated, legally scheduled, • and adequately rested. • The PIC will ensure the use of Normal Procedures Checklists throughout the flight. • The PIC will not begin a flight without all appropriate information to conduct the flight safely. • Additional responsibilities