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Department: Aviation

Location:  Lakeland, FL

Overview

Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 50 years, our associates have built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other respectfully and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, our business, and each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced require intelligent, dedicated people working in a supportive environment.

The Co-Captain, as a crew member, will perform flight operations and Copilot duties for the Beechcraft King Air 350i aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Captain in aircraft operations that include inflight cockpit resource management, aircraft preflight, monitoring aircraft fueling, baggage loading, galley requirements, aircraft maintenance management, and hanger duties as requested by the Chief Pilot

• Aircraft flight operations that include aircraft flight readiness, flight plans, required fuel loads, weather briefs, weight and balance requirements, clearances, and cockpit crew procedures. Passenger assistance requests

Qualifications

Flight Experience

• Corporate Aviation part 91

• A minimum of 2500 hours logged as Pilot in Command

• 500 hours in Multi Turbine powered aircraft

• 1000 hours in Multi-Engine aircraft

• 250 hours Pilot in Command (Beechcraft King Air 350 Preferred)

• High Altitude Endorsement, RVSM Training

Education/Training/Certification

• Must hold an FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Multi-Engine land and Instrument Rating

• BE-300 Type Rating is strongly preferred

• Manufacture’s approved Ground and Flight School in Beechcraft King Air 350 Model

• Second Class FAA Medical Certificate

• High Altitude Log book endorsement

• RVSM training Certificate

• Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform pilot cockpit duties in both low and high-stress environments in all phases of flight

• Ability to provide professional assistance for Executive passengers

• Ability to load and unload passenger luggage and or cargo onto aircraft

• Ability to perform aircraft cleaning, servicing, galley, and corporate hanger duties

• Demonstrate analytical ability, attention to detail, and computer skills

• Solid judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

• A proven record of taking initiative and responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team

  Benefits:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability