The PlaneSense PC12 First Officer assists the Captain and acts as Second-In-Command of the airplane. The First Officer assists with decision making, in coordination with the Captain, throughout all phases of flight operations and is adaptive to an active and rapidly changing flight schedule.
The First Officer must possess an extensive knowledge of aviation weather, federal aviation regulations, international customs, immigration requirements, specific aircraft systems, our Company policies and procedures, and must be thoroughly familiar with flying in an IFR and VFR environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
First Officer duties include, but are not limited to, assisting the Captain in reviewing weather and NOTAMS, reviewing information provided by the Flight Operations Center to ensure accuracy, confirming compliance with applicable FARs, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, ensuring a thorough preflight aircraft inspection has been completed, overall care and cleanliness of the aircraft, updating aircraft charts and navigation databases, obtaining IFR clearances, loading passenger luggage, and interacting with passengers to provide them with a quality customer service experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Commercial, SEL with instrument rating
1st or 2nd class medical certificate
750 hours total time
Superior customer service skills
Excellent IFR knowledge and superior BAI flying ability
Highly qualified candidates will have 1000 TT, CFII and 75+ hours of instrument time
Current passport with unrestricted international travel privileges
Valid driver’s license
Preferred: Part 135 and/or Part 91 subpart K; Corporate flight; and/or flight time in advanced avionics systems or glass systems. Bachelor’s degree.
Computer Skills:
Familiarity with TAA aircraft and advanced aircraft systems
Selection Process:
Application Screening
Technical Interview
In-person interview to include flight simulator evaluation
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to remain stationary and occasionally stand or walk, use hands and fingers to type, write, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 12+ hours) in a confined cockpit.
Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate flight controls, avionics, and communication equipment.
Ability to reach, bend, and twist inside and outside of the aircraft cockpit.
Ability to lift, carry, bend, and turn with items weighing up to 100 pounds (such as flight bags, charts, passenger luggage, or emergency equipment).
Ability to efficiently respond to in-flight situations and execute emergency procedures.
Work Environment:
Must be able to perform all duties in various weather conditions and time constraints. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, bright lights, fuel, deice/anti-ice fluids and other HAZMAT classified items. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Primarily in an aircraft cockpit, often in confined spaces with limited mobility.
Exposure to varying weather conditions, including turbulence and extreme temperatures during flights.
Frequent travel, including overnight layovers and irregular schedules (weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts).
High-altitude environment with changes in cabin pressure.
Long hours with potential for fatigue; within FAA rest and duty regulations.
Interaction with co-pilots, crew members, air traffic controllers, and passengers is required.
Additional Details:
Tattoos, body piercings and/or tongue rings may be approved at the discretion of the Chief Pilots. Pilots may be asked to conceal their tattoos or remove any piercings at the discretion of the Chief Pilots if it is deemed not in line with the Company’s appearance, uniform, and dress code.