[redacted], the largest operator of the Shorts 360 aircraft in the Continental United States and Caribbean, is accepting applications for Direct Entry Captain positions.

This posting is not for an immediate opening.  We are currently accepting applications for future new hire training class dates.

This position will act a Captain on a Shorts 360 aircraft. He/She is working in a fast-paced role responsible for all aspects of flight preparation and completion of flights to transport cargo.

The Direct Entry Captain experience requirements include the following: 

• 1200 total hours 

• 500 hours cross country

• 100 hours night

• 75 hours instrument

The Captain’s responsibilities include but are not limited to transporting cargo, flight planning, maintaining flight logs, charts, reports, and more.

To be successful as a pilot, you should be detail-oriented and be able to focus under pressure. Outstanding candidates are lifelong learners with superb self-confidence and situational awareness.

This is a fast-paced job where additional duties can be assigned by the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations.

PLEASE NOTE:  To be considered for this position you must be open and willing to working at any [redacted] location. Candidates would not be assigned a work location until the end of training.  Training is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and last 6-8 weeks. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Captain Responsibilities:

• All aspects of flight preparation and completion

• Maintaining flight logs, charts, reports and other requested documentation

• Operating the aircraft safely and maintaining a good degree of professionalism at all times.

• Monitoring weather conditions and communicating with air traffic control during flights.

• Exercising crew resource management (CRM)

• Filing flight plans (as necessary)

• Getting enough rest between flights.

• Anticipating issues and maintaining professionalism during emergencies.

REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED

• Commercial Multi-Engine and Instrument Rating 

• FCC restricted radiotelephone operator permit

• Valid US Passport

• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident with work authorization to perform work within the United States

• You must be able to verify your previous employment dates for a 10-year period, with each past employer as per our USPS postal route contact requirements if you have been working that long

• Must be willing to relocate to any base