First officers report to the Chief Pilot administratively and to his or her assigned Captain functionally during FAR 121 duty periods.
Must be knowledgeable of the USA Jet General Operations Manual, FARs, OpSpecs, Aircraft Flight Manual, and other instructions pertinent to duties.
Determines that they meet the flight and duty time limitation, is adequately rested, and in proper uniform.
Shall keep the PIC appraised per the Company SOP in all phases of flight. At the discretion of the PIC, the Second-in-Command may be requested to perform addition duties as follows:
Filing, opening, or closing flight plans
Conducting preflight and post-flight inspections
Checking to ensure required documents, navigational aids, manuals, and equipment are on board
Participate or facilitate in the loading/off loading of cargo and/or passengers, as applicable
Supervises or completes the securing of cargo, cargo nets, and flight crew barrier
Determining that carry-on items are properly stowed
Brief couriers or jumpseaters
Perform ATC Communications
The FO is considered in training for upgrading to Captain and is expected to take advantage of all Captain instructions and information available.
Assists other Crewmembers as necessary.
Execute applicable ground security requirements as mandated by the TSA. Duties shall include but not be limited to:
Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)
Aircraft security requirements
Cargo security requirements
Passenger security requirements
Ensure that all air cargo is accepted, inspected, loaded, and secured aboard the aircraft in accordance with all applicable domestic/international regulatory and Company requirements.
Responsible to actively participate in USA Jet Safety Programs and Safety Management System. Required to report all safety concerns in a timely manner. Required to ensure that they and their co-workers are performing their functions in the safest possible manner. Required to follow the standards of the Occupational Safety and Health Organization with legal authority at the location at which they are working.
What You’ll Bring
Must hold the appropriate licenses and certificates as defined in this manual
Must complete the training, checking, and qualification requirements defined in USA Jet approved/accepted manuals
Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently