Description
[redacted], founded in 2012, is based in Nassau, Bahamas and operates more than 3,000 flights per year to more than 250 destinations across the Bahamas, United States, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Trans Island is the largest charter operator in The Bahamas with the youngest fleet in the region, operating 8 planes from three crew bases and two maintenance stations.
[redacted] holds ARGUS and Wyvern Safety Ratings and has set the standard for charter operations in the region.
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a one year contract of flying in the Bahamas and throughout the Caribbean, if you like it stay longer, or let us help you move on and develop your flying career!
[redacted] is the largest wheeled Caravan Operator in the Bahamas and South Florida region with a fleet of 5 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft with an average fleet age of 2.3 years old. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of safety and service in the region, while providing pilots with the adventure of a lifetime flying throughout the Bahamas and Caribbean in our new planes, Pilots can expect to fly between 500 and 700 hours per year.
Contract Period
The contract period for this employment position is 12 months.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Captains are responsible for the safe conduct of flights to which they are assigned. Captains report directly to the chief pilot. When assigned to a flight, the captain has the final authority in the operation of the aircraft. Captains must ensure compliance with all applicable local and international regulations, as well as the policies and procedures specified in the company operations manual. Captains are the company’s most visible representative to the passengers and must act with tact and decorum while ensuring an efficient and safe operation.
The duties of the Caravan Captain include:
Present a professional and positive image of [redacted]
Practices safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures
Provide clear, accurate and timely communication to passengers, customers, agents, pilots and dispatch
Check aircraft prior to flights and ensures engines, controls, instruments and other systems are functioning properly. Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, functioning of aircraft, altitudes, plane weight, weather, wind, tide and swell conditions before and during flight
Communicates flight status to control tower, dispatch, and outstations clearly and timely
Ensure that all cargo has been loaded and that the aircraft weight is properly balanced
Plan and operate flights according to government and company regulations to ensure flight safety
Load and unload aircraft
Perform pre-flight checklist on engine(s), hydraulics, and other systems
Handle in-flight emergencies
Greet and escort passengers to aircraft
Maintain flight schedule
Regularly check and report aircraft position and performance
Note any incidents that occurred during the flight
Other duties as assigned
[redacted] is currently looking to hire energetic and excited pilots to work in our growing flight department. The candidates should posses a warm personality and be able to work well with others in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment.
Working Conditions
Working conditions include working both inside and outside, exposed to inclement weather. Length of the duty day varies seasonally, the longest duty day is fourteen hours. Work hours vary. [redacted] operates seven days a week.
Multiple Bases
You can expect to spend overnights away form base during your contract period
Requirements
Flight Requirements
Total Time: 1500 Hours
Cross Country Time: 500 Hours
Night Time: 100 Hours
Instrument Time: 75 Hours
Valid Commercial Pilots License
Valid First Class Medical
Prior Turbine and Caravan Experience Preferred
Individual Requirements
Strong Customer Service Skills
Working knowledge of Aviation Regulations
Knowledge of simple arithmetic
Ability to perform service operations outside and in warm temperatures and weather
Must be able to work at in a fast paced environment
Must possess the ability to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
Must be physically able to lift up to 60lbs routinely and safely, and occasionally heavier items
Be punctual, organized and clean appearance
Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to work self-directed and within a team
Ability to demonstrate exemplary performance as a professional aviator
Must pass pre-employment FAA DOT drug test and participate in random drug testing
Basic computer skills
Physical Requirements
Physical demands that are essential to the job include standing, walking, bending, climbing up to aircraft. Lifting up to 60lbs routinely and safely, and occasionally heavier items, carrying boxes, bags and various objects. Sitting for extended periods of time. Requires stretching climbing bending and sitting for extended periods of time. Subject to loud noise and vibration, as well as other motion typical during flight.
Benefits
The Selected Candidate will receive:
Annual Salary with Bonus Structure
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Health Insurance