Airbus A220 First Officer

Breeze Airways™

About The Position

Breeze Airways is hiring First Officers to fly the Airbus A220. First Officers are responsible for safe and timely flight operations in accordance with Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). They serve as leaders who care for Team Members and Guests and pursue operational excellence. The role requires thorough knowledge of the aircraft, applicable regulations, Company manuals, Operations Specifications, policies, and instructions. First Officers help plan flights, perform assigned duties in flight, assess and manage risk, maintain proficiency in aircraft systems and flight procedures, and develop professionally in preparation for transition to Pilot in Command (PIC). They also support aircraft airworthiness through pre- and post-flight inspections, review weather information, and help handle aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo when other company personnel are unavailable.

Requirements

Be at least 23 years old at the time of application.
Hold an FAA ATP Certificate or a Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
Have completed the current ATP written examination if not holding an FAA ATP Certificate.
Have at least 1,500 total flight hours, excluding simulator and Flight Engineer time.
Have at least 750 hours of fixed-wing time.
Have at least 500 hours of cross-country time.
Have at least 250 hours of fixed-wing PIC time.
Have at least 100 hours of night time.
Have at least 75 hours of instrument time.
Have at least 50 hours of actual multi-engine flying.
Have been actively flying in two of the past five years.
Be able to join a class within six months of application.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
Have the knowledge, skills, and ability to upgrade to Captain in a very short period of time.
Accurately maintain and disclose pilot training history in accordance with FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) regulations.
Hold a current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Hold a valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
Have a valid U.S. driver’s license and passport.
Be able to travel without restriction to and from the United States.
Pass a DOT pre-employment drug test.
Pass a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and Breeze background checks.
Be authorized to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Have excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Be able to facilitate cooperative relationships between and among people and departments.
Be able to work with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Previous U.S. Part 121, U.S. Part 135, or U.S. military aviator experience.
At least 500 hours of fixed-wing multi-engine time, preferably in a jet.
Experience using a Flight Management System (FMS).

Responsibilities

Maintain thorough working knowledge of the aircraft, applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, Company manuals, Operations Specifications, policies, and instructions.
Assist the Captain with proper flight planning using applicable weather information, Company policies, and FARs.
Ensure qualification and readiness for assigned flights, including compliance with flight and duty time limitations, training, proficiency checks, and medical certification requirements.
Perform duties assigned by the Captain during flight.
Assess risk and use appropriate resources to maintain acceptable risk levels during ground and flight operations.
Use the Crew Resource Management concept of “Assertiveness with Respect.”
Maintain a high degree of proficiency and thorough knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and aircraft systems.
Develop technical and professional capabilities in preparation for transition to PIC.
Complete appropriate pre- and post-flight inspections to help ensure the assigned aircraft is airworthy in accordance with Company policy and FARs.
Review current and forecast departure, arrival, and, when applicable, alternate-station weather before each flight.
Assist with proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points when other company personnel are unavailable.
Observe the Rules of Conduct in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Company.