First Officer

Cummins•Columbus, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a First Officer specializing in Aviation in Columbus, Indiana. The First Officer supports safe and efficient flight operations by performing duties assigned by the Captain, complying with aviation regulations and company procedures, and contributing to flight planning and operational decisions. The role includes assessing weather, routes, and airport conditions; reviewing flight plans, weight and balance, fuel requirements, and aircraft performance; and completing checklists. The First Officer also prepares the aircraft for passengers and provides professional customer service. The role involves operating under the Pilot in Command’s authority, conducting takeoffs and landings, and assuming aircraft control if the PIC becomes incapacitated. Duties include verifying airworthiness and required documentation, completing preflight and post-flight tasks, maintaining flight records, coordinating maintenance documentation, verifying crew qualifications, conducting passenger safety briefings, and ensuring compliance with domestic and international regulations. The First Officer contributes to departmental documentation, committees, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement, while developing proficiency and leadership in preparation for potential future qualification as an Aircraft Captain. Aircraft currently operated include the Gulfstream G280 and Embraer 145XR. The aircraft assignment will depend on current operational needs, and the company cannot guarantee which type the selected candidate will fly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid U.S. passport.
Valid first-class medical certificate.
Valid driver’s license.
Valid FAA Commercial Pilot License with an instrument rating or an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate.
At least 1,000 hours of total flight time.
At least 500 hours of Pilot in Command turbine time.
Successful completion of an FAA instrument proficiency check within the previous 12 months.
Thorough knowledge of the assigned aircraft’s capabilities, limitations, and operating systems.
Sound judgment, decision-making, situational awareness, workload management, communication, teamwork, risk mitigation, and flight path management skills.
Knowledge of FAA requirements, aviation regulations, operational manuals, and company policies.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate-level relevant work experience in a corporate aviation setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform flight duties assigned by the Captain and support safe, efficient flight operations.
Conduct takeoffs and landings under the authority and direction of the Pilot in Command, and assume control of the aircraft if the PIC is incapacitated, in accordance with policy and regulations.
Comply with applicable aviation regulations, company policies, standard operating procedures, and checklists.
Evaluate weather, route, airspace, and airport conditions to support flight planning and make decisions to start, delay, cancel, or change flights when conditions dictate.
Review flight plans and calculate aircraft weight and balance, fuel requirements, and aircraft performance.
Monitor aircraft status, systems performance, weather, airspace, and environmental factors throughout each phase of flight.
Verify aircraft airworthiness and that required aircraft documents, certificates, and operational records are onboard and current.
Complete aircraft preflight inspections and post-flight duties, including reporting itinerary changes, recording flight times, documenting discrepancies, and coordinating maintenance documentation.
Verify assigned flight crewmembers hold the licenses, medical certificates, passports, visas, and other qualifications required for assigned operations.
Conduct passenger safety briefings and ensure the aircraft is clean, prepared, and stocked for passenger safety and comfort.
Provide professional, customer-focused passenger service.
Ensure compliance with customs, immigration, cabotage, and other applicable international operating requirements for international flights.
Maintain technical proficiency, leadership skills, and operational knowledge in preparation for possible future qualification as an Aircraft Captain.
Assist with flight department documentation and participate in Safety Committee or Hiring Committee activities.
Contribute to team and company initiatives and continuous improvement as assigned.