Pilot FT - PC-12 First Officer

Tradewind Aviation LLC • NY

184d • $50,000

About The Position

Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean. Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilots are responsible for safe and efficient flight operations as part of a formal two-pilot crew. Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a Part 61 or 141 Flight Training Program.
• Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
• Valid unrestricted passport.
• FAA First Class Medical.
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL).
• FAA Instrument Rating.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• 800 hours total time preferred.
• 75 hours night preferred.
• CFI, CFII preferred.
• Current IFR knowledge and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 Avionics preferred.
• Previous customer service experience.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation Related College Degree preferred.
• United Aviate Participants – Reduced Hours Requirements: 600 hours total time.
• JetBlue Participants – Reduced Hours Requirements: 600 hours total time.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient flight operations as part of a two-pilot crew.
• Maintain high standards of safety and customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary established pay scale including yearly increases and bonuses.
• Starting Salary: $50,000 a year.
• Volunteer Pay: SIC - $450 per day.
• Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour.
• Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 International.
• Flight Duty Pay: All legs flown over leg 6 is an additional $125 per leg.
• United Healthcare Three-tier Medical PPO, Prescription, Vision, Dental (after 30 days).
• Available Flexible Spending Healthcare Account – Medical and Dependent Care.
• Global Emergency Services.
• 401K Plan with Tradewind Aviation matching team member contributions.
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, maternity/paternity, bereavement days with vacation sell back (18 vacation, 6 sick days a year – starting first year).
• Standby travel on select Tradewind scheduled flights.
• ZED fair travel is available on Delta, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and several other major & regional airlines (after 6 months).
• Discounts on hotels, rental cars, wireless, shipping, and more.
• Company paid uniforms.
• Paid housing when relocated away from the base.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED