Pilot – PC-12 First Officer

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Job Type: Full Time

Tradewind Aviation is a growing Part 135 Commuter and On-Demand Operator with bases in Oxford, CT, White Plains, NY, and San Juan, PR offering premium service throughout North America.

At Tradewind, you are not a number. We are large enough for you to be part of a professional organization with opportunities for internal advancement, yet small enough that you matter.

You may be looking for a future in the airlines or that perfect corporate flying job someday. Flying both 135 scheduled and on-demand operations is the perfect way to build time, get paid well, and get you on track!

Supported Manufacturers: Pilatus, Cessna

Supported Models: Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Citation CJ3

Primary Responsibility:

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.

Compensation:

Competitive Salary established pay scale including yearly increases and bonuses
Day pickups; PIC - $1,000, SIC - $450 per day
Flight Duty Pay – All legs flown over leg 6 is an additional $125 per leg
Team Member Benefits:

Global Emergency Services
401K Plan with Tradewind Aviation matching team member contributions
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!

Position-Specific Benefits:

Company paid uniforms
Paid housing when relocated away from base
CASS (Cockpit Access Security System)
Voluntary KCM (Known Crewmember) - available for purchase by employee

Requirements
Education Requirements:

Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED
Aviation Related College Degree preferred, but not required
Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses & Document Requirements:

A valid unrestricted driver's license
A valid unrestricted passport
FAA First Class Medical
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate - Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL)
FAA Instrument Rating
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Experience & Professional Skills:

500 hours total time, 800 hours preferred
75 hours night preferred
CFI, CFII preferred
Current IFR knowledge and experience
Previous customer service experience

Work Environment & Culture Skills:

Basic MS Office knowledge, computer software & internet proficiency
Candidate must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen and a DOT/FAA compliant background check
Candidate must be able to read, understand and write English
Candidate should be motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized and able to manage and be managed
Candidate must be reliable, punctual and flexible
Candidate must be able to multi-task, respect and maintain confidentiality
Candidate must be ethical, trustworthy with sensitive information
Candidate must be service oriented and able to work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues well with a good attitude
Candidate must be able to communicate effectively and work within a team-focused environment
Candidate must be respectful of diverse populations and cultures
Candidate must have an outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees are regularly required to, stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Moderate to heavy lifting is required (up to 70lbs)
Load and unload aircraft as necessary

Location Requirements:

Operation bases in Waterbury–Oxford Airport - Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester County Airport - White Plains, NY (HPN), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Carolina, Puerto Rico (SJU)
Must be able to relocate within 90 minutes from base
Due to our operation type commuting is not suggested
There will be no relocation package for this position

Shift Requirements:

Schedules released up to 30 days in advance
Must be available for assigned shifts; including nights, weekends and holidays
Other Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age
Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

International Candidates:

Candidate must be able to work and travel within the United States freely
Candidate must have a non-conditional, non-expired green card
Candidate must have a valid unrestricted passport

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Other Requirements

Passport Required: Yes

FCC Radio Operator Permit Required: Yes