First Officer

Job Description

Role Overview The First Officer serves as Second in Command (SIC) on SKYLEASE flights requiring two pilot crewmembers, and must be prepared to assume the duties of the Pilot in Command should the PIC become incapacitated. Licences & Qualifications An appropriate pilot type rating for the aircraft on which he/she is serving (FAR 61.55(a)). First Class FAA Medical Certificate valid within 12 months; a First Officer over age 60 must hold a valid First Class FAA medical certificate valid within 6 months. FCC Radiotelephone Permit. Certification of training: initial, recurrent, proficiency checks, differences and upgrade. Operating Experience Record. Recent experience: 3 required take-offs and landings within a 90-day period (FAR 121.439) and current qualification on the aircraft. Must not have reached his/her 65th birthday if performing required flight crewmember duties under FAR Part 121 (FAR 121.383(c)). ICAO Level 5 English. Requirements Minimum of 1,500 hours total time. 500 hours multi-engine PIC. High school diploma. First Class FAA Medical. Willing to travel domestically and internationally. Preferred: FAA ATP. 5,000 hours total time. 1,000 hours Part 121 SIC or PIC in glass cockpit transport category turbine aeroplanes. Four-year degree. First Class FAA Medical. ICAO Level 5 English. Experience Individuals who serve in the positions required under FAR 119.65, and persons who exercise operational control, must be qualified through training, experience and expertise and must fully understand: Aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, 14 CFR requirements, operations specifications, all appropriate maintenance requirements and company manuals. How to discharge their duties to meet applicable legal requirements and to maintain safe operations. Individuals serving in positions required under FAR 119.65 must comply with FAR 119.65(d). Additional Information Physical demands: the role requires ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Good hand-eye coordination and arm, hand and finger dexterity are required, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. The role frequently requires sitting, reaching with hands and arms, talking and hearing. This is a safety-sensitive position, subject to the FAA Drug and Alcohol Program.

Requirements

• An appropriate pilot type rating for the aircraft on which he/she is serving (FAR 61.55(a)).
• First Class FAA Medical Certificate valid within 12 months; a First Officer over age 60 must hold a valid First Class FAA medical certificate valid within 6 months.
• FCC Radiotelephone Permit.
• Certification of training: initial, recurrent, proficiency checks, differences and upgrade.
• Operating Experience Record.
• Recent experience: 3 required take-offs and landings within a 90-day period (FAR 121.439) and current qualification on the aircraft.
• Must not have reached his/her 65th birthday if performing required flight crewmember duties under FAR Part 121 (FAR 121.383(c)).
• ICAO Level 5 English.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours total time.
• 500 hours multi-engine PIC.
• High school diploma.
• First Class FAA Medical.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• FAA ATP.
• 5,000 hours total time.
• 1,000 hours Part 121 SIC or PIC in glass cockpit transport category turbine aeroplanes.
• Four-year degree.
• Aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, 14 CFR requirements, operations specifications, all appropriate maintenance requirements and company manuals.
• How to discharge their duties to meet applicable legal requirements and to maintain safe operations.
• Individuals serving in positions required under FAR 119.65 must comply with FAR 119.65(d).