Citation CJ3 - Pilot in Command

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Who we are:

Advanced Air, LLC is an innovative, service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. We were founded in 2005 by our President, Levi Stockton, as an FAA approved, Part 135, On-Demand Air Carrier focused on superlative aircraft management and on demand charter.

Today, Advanced Air operates in both scheduled and on-demand service, and a diversified portfolio of flying services in turboprop aircraft, business jets and regional passenger jets. Serving more than 12 communities in the southwestern United States, Advanced Air has a deep commitment to operational excellence and metered, sustainable growth.

Our successful growth is driven by our adherence to our core values, safety, security, teamwork, and reliability. We are in this business for the long run and take a disciplined, thoughtful approach to growth opportunities.

About the Role and about You:

The Citation CJ3 PIC Pilot position is based out of Hawthorne, CA. This position requires a strong ability to multi-task, make high level complex decisions, all while completing a variety of aviation related tasks. The flying for this position will support the Advanced Air on-demand charter operations. The Pilot in Command (PIC) Pilot reports to Advanced Air’s Chief Pilot and in his absence the Director of Operations.

You are excited about aviation, looking to grow, and willing to make an 18-month commitment to Advanced Air, LLC. You will also have all the required flight minimums and certifications and live within two hours of your base airport.

What you will do:

• Perform a visual Pre and Post Flight (walk-around) inspection prior and after each flight.
• Assist the Pilot-in-Command during all phases of flight in accordance with operating P&P
• Assume primary responsibility for the safety of the passengers, crewmembers, cargo, and the aircraft should the pilot-in-command become incapacitated or unable to perform his/her duties.
• Review thoroughly and brief the pilot-in-command specifically on all customer service items including, but not limited to passenger pick up/drop off, refueling, customs, private hangar pick up/drop off, private hangar communications requirements, and passenger catering.
• Have primary operational responsibility for successfully completing the customer service portions of each leg as outlined in the P&P manual.
• Comply with all Federal Aviation Regulations, Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Update flight and duty records, determine eligibility for the next flight assignment and ensure any aircraft maintenance discrepancies are reported to the captain and reported in accordance with operating policy and procedure.
• Participate proactively in safety and quality systems by identifying, reporting, and mitigating hazards and quality issues.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned by the pilot-in-command.

Requirements:

What we are looking for:  

• High school diploma or GED 
• Citation CJ3 Type Rating Preferred 
• ATP Multi Required 
• 2,500 hours Total Time. 
• 500 Turbine Total 
• Successfully pass oral/written exam administered by FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman, or a representative of the Administrator within the preceding 12 calendar months as required by FAR 135.293(a) 
• Successfully complete competency check administered in the type of airplane within the preceding 12 calendar months conducted by a FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman or an FAA Inspector, as required by FAR 135.293(b) 
• Must have completed the 6-month IFR proficiency check given by an FAA inspector or a FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman (FAR 135.297) 
• Demonstrated enroute, arrival and departure procedures by completing an enroute check (FAR 135.299) with an FAA inspector or a FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airmen 
• Ability to work in confined spaces and to manipulate, push, pull, and lift heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs. 
• Ability to climb onto and off of an airplane wing as part of the preflight, post flight, or during an over wing emergency exit
• Digital dexterity for aircraft preflight and post flight

Ability to execute flights of up to 4.5 hours up to a total flight time of 10 hours per day during a 14-hour duty period 

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What you can expect:

PIC Base Pay – $130,000 - $160,000 (Depending on Experience) 

Flight crews expect to average 30 flight hours a month. 

Flight Crews average 15 flying days a month and 8 to 12 nights away from base as the schedule allows.

Bid schedule system 14 days in advanced and built on a mixture of Days ON and Days OFF that generate 12 days off/month. 

Days that are listed as “On” flight crews will be available to work for Advanced Air.

Days that do not have assigned flying will have a set On Call period to them. 

On Call periods will require flight crew to be within approximate two hours of the airport and in a fit to fly state. 

Days OFF, the pilot will not be expected to be available for Advanced Air.

Why you should work with us:

We can tell you all about how great we are, but you probably want to know what is in it for you, so we have compiled a list of our standout benefits:

Paid time off. 

Day Off Pay at 200%; $200.00 to $800.00 per day off depending on Airframe qualification. 

Hourly Bonus for Flight hours over 65 in a month 

$2.45 Per Diem pay for all hours associated with Flight Duty 

Current pilot schedule is built off a Priority Bid System 

401k plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%

100% Company Paid Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and $15,000 in life insurance. 

Flight/Travel Benefits; current contracts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest 

KCM for your personal domestic travel 

Retention of all hotel points and airline miles while on business travel

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting (minimum 50 lbs.) and operating machinery with repetitive motions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment includes working outdoors and in all weather conditions. May incur exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch or level significant enough to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss while performing operations on the airfield ramp. Exposure to fumes, dust, loud noise, and or outdoor weather conditions.

Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interviews and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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