Advanced Air | First Officer

Advanced Air, LLC is seeking a Second in Command Pilot for the Dornier 328 Jet based in Hawthorne, California. This role supports on-demand charter flying and scheduled service, with a salary of $91,440 per year.

About the Role

The Second in Command Pilot for Advanced Air, LLC is responsible for supporting flight safety and operations on the Dornier 328 Jet. Key duties include assisting the Pilot-in-Command, ensuring passenger and aircraft safety, coordinating customer service, maintaining flight records, and contributing to proactive safety and quality initiatives. This position requires a one-year commitment and residence within two hours of the Hawthorne base.

Requirements

• Valid ATP_UNRESTRICTED license.
• A minimum of 1,500 total flight hours.
• A minimum of 500 hours of cross-country flight time.
• A minimum of 250 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
• A minimum of 100 hours of night flight time.
• A minimum of 75 hours of instrument flight time (50 hours actual).
• A minimum of 50 multi-engine flight hours.
• A minimum of 300 hours of PIC turbine time.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and lift objects exceeding 150 lbs.
• Ability to climb onto and off an airplane wing.
• Digital dexterity for aircraft preflight and postflight inspections.
• Ability to execute flights of up to 4.5 hours, with a total daily flight time of 10 hours within a 14-hour duty period.
• Residence within two hours of the Hawthorne, CA base airport.
• Willingness to make a one-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an oral/written exam administered by an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman or a representative of the Administrator within the preceding 12 months.
• Successful completion of a competency check administered in the type of airplane within the preceding 12 months by an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman or an FAA Inspector.
• Completion of a 6-month IFR proficiency check given by an FAA inspector or an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman.
• Demonstration of enroute, arrival, and departure procedures by completing an enroute check with an FAA inspector or an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $91,440.
• 8 Days on, 6 Days off rotation.
• Approximately 65 flight hours per month.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%.
• 100% company-paid health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) and $15,000 in life insurance.
• KCM for personal travel.
• Per diem pay for all hours associated with Flight Duty.
• Airline travel benefits with current contracts including Delta, Alaska, and Southwest.