Advanced Air, LLC | First Officer

Advanced Air, LLC, a leading service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Hawthorne, CA, is seeking a highly skilled and committed Second in Command (SIC) Pilot for its Citation CJ3 fleet. This pivotal First Officer role supports the company's dynamic Part 135 on-demand charter operations, offering an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated aviation professional to advance their career.

About the Role

Based in Hawthorne, CA, this Citation CJ3 SIC Pilot position is integral to Advanced Air's flight operations. The Second in Command (FO) reports to the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations, demanding strong multi-tasking, complex decision-making, and efficient completion of aviation tasks. Candidates commit to 18 months with Advanced Air, LLC and must reside within two hours of the base airport.

Responsibilities:

• Perform visual pre and post-flight inspections.
• Assist Pilot-in-Command (PIC) during all flight phases (P&P).
• Assume primary safety responsibility for passengers, crew, cargo, and aircraft if PIC incapacitated.
• Brief PIC on customer service items: pick-up/drop-off, refueling, customs, hangar communications, catering.
• Execute primary operational responsibility for customer service portions per P&P manual.
• Comply with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Company Policies.
• Update flight/duty records, determine next flight eligibility, report aircraft maintenance discrepancies.
• Participate proactively in safety/quality systems by identifying, reporting, and mitigating hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• ATP Multi certificate.
• 2,500 hours Total Time.
• 500 hours Multi-Engine Land.
• Successful oral/written exam by FAA-approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman (FAR 135.293(a)) within 12 months.
• Successful competency check in Citation CJ3 by FAA-approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman or FAA Inspector (FAR 135.293(b)) within 12 months.
• Completion of 6-month IFR proficiency check by FAA inspector or FAA-approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman (FAR 135.297).
• Demonstrated enroute, arrival, departure procedures via enroute check (FAR 135.299).
• Ability to work in confined spaces; lift/manipulate objects over 150 lbs.
• Ability to climb onto/off airplane wing for preflight, post-flight, or emergency exit.
• Digital dexterity for aircraft preflight/post-flight.
• Execute flights up to 4.5 hours; total 10 flight hours/day within 14-hour duty period.

Benefits

• Competitive SIC Base Pay: $80,000 - $110,000 annually (Depending on Experience).
• Average 30 flight hours, 15 flying days/month; 8-12 nights away from base.
• Bid schedule system: 12 guaranteed days off/month.
• Paid time off.
• Day Off Pay at 200% ($200-$800/day based on airframe qualification).
• Hourly Bonus for flight hours over 65/month.
• $2.45 Per Diem for all Flight Duty hours.
• 401k plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%.
• 100% Company Paid Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, $15,000 life insurance).
• Flight/Travel Benefits: Delta, Alaska, Southwest.
• Known Crewmember (KCM) access for personal domestic travel.
• Retention of hotel points and airline miles on business travel.