Advanced Air, LLC | Pilot

About the Role

Advanced Air, LLC, an innovative aviation company based in Hawthorne, California, is seeking a King Air 350 Check Pilot. This leadership position is instrumental in training, evaluating, mentoring, and standardizing King Air 350 pilots while also serving as Pilot in Command (PIC) during line operations. The role supports the continuous growth and development of pilots through flight training, proficiency checks, and operational oversight, ensuring strict adherence to FAA regulations, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Flying assignments will encompass Advanced Air’s Essential Air Service (EAS) routes and on-demand charter operations.

Responsibilities

Check Pilot and Training Responsibilities

• Conduct initial, recurrent, upgrade, and remedial flight training for King Air 350 pilots.
• Administer proficiency checks, line checks, and route checks as applicable under Part 135.
• Evaluate pilot performance, including systems knowledge, SOP compliance, Crew Resource Management (CRM), and decision-making.
• Provide professional debriefs and recommend corrective training when necessary.
• Ensure standardization of procedures, callouts, checklists, and profiles.
• Complete all training and evaluation documentation accurately and punctually.
• Mentor and provide feedback to Company Instructors to enhance the effectiveness of the training program.
• Support FAA observations, audits, and standardization initiatives.

Pilot in Command Responsibilities

• Retain final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft per FAR 91.3.
• Ensure aircraft airworthiness and the completion of required inspections.
• Maintain responsibility for aircraft security.
• Review flight briefs, including weather, NOTAMs, and operating procedures.
• Comply with all FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, and company SOPs.
• Update flight and duty records and report maintenance discrepancies.

Second in Command Responsibilities

• Perform visual Pre- and Post-Flight (walk-around) inspections before and after each flight.
• Assist the Pilot-in-Command during all phases of flight in accordance with operating policies and procedures.
• Assume primary responsibility for the safety of passengers, crewmembers, cargo, and the aircraft should the pilot-in-command become incapacitated.
• Thoroughly review and brief the pilot-in-command on all customer service items, including passenger pick-up/drop-off, communication requirements, and catering.
• Hold primary operational responsibility for successfully completing customer service aspects of each leg as outlined in the policy and procedure 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 aircraft maintenance discrepancies are reported to the Captain and in accordance with operating policy.
• Participate proactively in safety and quality systems by identifying, reporting, and mitigating hazards and quality issues.

Safety & Leadership

• Participate in the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Promote a strong safety culture through leadership and example.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• CFI, CFII, MEI Certificates (preferred, not required).
• Proficiency in digital tasks related to aircraft preflight and post-flight.
• 1,000 hours total time.
• 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC).
• 250 hours cross-country.
• 100 hours night.
• 75 hours instrument (50 actual).
• 50 hours multi-engine.
• High-level working knowledge of FAR 91, 61, and AIM Part Sections 4 & 5.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and to manipulate, push, pull, and lift objects exceeding 150 lbs.
• Ability to climb onto and off of aircraft wings for preflight, post-flight, or emergency exit procedures.
• Ability to execute flights of up to 4.5 hours, with a total flight time of up to 10 hours per day within a 14-hour duty period.
• Willingness to operate as an SIC and Company Ground Instructor until ready for PIC Upgrade.
• Willingness to operate as PIC and Flight Instructor until ready for Check Pilot Duties.
• Willingness to operate as PIC and Check Pilot.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay for Instructor Pilot is $65,000. Check Pilot base pay ranges from $115,000 to $178,546. Average gross compensation for pilots is: Year 1: $117,500.00, Year 2: $136,000.00, Year 3: $150,000.00, Year 4: $172,000.00. Flight crews average 65 flight hours per month. Benefits include a competitive salary, 401(k) plan with employer match, 100% company-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) with $15,000 in life insurance, KCM for personal travel, Day Off Pay at 200%, hourly bonus for flight hours exceeding 65 per month, and per diem pay.