A First Officer is needed to pilot B737 aircraft, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of passengers and cargo. He acts as Second in Command, ready to assume control should the Pilot in Command become incapacitated. In addition to flying duties, he meticulously monitors all aspects of flight operations and aircraft systems to guarantee safety and normal functionality. He communicates with Air Traffic Control, utilizing standard aviation terminology.
The First Officer diligently reviews maintenance logs, weather reports/forecasts, and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs). He maintains a comprehensive understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), the Airman Information Manual (AIM), the company Flight Operations Manual (FOM), the aircraft manufacturer Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM), the Flight Crew Training Manual (FCTM), and the Quick Reference Handbook (QRH). He is responsible for computing Performance Data, as well as Weight & Balance calculations for the aircraft.
The work environment is primarily the cockpit of a B737 aircraft. This is a confined space, where the pilot may be exposed to high noise levels, extreme temperatures, and low humidity. The First Officer may encounter physical and mental stress due to in-flight emergencies, adverse weather conditions, and high noise levels.
Work is primarily sedentary, with some walking, bending, stretching, climbing, and manipulating controls from a sitting position. Successful performance requires adequate arm/shoulder strength (40 pounds to twist a steering wheel, 100 pounds to push/pull a yoke), and leg strength (130 pounds to push rudder pedals). The position requires the ability to lift and extend up to 30 pounds in various arm/shoulder positions. Corrected vision to 20/20 at near, mid, and far ranges, as well as full color recognition, is essential. The candidate must hear, correctly interpret, and respond to conversations in English, with office-level background noise.
The ideal candidate possesses the ability to compartmentalize personal stressors to maintain focus. Routine flight operations demand intense concentration, recall of extensive knowledge, rapid and accurate mathematical calculations, consistent checklist execution, situational awareness, and the capacity to evaluate and select optimal courses of action. The position may involve short periods of extremely high stress due to mechanical failures, adverse weather, low fuel, loss of pressurization, in-flight fire, loss of control, or impending collisions. In such situations, the First Officer must evaluate alternatives, prioritize corrective actions, and respond effectively under pressure.
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