Cummins Inc. | First Officer

First Officer - Corporate Aviation

Cummins Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated First Officer to join its esteemed Corporate Aviation team. This vital role is based in Columbus, Indiana, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe and efficient operation of corporate flight activities.

Key Responsibilities and Contributions

The First Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the highest standards of aviation safety and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Safe and Efficient Flight Operations: Performing duties as assigned by the Captain, strictly adhering to all applicable regulations to guarantee safe and smooth flight execution.
• Ensuring Regulatory Compliance: Maintaining vigilance and adherence to all federal, state, local, and international aviation regulations to mitigate legal risks and uphold industry best practices.
• Making Critical Weather-Based Decisions: Analyzing weather conditions thoroughly and making informed decisions regarding flight delays, cancellations, or route adjustments to prioritize passenger safety and operational efficiency.
• Optimizing Flight Planning and Performance: Systematically reviewing flight plans, accurately calculating weight and balance, and utilizing performance charts to ensure the aircraft operates within safe and optimal parameters.
• Enhancing Passenger Experience: Meticulously preparing the aircraft and delivering exceptional customer service to ensure a positive and comfortable travel experience for all passengers, thereby reinforcing the company's reputation.
• Maintaining Aircraft Readiness: Ensuring the aircraft is consistently clean, properly stocked, and fully prepared for flight, contributing to both safety and customer satisfaction.
• Contributing to Departmental Excellence: Actively participating in documentation, safety committees, and hiring initiatives to foster a robust, collaborative, and safety-conscious flight department.
• Supporting Company-Wide Initiatives: Engaging in broader team or company efforts, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement beyond core job functions.

Required Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, candidates will possess a strong foundation in aviation principles and practices:

• Aircraft Knowledge: Demonstrates practical understanding of assigned aircraft limitations and systems.
• Aircraft Problem Solving and Decision-Making: Ability to identify and verify issues, making timely and safe decisions in unforeseen circumstances.
• Aircraft Situational Awareness: Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the aircraft's state, its systems, and the surrounding environment.
• Aircraft Workload Management: Proficient in planning, preparing, prioritizing, scheduling, and delegating aircraft-related tasks effectively.
• Application of Aircraft Procedures: Adherence to standard operating procedures, prioritizing safety above all else.
• Aviation Communication: Possesses strong communication skills, knowing what, how, when, and with whom to communicate effectively.
• Aviation Error and Threat Management: Skill in identifying and mitigating potential errors and threats to ensure safe outcomes.
• Aviation Leadership and Teamwork: Understanding and commitment to crew roles and objectives, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Aviation Regulations and Policies: Thorough knowledge of and compliance with FAA regulations, state authorities, Corporate Aviation Manual, and General Operations Manuals, with competence in FAR 91 and 125.
• Flight Path Management: Accurate and smooth control of the aircraft using both manual and automatic systems as appropriate.
• Values Differences: Recognizes and respects the value of diverse perspectives and cultures within an organization.

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Valid U.S. Passport
• Valid First Class Medical Certificate
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid FAA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• Minimum 1,000 hours of total flight time
• Minimum 500 hours of Pilot in Command (PIC) turbine time
• Successful completion of an FAA Instrument Proficiency Check within the preceding 12 months
• Preferred: 50 hours of multi-engine, turbine time within the past six months

Experience

• Preferred: Intermediate level of relevant work experience in a corporate aviation setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass an FAA Pilot Records Database (PRIA) background check.
• Must successfully pass a National Driver Register check.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Columbus, Indiana.
• Schedule is subject to change.