Haute Aviation | Pilatus PC12 SET First Officer

Job Purpose

Haute Aviation seeks a highly professional and dedicated First Officer to join its esteemed flight operations team. The successful candidate must demonstrate the highest standards of flying skills, safety proficiency, and situational awareness at all times. This critical role requires seamlessly incorporating the essential skills of Crew Resource Management (CRM), Threat Error Management (TEM), airmanship, and teamwork into the daily operational structure.

The First Officer is expected to maintain an active commitment to lifelong learning, continually increasing professional knowledge, and operating strictly in accordance with Haute Aviation's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Crucially, the incumbent must deliver the highest standards of personalized customer service while maintaining absolute discretion and professionalism reflective of high-end business aviation.

Key Responsibilities

The First Officer shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to uphold operational excellence, which includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:

• Maintain comprehensive familiarity with all relevant aviation rules, regulations, and agreed industry best practices and procedures.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with all operational procedures and checklists as defined and detailed within the official Operations Manual.
• Collaborate with the Nominated Person (NP) Flight Operations regarding official documentation: Produce documentation within a reasonable timeframe, as and if requested by the Regulatory Authority, directing all such documentation to the NP Flight Operations for formal submission to the Authority.

Qualifications and Essential Requirements

Pilot Certification and Experience

• A valid Frozen EASA Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL) is mandatory.
• Sound, demonstrable knowledge of complex Business Aviation Operations.
• A PC-12 Class Rating is not strictly required but is considered a significant advantage.

Administrative and Language Skills

• Strong administrative and organizational skills, specifically relating to enhancing aircraft operations efficiency.
• Demonstrated, strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in both the German and English languages (spoken and written) is mandatory.

Operational Details and Candidate Profile

• Citizenship: The candidate must possess a valid EU passport.
• Relocation: Willingness to relocate permanently to the Saanen region of Switzerland is a prerequisite.
• Roster: An attractive operational roster of 20 days on duty followed by 10 days off duty (20 ON / 10 Off Roster).
• Start Date: The required starting date for this position is the 1st October 2025.
• Assessment: In accordance with new EASA regulations, the completion of a full pre-employment assessment will be mandatory.

Application Submission

Only candidates who fit the above-listed criteria will be considered for the position. Applicants are required to provide a comprehensive cover letter that specifically includes a detailed description outlining how their administrative skills can be utilized to enhance the efficiency and operational flow of the aircraft operations.