Kalitta Air, LLC | First Officer

Position Summary

A reputable aviation company is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated First Officer to join its Flight Operations team. This critical role involves assisting the Captain and flight crew in the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, ensuring strict adherence to all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies and procedures. The successful candidate will leverage Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles to foster a collaborative and secure flight environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive pre-flight inspections of the aircraft and cargo.
• Provides essential support to the flight crew, managing necessary documentation and paperwork.
• Operates the aircraft with meticulous attention to policy, regulatory compliance, and procedural guidelines.
• Maintains continuous vigilance, identifying and promptly reporting any unsafe conditions, whether on the ground or during flight operations.
• Executes thorough post-flight inspections of the aircraft.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required; post-secondary education is preferred.

Experience

• Previous experience operating under FAR Part 121 regulations is preferred, though not mandatory.

Certifications and Licenses

• FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Restricted Multi-Engine Airline Pilot Certificate.
• Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Current FCC Radio License.

Flight Time

• Minimum of 2500 hours total flight time (4000 hours preferred).
• Minimum of 1500 hours turbine (jet) flight time.
• Minimum of 500 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) turbine (jet) flight time.
• For Military Candidates: Over 1000 hours total flight time; turbine and PIC hour requirements may be flexible.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend spoken and written English.
• Proficiency in writing routine reports and correspondence.

Additional Requirements

• No restrictions on international travel.
• Possession of a current US Passport.
• Ability to successfully pass a 10-year security background check and a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to walk up or down stairs.
• Capacity to work in a confined area for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Work Environment

Duties are performed both inside and outside the cockpit, exposing the individual to a wide variety of meteorological conditions, including extreme cold and heat.