Kalitta Air, LLC | First Officer

Job Title: First Officer

Location: Ypsilanti, MI, US
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: Flight Operations
Reports To: Chief Pilot
Requisition ID: 2392

Position Purpose

The First Officer is responsible for safely assisting the Captain and crew, through the effective use of Crew Resource Management (CRM), in operating the aircraft in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive preflight inspections of the aircraft and freight.
• Assist the crew with all necessary flight documentation and paperwork.
• Operate the aircraft with precise attention to policy, regulations, and established procedures.
• Identify and report any unsafe conditions encountered on the ground or during flight.
• Perform detailed post-flight inspections of the aircraft.

Qualifications

• FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate or Restricted Multi-Engine Airline Pilot Certificate.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours total flight time (2,000+ hours preferred).
• Military candidates: Total time under 2,000 hours with flexible requirements for Turbine and PIC time.
• Preferred: 1,500 hours of turbine (jet) flight time and 1,000 hours of PIC turbine (jet) flight time.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Valid FCC Radio License.
• No restrictions on international travel.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

Education and Language Skills

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; post-secondary education is preferred.
• Previous FAR 121 experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English; ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees perform duties both inside and outside of the cockpit in a wide variety of meteorological conditions, including extreme cold and heat. Physical requirements include:

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

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