Kalitta Air LLC | First Officer

First Officer

Regular Full-Time

Ypsilanti, MI, US

Requisition ID: 1936

JOB TITLE: First Officer (Fleet will be assigned upon hire)

DEPARTMENT: Flight Crew

REPORTS TO: Chief Pilot

POSITION PURPOSE:

Safely assist the Captain and crew, through the 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:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Performing pre-flight inspections of the aircraft and freight.
2. Assisting the crew with the necessary paperwork.
3. Operating the aircraft with precise attention to policy, regulations, and procedures.
4. Calling attention to any unsafe condition while on the ground or in-flight.
5. Performing post-flight inspections of the aircraft.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Post-secondary education preferred).
2. Previous FAR 121 experience preferred but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current unrestricted FAA Airplane Multiengine ATP certificate with English proficiency endorsement.
2. 2000+ hours of total time preferred.

- If Military: <2000 hrs. Total Time, Turbine, and PIC are flexible.

1. 1500 turbine (Jet) flight time preferred

1. 1000 PIC turbine (Jet) flight time preferred
2. Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
3. FCC Radio License
4. No restrictions on International Travel
5. Legal to work in the U.S.
6. Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test

ACCOMMODATIONS:

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The ability to walk up or downstairs.
• The ability to work in a confined area for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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