First Officer
Location:
Wilson Air Center, Chattanooga, TN
Job Category:
Aviation
Requisition Number:
R0033480
Job Summary
McKee Foods is seeking a professional First Officer to join the Aviation team. The First Officer serves as a vital partner to the Captain, ensuring safe, efficient, and comfortable travel for company employees and guests. The successful candidate will maintain a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional passenger service.
Key Responsibilities
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Serve as Pilot Monitoring, overseeing flight instruments, radio communications, and navigation to support the Captain.
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Assist in preparing flight plans, monitoring weather reports, and calculating fuel requirements and aircraft performance data.
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Ensure all flight operations strictly adhere to FAA regulations, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and airport guidelines.
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Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections to maintain aircraft airworthiness.
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Provide professional customer service to all passengers.
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Coordinate ground logistics, including transportation, fueling, and hangar services.
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Maintain accurate aircraft logbooks, flight records, and expense reports.
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Participate in safety meetings and contribute to the company Safety Management System (SMS).
Required Qualifications
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Associate Degree or 2+ years of college education.
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Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Cessna Citation CE 500 SIC Type Rating.
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Minimum of 1,500 hours of flight time in a variety of aircraft.
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1 year of pilot experience.
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Proficiency with aviation-related iPad applications.
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Competency in Google Workspace.
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Ability to interpret technical procedures, government regulations, and business periodicals.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent mathematical proficiency.
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Comprehensive knowledge of business aviation regulations, including FARs and applicable Federal, State, and Local guidelines.
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Ability to meet physical demands, including lifting 15–50 pounds, occasionally exceeding 75 pounds.
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Required visual acuity, including close and distance vision.
Preferred Qualifications
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Four-year college degree.
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100 hours of jet experience in aircraft of the same or similar category, class, and type as those operated by McKee Foods.
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Experience operating in a structured crew environment.
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Additional Type Ratings: Cessna Citation CE 500 and EMB 145.
Compensation and Schedule
Salary Range:
$98,700 – $133,500 per year (Salaried grade 11 or 13), commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Schedule:
1st Shift (Sunday – Friday). Hours vary based on business needs; typically involves flying approximately three days per week.
Benefits
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Competitive weekly pay and profit-sharing cash bonus program.
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401(k) with matching contributions.
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25 days of Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays, sick, and personal time).
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Comprehensive medical insurance (health, dental, vision, prescription).
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Life insurance and company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
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Fully-paid parental leave.
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Access to company Health Center, Pharmacy, and mental wellness counseling.
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Tuition reimbursement, credit union access, and exercise facilities.
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Wellness programs with incentives and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
McKee Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.