The Relief Pilot fills pilot shortages at various bases as assigned by the Regional Aviation Manager, or Director of Operations. Additional tasks, such as ferrying aircraft may be assigned. In addition to performing the duties below, the Regional Relief pilot will strive to uphold the highest level of customer service while maintaining the safest operations possible.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with single-engine and instrument airplane ratings
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate to be obtained upon completion of initial training (paid for by Metro)
FAA 2nd Class Medical (1st Class Medical for Turbojet PIC)
MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (TURBO PROP)
Total Flight Time = 2,500 hours
Total PIC Airplane Time = 1,000
Cross Country Flight Time = 500 hours
Night Flight Time = 100 hours
Instrument Flight Time = 75 hours (50 in flight)
Time in Type = 50 hours
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
Type rating(s) in similar aircraft
Air Medical Operations
International Operations
Part 121/135 operations
High performance, high altitude, and complex endorsements (or equal 121/135 training documentation)