Mountain Aviation | First Officer

Here at Mountain Aviation, our employees provide exceptional service to our long-time jet charter clients, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What makes Mountain Aviation a great place to work? Not only are we the best Aircraft Charter, Management, and Maintenance operator in the Rocky Mountain Region, we offer flexible schedules, competitive salaries, and great employee benefits. We also offer professional growth opportunities to all of our employees pursuing a stable and successful career in aviation.

On January 5, 2021, Wheels Up Private Jets acquired Mountain Aviation, the 10th largest private jet charter operator in the U.S. In the last two years, Wheels Up acquired the #1 ranked Part 135 operator Gama Aviation Signature, 4th ranked Delta Private Jets, and 9th ranked Travel Management Company.

Wheels Up is a leading private aviation company that has made booking a private plane as easy as requesting an Uber or reserving an Airbnb. Offering three membership options—Connect, Core, and Business—that significantly reduce the cost to fly privately, as well as management services for whole aircraft owners, we deliver a total aviation solution for more than 9,000 members and customers throughout North America.

Wheels Up gives members access to one of the world’s largest owned and managed fleets of private aircraft, totaling more than 250 aircraft—as well as a fleet of approximately 1,250 Wheels Up-approved partner aircraft ranging from Light to Large-Cabin Jets. Members can also attend exclusive events and take advantage of a suite of hospitality, lifestyle, and retail benefits from some of the world’s preeminent brands.

At Wheels Up, we are realizing our vision of making private aviation and the accompanying lifestyle accessible to millions of individuals, families, and businesses in the U.S. and around the world.

We are currently looking for First Officers for our Citation Encore & Ultra and have posted new minimum hour requirements!

After reading through the entire job post, if you believe you would be a valuable member of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Schedule: 8on/6off rotations

Salary: $55,000- $60,000 + per diem and incentive pay

Here is what we need you to do, remember this list is not all inclusive:

• Provide professional pilot services to Mountain Aviation clients in a two-crewmember environment.
• Assist the PIC in all aspects of flight management.
• Ensure the safety and comfort of our clients.
• Perform all flight duties as assigned by the PIC.
• Responsible to the PIC on all flights
• Assume the authority to act on behalf of the PIC is they become incapacitated.
• Gain knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of the PIC. (We love to promote SIC’s to PIC’s)
• Work with PIC after completing a flight to ensure that the Aircraft is cleaned, restocked and prepared for the next flight.

Skills we really want you to have:

• Knowledge of the General Operations Manual, FAA regulations, Operations Specifications, and Flight Manuals.
• Ability to interact with Clients in a friendly, helpful demeanor.

Minimum Qualifications - subject to thorough pilot assessment by review board:

• FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Valid Passport
• ATP/CTP course + written completed
• 1500 Total Time
• 250 Pilot-in-Command
• 50 Multi-Engine
• 0 Multi-Engine Pilot-in-Command
• 50 Turbine
• 75 Instrument

Preferred Qualifications:

• FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• Valid Passport
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) w/Multi-Engine privileges
• 2500 Total Time
• 1000 Pilot-in-Command
• 500 Multi Engine
• 50 Multi Engine Pilot-in-Command
• 100 Turbine

What we offer you:

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with company matching
• Life, AD&D, and LTD paid by the company
• Flexible Spending account, for you and your dependent
• Voluntary benefits include accident insurance, Short Term Disability, Hospital coverage, and additional Life Insurance through AFLAC
• Our pilots start accruing PTO after 6 months so that they can enjoy a work-life balance!