First Officer B747 / A330
Location: Home Based
Department: Flight Operations
Reports To: Chief Pilot
Job Summary
National Airlines seeks qualified individuals to serve as First Officers (Second-in-Command) on B747 and A330 aircraft. First Officers report to the Chief Pilot and are functionally responsible to the Pilot in Command (PIC) for assigned flights. This role is critical to the safe operation of National Airlines aircraft, assisting the Captain in adherence to all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies. The First Officer is expected to foster teamwork, professionalism, and mentorship while being in training for advancement to Captain.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain thorough familiarity with and adhere to all instructions and procedures within applicable company operational manuals.
- Ensure compliance with all regulations set forth by the FAA, applicable foreign aviation authorities, and the Company for flight conduct.
- Comply with all clearances and directives issued by valid controlling agencies, including Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Ground Control.
- Actively participate in training for Captain upgrade by absorbing all available Captain instructions and information, observing standard in-flight operating procedures, and learning techniques used by Captains.
- Verify that all necessary forms and flight deck supplies are adequately stocked and accessible to the crew prior to each flight.
- Perform duties as a Relief Officer on crews comprising three or more Pilots.
- Additional responsibilities may be outlined in National Airlines’ General Operations Manual.
Minimum Requirements
- Possess a current and unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and an English proficiency endorsement.
- Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Possess an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- Hold a valid U.S. passport with no restrictions on international travel.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Minimum of 2500 hours of total flight time. Applicants with less than 2500 hours may be considered based on flying experience and flown aircraft types.
- Minimum of 500 hours of turbine flight time.
- Minimum of 1000 hours of fixed-wing flight time, or 500 hours with a Part 121 carrier.
- Minimum age of 23. All National Airlines pilots are subject to FAA 121 mandatory retirement regulations.
- ATP certificate issued with a CIRC APCH-VMC Only limitation is acceptable.
- Current and qualified operating experience in Part 121, 135, or 91 environments is preferred.
- Willingness to undergo a 10-year background check, including a Pilot Records check, DOT Pre-Employment Drug Test, and Criminal History Report Check (CHRC).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform prolonged periods of sitting.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.