PlaneSense is seeking a qualified First Officer for their PC-12 aircraft operations based at an undisclosed location. The First Officer will serve as Second-In-Command, assisting the Captain throughout all flight operations and adapting to a dynamic flight schedule. This role requires extensive knowledge of aviation weather, federal aviation regulations, international customs, immigration requirements, specific aircraft systems, and company policies and procedures, with proficiency in both IFR and VFR flight environments.
About the Role
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Assist the Captain in reviewing weather and NOTAMs.
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Review information provided by the Flight Operations Center for accuracy.
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Ensure compliance with applicable FARs and company policies and procedures.
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Conduct thorough preflight aircraft inspections.
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Maintain overall care and cleanliness of the aircraft.
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Update aircraft charts and navigation databases.
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Obtain IFR clearances.
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Load passenger luggage.
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Interact with passengers to provide quality customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
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Commercial Pilot Certificate with Single Engine Land (SEL) and instrument rating.
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FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
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750 hours of total flight time.
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Superior customer service skills.
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Excellent IFR knowledge and superior Basic Instrument (BAI) flying ability.
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Current passport with unrestricted international travel privileges.
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Valid driver’s license.
Highly Qualified Applicant Attributes
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Experience in corporate or charter operations (Part 135 or Part 91 Subpart K).
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Familiarity with technically advanced aircraft (TAA) and advanced aircraft systems.
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Time in turbine aircraft, particularly the PC-12.
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Bachelor’s degree.
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Demonstrated leadership history in aviation roles.
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Military-trained pilots with tactical or mission-oriented flight backgrounds.
Additional Qualifications for Highly Qualified Applicants
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FAA ATP Single-Engine or Commercial Single-Engine Pilot Certificate with instrument rating.
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FAA First or Second Class Medical Certificate.
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FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit.
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1500 hours of total flight time.
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1000 hours as Pilot-In-Command (PIC).
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500 hours in fixed-wing aircraft.
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500 hours of cross-country flight time.
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100 hours of instrument flying time.
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100 hours of night flying time.
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Superior customer service skills.
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Excellent IFR knowledge and superior BAI flying ability.
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Current passport with unrestricted international travel privileges.
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Valid driver’s license.