First Officer Position at Republic Airways
Overview
This position supports the aircraft Captain by ensuring safe and timely operation of the aircraft and performing other aircraft management duties. The First Officer is a key member of the flight crew, contributing to the efficient and professional delivery of air travel for Republic Airways passengers.
Essential Duties
- Collaborates with the Captain in comprehensive flight planning, utilizing current weather information and reports in compliance with Company policies, procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
- Conducts thorough pre-flight inspections to ensure the aircraft's airworthiness in accordance with FARs and Company policies and procedures.
- Participates in ensuring proper fueling and weight and balance calculations to support safe and compliant flight operations.
- Safely and effectively operates the aircraft during the designated period of duty, adhering to the Captain's instructions, FARs, and Company policies and procedures.
- Maintains a comprehensive working knowledge of the aircraft systems, applicable FARs, and relevant manuals, policies, procedures, and other instructions.
- Informs crew and passengers of turbulent weather conditions or any other operational factors impacting the flight.
- Completes the load manifest for each flight, ensuring accurate passenger and cargo records.
- Contributes to on-time operations by assisting the Captain in meeting all report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Provides assistance with the handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo while at the terminal.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance according to Company procedures and practices.
- Presents a professional appearance and adheres to the Company uniform dress code.
- Conducts self professionally at all times while on duty and observes the Rules of Conduct for all associates as outlined in the Flight Operations Manual, Associate Handbook, and other related policies and procedures.
- Engages in continuous professional training to enhance performance and abilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Company and the Captain.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must meet the minimum requirements for an ATP or RATP certificate.
- ATP written exam is preferred.
- Meet the current interview and hiring minimum age and flight hours requirements set by the FAA and Company.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
- Prior customer service experience, preferably in an aviation environment.
Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and understand technical procedures and governmental regulations, sometimes quickly and under stressful or emergency situations.
- Effectively present information to and respond to questions from management, dispatch, crew, passengers, air traffic control, and the general public.
- Ability to speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Capable of interpreting a variety of and multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Must be able to remain calm, think, and react quickly in all types of emergency situations including but not limited to: medical emergencies, aircraft decompression, emergency evacuations, fires, security threats, passenger disturbances, turbulence, etc.
Decision Making & Impact of Errors
- Makes decisions to support strategic direction. Decisions tend to be medium range and of medium significance with moderate consequences, but may in unusual situations be significant and have safety-of-flight consequences.
- Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound and may impact safety.
- Able to process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses and acting appropriately under high levels of stress.
Physical Demands
- Able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat and/or crawl.
- Able to sit without standing for long periods of time.
- Capable of lifting or moving items at different heights weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Able to adhere to the visual demands set in the medical standards established by the FAA.
- Able to hear clearly verbal communications in person, on the telephone, and over a headset with ambient aircraft and passenger noise.
- Possess the stamina needed to work long days, on sequential days, with frequent change in temperatures, climate and weather conditions.
- Must be able to move about the aircraft and perform all required functions freely, effectively and quickly in a confined environment.
- Must be able to sit in the pilot's seat or assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened without any modifications.
Work Environment
- This position requires the ability to work near moving mechanical parts.
- Withstand outdoor weather conditions within an open air hangar and on the flight line for extended periods.
- The noise level may be loud and use of a headset is required.
- Willing and able to work extended duty periods on sequential days, as well as a varied schedule, including early morning, nights, overnights and weekends.
Travel Requirements
- Travel up to 100% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays.
- Able to work extended hours with lack of scheduling control and be ready to report to work with little notice.
- Willing to relocate based on the Company's operational needs.
Equal Opportunity Employment and Disability Accommodations
Republic Airways is committed to achieving a diverse workforce by providing equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are committed to providing applicants and associates reasonable accommodation to enable the individual to perform the essential duties of the job. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
About Republic Airways
At Republic Airways, our vision is to be America's regional airline of choice. Each of our 6,000 aviation professionals – whether they work at our corporate headquarters, on the ground at one of our 10 bases or in the air with our passengers – are responsible for our company's success. More than that, we're responsible for one another's successes. That's the Republic difference.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in North America. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with 900 daily flights to 80+ cities in the U.S. and Canada. Republic offers fixed-fee flights operated under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.
Beyond our operations, we're focused on sharing our time, talents, and treasures with our community – both locally and globally. Join Republic Airways where you will find opportunities, reach new heights and be part of something bigger than yourself.