First Officer - Republic Airways
Overview
This position supports the aircraft Captain by ensuring the safe and timely piloting of the aircraft and performing other aircraft management duties. As a First Officer, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the operation of Republic Airways' extensive network, contributing to the safe and efficient transportation of passengers across North America.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Flight Planning: Collaborates with the Captain in the meticulous planning of each flight, utilizing comprehensive weather information and reports in strict adherence to Company policies, procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
- Aircraft Readiness: Verifies the aircraft's airworthiness in accordance with FARs and Company standards, meticulously completing all necessary preflight inspections to ensure the highest levels of safety.
- Flight Management: Works in tandem with the Captain to ensure proper flight planning and fuel management, guaranteeing a safe and compliant flight operation.
- Aircraft Operation: Safely and effectively operates the aircraft during the designated duty period, strictly adhering to the Captain's instructions, FARs, and Company policies and procedures.
- Knowledge & Expertise: Possesses a thorough understanding of the aircraft's equipment, relevant FARs, and all manuals, policies, procedures, and other instructions.
- Passenger & Crew Communication: Keeps the crew and passengers informed about potential turbulence or any other operational factors affecting the flight.
- Load Manifest: Completes the load manifest for each flight, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- On-Time Operations: Contributes to a reliable and punctual operation by assisting the Captain in meeting all reporting, departure, and turn-around times.
- Terminal Assistance: While at the terminal, provides assistance and ensures the proper handling of the aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo.
- Attendance & Professionalism: Maintains regular and reliable attendance, adhering to Company procedures. Presents a professional appearance at all times while on duty, strictly observing the Company's dress code and Rules of Conduct for all associates.
- Continuous Improvement: Participates in ongoing professional training to enhance performance and abilities.
- Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as assigned by the Company and the Captain.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must meet the minimum requirements for an ATP or RATP certificate.
- ATP written examination preferred.
- Must meet the current minimum age and flight hours requirements set by the FAA and Company.
- Conditional Hiring: Candidates meeting interview minimums, but not hiring minimums, are eligible for hire if they:
- Meet hiring minimums within six months of the interview date.
- Maintain a clean certificate record.
- Maintain a clean criminal record.
- Accept a class date within six months of the interview date.
- Preferred Education & 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. Effective communication skills required to present information to and respond to questions from management, dispatch, crew, passengers, air traffic control, and the general public. Proficient in English, including the ability to deliver shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
- Reasoning & Problem Solving: 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. Demonstrates the ability 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
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat and/or crawl.
- Ability to sit without standing for long periods of time.
- Capable of lifting or moving items at different heights weighing up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to adhere to the visual demands set in the medical standards established by the FAA.
- Ability 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 the 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
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 continues to lead the way in innovation and operational excellence for 50 years. The unrivaled work being done by our over 6,000 Associates sets us apart from the competition. We are in an era of growth and untapped potential across the aviation industry. It's an exciting time to be part of our Company, from corporate positions to the flight deck. No matter your role, your opportunities are elevated at Republic Airways.
Republic Airways fosters a culture of trust, respect, care, and fun. We believe our people and the passion they bring to their work is what distinguishes us. We work to encourage, support, and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement, and Guiding Principles—those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.