First Officer
Position Purpose
The First Officer supports the aircraft Captain by ensuring the safe and timely operation of the aircraft, and performs other aircraft management duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The First Officer:
- Collaborates with the Captain in meticulous flight planning, utilizing comprehensive weather information and reports in strict adherence to Company policies, procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
- Conducts thorough preflight inspections, ensuring the aircraft's airworthiness in accordance with FARs and Company standards.
- Collaborates with the Captain to ensure flight planning and fuel optimization for safe and compliant operation.
- Operates the aircraft safely, proficiently, and effectively throughout the designated duty period, following the Captain's instructions, FARs, and Company procedures.
- Maintains a comprehensive understanding of the aircraft equipment, relevant FARs, manuals, policies, procedures, and other pertinent instructions.
- Alerts crew and passengers to turbulent weather conditions or any operational factors impacting the flight.
- Completes the load manifest for each flight.
- Contributes to a reliable and on-time operation by assisting the Captain in meeting all report times, departure times, and minimum turn times.
- Assists in ensuring proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo while at the terminal.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
- Presents a professional appearance, adhering to the Company uniform dress code.
- Conducts oneself professionally at all times while on duty, observing the Rules of Conduct for all associates as outlined in the Flight Operations Manual, Associate Handbook, and other related policies and procedures.
- Continuously seeks professional training to enhance performance and abilities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Company and the Captain.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.
Education and/or Experience
- High School diploma or GED.
- Must meet the minimum requirements for an ATP or RATP certificate.
- ATP written is preferred.
- Meet the current interview and hiring minimum age and flight hours requirements set by the FAA and Company.
Candidates meeting interview minimums, but not hiring minimums, may be eligible for hire upon successful completion of the interview process if they:
- Meet the Hiring Minimums within six months of the interview date.
- Have no certificate action since the date of the interview.
- Have no misdemeanors or felonies since the interview date.
- Accept class date within six months of the interview date.
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.
- Speak and be understood in English, including shouted verbal commands during emergency situations.
Reasoning/Problem Solving Ability
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Interpret a variety of and multiple instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- 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
- Make 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.
- Process information quickly and react in a positive manner during unexpected and/or serious situations.
- Control personal and emotional responses and act appropriately under high levels of stress.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- 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
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- 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.