First Officer Position – Republic Airways
Republic Airways, a leading North American regional airline, seeks a highly skilled and dedicated First Officer to contribute to our commitment to safe, efficient, and on-time operations. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Captain, ensuring the seamless execution of all flight duties while adhering to the highest safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Active participation in meticulous flight planning, leveraging comprehensive weather data and adhering to all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies.
- Rigorous pre-flight aircraft inspections to confirm airworthiness in accordance with FARs and company procedures.
- Collaborative flight planning and fuel management with the Captain, ensuring optimal safety and regulatory compliance.
- Safe and proficient aircraft operation throughout the duty period, following the Captain's instructions and adhering strictly to FARs and company protocols.
- Comprehensive knowledge of aircraft systems, relevant FARs, manuals, policies, and procedures.
- Proactive communication with crew and passengers regarding weather conditions and operational factors impacting the flight.
- Accurate completion of flight load manifests.
- Contribution to reliable on-time performance by assisting the Captain in meeting all reporting, departure, and turnaround times.
- Provision of terminal support, including handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo.
- Consistent and reliable attendance, maintaining adherence to company protocols.
- Professional presentation, adhering to the company uniform dress code and maintaining professional conduct at all times.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development to enhance performance and capabilities.
- Execution of additional duties as assigned by the company and the Captain.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Fulfillment of minimum requirements for an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (RATP) certificate. ATP written exam preferred.
- Compliance with FAA and company minimum age and flight hour requirements for interview and hiring. Candidates meeting interview minimums but not hiring minimums will be considered contingent upon meeting hiring minimums within six months of the interview date, maintaining a clean certificate record, a clean criminal record (no misdemeanors or felonies), and accepting a class date within six months of the interview date.
- (Preferred) Prior customer service experience, ideally within the aviation industry.
Skills and Abilities:
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Physical Demands:
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Work Environment:
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Travel:
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
Republic Airways is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.
About Republic Airways:
Founded in 1974, Republic Airways is a leading North American regional airline operating a fleet of over 200 Embraer 170/175 aircraft, providing scheduled passenger service to numerous cities across the U.S. and Canada. We pride ourselves on innovation, operational excellence, and a supportive, respectful work environment.