Republic Airways, a leading regional airline operating Embraer 170/175 aircraft, seeks a skilled and professional First Officer to join its flight operations team. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways offers scheduled passenger service across a vast network in the U.S. and Canada. The First Officer plays a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient flight operations, supporting the Aircraft Captain and upholding the company's commitment to operational excellence and safety standards.
The First Officer directly supports the Aircraft Captain by ensuring the safe and timely piloting of aircraft and assisting with critical aircraft management duties. This role requires strict adherence to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies and procedures, contributing significantly to the reliability and success of each flight.
The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications:
Candidates interviewing with interview minimums but not yet meeting hiring minimums may be eligible for hire upon successful interview completion if hiring minimums are met within six months, no certificate actions, misdemeanors, or felonies have occurred since the interview date, and a class date within six months is accepted.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and understand complex technical procedures and governmental regulations, including under stressful or emergency conditions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from management, dispatch, crew, passengers, air traffic control, and the public. Must be able to speak and be clearly understood in English, including shouted commands during emergencies.
Ability to solve practical problems and manage diverse variables in dynamic situations. Capable of interpreting multiple instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagrams, schedules). Must remain calm, think clearly, and react swiftly in emergency situations, including medical, decompression, evacuation, fire, security threats, passenger disturbances, and turbulence.
Makes decisions supporting strategic direction, often with medium-range impact and moderate consequences, but capable of making critical decisions in unusual situations with potential safety-of-flight implications. Decisions require sound judgment to avoid unnecessary resource expenditure and maintain safety. Must process information rapidly and react positively during unexpected or serious events. Capable of controlling personal and emotional responses under high stress levels and acting appropriately.
The position requires meeting the following physical demands:
The work environment characteristics include:
This position requires travel up to 100% of the time, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overnight stays. The First Officer must be able to work extended hours with potentially little notice and lack of scheduling control. Relocation based on the company's operational needs may be required.
Republic Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of North America's largest regional airlines. Republic operates a fleet of 200+ Embraer 170/175 aircraft, offering approximately 900 daily flights to over 80 cities across the U.S. and Canada. With 50 years of leading innovation and operational excellence, Republic's over 6,000 Associates set the company apart. In an era of significant growth within the aviation industry, there are elevated opportunities across all roles, including the flight deck. Republic Airways fosters a culture built on trust, respect, care, and fun, investing in its Associates professionally and personally, living its Vision, Mission, Culture Statement, and Guiding Principles daily.