First Officer - Citation X
Silver Air is actively seeking a highly skilled and experienced First Officer to join its Citation X flight operations. The First Officer plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and prudent conduct of all flights. This position is ideal for a dedicated aviation professional who embodies a strong team-player ethos, strives for excellence in every aspect of performance, and is committed to delivering outstanding travel experiences for discerning clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive pre-flight inspections, including verification of aircraft airworthiness and maintenance status.
- Perform thorough checks of weather conditions, route facilities, and suitable alternate airports.
- Ensure strict adherence to Silver Air's operational policies, procedures, and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
- Prioritize and maintain the highest level of safety for passengers, aircraft, and crew throughout all flight operations.
- Accurately complete all required trip documentation in accordance with company standards.
Qualifications
Flight Experience & Certifications:
- Minimum of 1500 hours total flight time in all aircraft.
- Minimum of 1000 hours multi-engine flight time.
- 500 hours total turbine time (preferred).
- Possession of a valid First Class Medical Certificate (required).
- Previous Part 135 operational experience (preferred).
- Ability to obtain and maintain CANPASS authorization for unrestricted commercial pilot travel to/from Canada.
Skills & Attributes:
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills (verbal and written), demonstrating professionalism with all levels of personnel and clients.
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail, capable of thriving in dynamic environments with evolving priorities.
- Excellent time management abilities, including the capacity to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Flexibility to work an on-call schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, reflecting a 24/7 operational environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-player mindset, contributing positively to business objectives and client relations.
Benefits and Perks
Silver Air is dedicated to fostering an exceptional work environment, investing significantly in a supportive culture that empowers its team members to achieve their best. The comprehensive benefits and perks package is regularly reviewed and currently includes:
- A personalized flight schedule, offering 10 days off per month and 20 scheduled flight days.
- Dedicated Flight Support team managing all travel logistics.
- Company-provided leadership, hospitality, and flight simulator training, subject to a one-year training agreement.
- Opportunity to operate modern, well-maintained aircraft.
- Provision of KCM badge, paid medical exams, additional passports, and a cell phone stipend.
- Premium medical, vision, and dental benefits fully covered for the employee and their family, alongside Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- 5% company match on 401(k) contributions from the first day of employment.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
- Competitive compensation with regular performance and salary reviews.