Pilot Qualifications
Aspiring aviation professionals are invited to review the rigorous qualifications required for this distinguished pilot position. Successful candidates will demonstrate exceptional skill, extensive experience, and a commitment to the highest standards of aviation safety and professionalism.
Essential Certifications and Ratings:
- A current FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate, encompassing the appropriate aircraft category and class.
- A valid FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
- An FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- An FAA Instrument Rating.
- Demonstrated current Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) knowledge and practical experience.
Comprehensive Flight Hour Requirements:
A minimum of 1500 total flight hours is requisite, meticulously detailed as follows:
- A minimum of 300 hours of flight experience in the PC-12 aircraft (including Legacy, NG, or NGX models).
- A minimum of 1000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), with at least 100 of those hours accumulated as PIC in the PC-12.
- A minimum of 100 hours of instrument flight time, with a substantial portion (at least 50 hours) involving actual instrument flight conditions.
- A minimum of 500 hours of cross-country flight experience.
- A minimum of 100 hours of night flying experience.
Professional Experience:
- Proven professional experience operating as a Single-Pilot is a mandatory requirement.
- Prior experience in Part 135 operations is highly preferred and will be considered a significant advantage.