First Officer - Caravan (C-208)
Location: Palm Beach, FL, US (and other bases listed below)
Employment Type: Full-Time Professional
At Surf Air Mobility, the team is actively transforming air mobility, pioneering new ways for people to travel through innovative aviation solutions. As innovators, the company is dedicated to creating a more efficient and accessible flying experience. With a commitment to a customer-first approach, advanced software solutions, and electrification, Surf Air Mobility is making flying not only faster but more enjoyable. The passionate team thrives in a collaborative environment where innovation and hard work are highly valued. Help shape the future of aviation while working with cutting-edge technologies that are changing the lives of passengers.
This is an exempt position reporting to the Chief Pilot and Director of Operations.
Current Base Locations: DUJ, BFD, BRL, LNS, HOT, HRO, ELD, UIN, HNL, OGG, and IPT.
The route structure is designed to enable most pilots to be home every day during their workweek, offering flexibility on schedules.
Requirements for this Position:
- Holds a current FAA pilot license: Commercial with Instrument rating.
- Possesses Single and Multi-engine land ratings.
- Has accumulated at least 6 months as a pilot.
- Meets minimum flight hour requirements:
- 500 hours total time.
- 100 Cross Country hours, with at least 25 hours flown at night.
- 50 hours turbine time OR 75 hours instrument time.
- Holds a current FAA Second Class Medical Certificate (certificate must be current prior to training).
- Holds a Radio Operators Certificate.
- Possesses a valid US Passport (required for CASS participation).
- Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. per the Immigration Act of 1986.
- Must successfully pass a 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screening in accordance with airline and/or company regulations.
Additional Details:
- A minimum block hour guarantee of 65 hours per month commences on the first day of the training class.
- Pay structure is based on block hours flown:
- $12 per block hour during training.
- $15 per block hour upon release to the line for pilots with under 600 total flight hours.
- $18 per block hour for pilots with 600-900 total flight hours.
- $21 per block hour for pilots with over 900 total flight hours.
- Hotel accommodations are provided during the approximate 25-day training period.
- A training contract of $20,100 is required.
- Training is paid.
- A $35 flat rate per diem is provided when on an overnight away from the assigned base.
- The company participates in the CASS program.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary: An attractive compensation package is offered, based on experience.
- Health & Wellness: Eligible after 30 days of employment (effective the 1st of the next month) for enrollment in medical, dental, and vision insurance, air ambulance coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, health savings accounts, and company-paid life insurance ($50,000 policy fully paid by the company).
- Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in the company’s 401(k) plan.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Upon completion of the probationary period, employees earn 1 day of PTO per month, in addition to paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
- Employee Discounts: After completing the probationary period, employees and their immediate family members can access the My ID Travel program, which provides travel privileges including significantly discounted flight tickets, standby travel on company planes (space available), discounts on hotels, resorts, car rentals, and discounted cruises.
Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer. All qualified applications receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability.