The Pilot is primarily responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient ground and in-flight operation of the aircraft. This includes conducting thorough pre-flight checklist procedures and verifying the identification of all passengers before boarding the aircraft to maintain security standards.
Candidates must possess a minimum of 3,000 hours of total fixed-wing flight time, including at least 1,500 hours of pilot-in-command (PIC) time and 500 hours of total turbine time. A valid, unexpired U.S. Passport and an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate are also required.