Pilatus PC-12 Pilot
Tradewind Aviation, a premier Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator, seeks highly skilled and dedicated Pilatus PC-12 Pilots. Founded on a commitment to the highest standards of aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides exceptional personal air travel throughout North America and the Caribbean. This is a formal two-pilot crew position requiring aviation professionals who prioritize safety and customer satisfaction.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Pilatus PC-12 Pilot is responsible for conducting safe and efficient flight operations as part of a two-pilot crew. They maintain the highest standards of safety and customer service.
Compensation:
- Competitive salary with an established pay scale, including yearly increases and bonuses.
- Most pilots earn well above the starting salary.
- Starting Salary: $50,000 per year.
- Volunteer Pay: Second in Command (SIC) - $450 per day.
- Per Diem: $3.21 per duty hour (domestic and international).
- Overnight Pay: $20 (domestic), $35 (international).
- Flight Duty Pay: All legs flown over leg 6 receive an additional $125 per leg.
Team Member Benefits:
- United Healthcare Three-tier Medical PPO, Prescription, Vision, and Dental (after 30 days).
- Flexible Spending Healthcare Account – Medical and Dependent Care.
- Global Emergency Services.
- Preferred rates and guaranteed issue for: Voluntary Accident, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Legal Plans.
- 401K Plan with Tradewind Aviation matching team member contributions.
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, maternity/paternity, and bereavement days with vacation sell-back (18 vacation, 6 sick days per year – starting first year).
- Standby travel on select Tradewind scheduled flights.
- ZED fare travel available on Delta, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and several other major & regional airlines (after 6 months).
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, wireless, shipping, and more.
Position-Specific Benefits:
- Company-paid uniforms.
- Paid housing when relocated away from the base.
- Cockpit Access Security System (CASS).
- Known Crewmember (KCM) – available for purchase by team member.
- Pilots retain all hotel and frequent flyer points.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Aviation-related college degree preferred, but not required.
- Successful completion of a Part 61 or 141 Flight Training Program.
- Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
- Valid, unrestricted passport.
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL).
- FAA Instrument Rating.
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Experience & Professional Skills:
- 800 hours total time preferred.
- 75 hours night flight preferred.
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) preferred.
- Current Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) knowledge and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 Avionics preferred.
- Previous customer service experience.
Reduced Hours Requirements:
- United Aviate Program Participants: 600 hours total time.
- United Aviate Academy Participants: 500 hours total time.
- United Aviate Academy Participants with Recommendation: 300 hours total time.
- JetBlue Program Participants: 600 hours total time.
Work Environment & Culture Skills:
- Basic proficiency in MS Office, computer software, and internet.
- Ability to speak, read, understand, and write English.
- Motivated, resourceful, energetic, and organized with the ability to manage and be managed.
- Reliable and punctual.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically with sensitive information.
- Service-oriented with the ability to work at a fast pace, manage stress, and handle problematic issues with a positive attitude.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a team-focused environment.
- Outgoing personality with expertise in developing relationships and respecting diverse populations and cultures.
- Pass DOT/FAA compliant pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Good citizen with good moral character.
Physical Requirements:
- Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to load and unload aircraft as necessary.
- Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting (up to 70lbs).
Location Requirements:
- Operational bases in Waterbury–Oxford Airport (OXC), Westchester County Airport (HPN), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), and Stuart, FL (SUA).
- Must be able to relocate within 90 minutes of the base.
- This position is NOT commutable.
- There is no relocation package offered for this position.
Shift Requirements:
- Schedules vary by base location, but typically involve 4 days per week.
- Schedules are released up to 30 days in advance.
- Guaranteed 13 days off per month; any less will be paid as a Volunteer Day.
- Must be available for assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Other Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
International Candidates:
- Ability to work and travel freely within and outside of the United States and assigned territories.
- Hold a non-conditional, non-expired green card and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Hold a valid, unrestricted foreign passport with appropriate visas.
Salary:
$50,000 per year.