Pilatus PC-12 Pilot
Full-time
Company Overview
Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001, Tradewind operates on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, providing personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.
Position Summary
Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilots are integral aviation professionals responsible for safe and efficient flight operations as part of a formal two-pilot crew. The role demands individuals who uphold the highest standards of safety and customer service while operating company aircraft.
Compensation
- Competitive Salary established on a pay scale, including yearly increases and bonuses.
- Most pilots typically earn above the starting salary.
- Starting Salary: $50,000 per year.
- Volunteer Pay (SIC): $450 per day.
- Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour.
- Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 International.
- Flight Duty Pay: An additional $125 per leg for all legs flown beyond the sixth leg.
Team Member Benefits
- United Healthcare Three-tier Medical PPO, Prescription, Vision, Dental (available after 30 days of employment).
- Available 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: Includes vacation, sick, maternity/paternity, and bereavement days. Vacation sell-back is available. (Starting first year: 18 vacation days, 6 sick days).
- Standby travel on select Tradewind scheduled flights.
- ZED fair travel is available on Delta, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and several other major & regional airlines (available after 6 months of employment).
- 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 the team member.
- Pilots retain all hotel and frequent flyer points earned.
Requirements
Education Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- An Aviation Related College Degree is preferred but not mandatory.
- Successful completion of a Part 61 or 141 Flight Training Program.
Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses & Document Requirements
- Valid unrestricted driver’s license.
- Valid unrestricted passport.
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) rating.
- FAA Instrument Rating.
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Experience & Professional Skills
- 800 hours total time is preferred.
- 75 hours night time is preferred.
- CFI, CFII ratings are preferred.
- Current IFR knowledge and experience.
- Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 Avionics is preferred.
- Previous customer service experience is beneficial.
United Aviate Participants – Reduced Hour Requirements
- 600 hours total time for United Aviate Program participants.
- 500 hours total time for United Aviate Academy participants.
- 300 hours total time for United Aviate Academy participants with a recommendation.
JetBlue Participants – Reduced Hour Requirements
- 600 hours total time for JetBlue Participants.
Work Environment & Culture Skills
- Basic MS Office knowledge, computer software, and internet proficiency are necessary.
- The ability to speak, read, understand, and write English is required.
- Candidates should be motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized individuals capable of managing their tasks and working within a managed structure.
- Reliability and punctuality are essential attributes.
- The ability to respect and maintain confidentiality, operating ethically and trustworthiness with sensitive information, is paramount.
- Candidates should be service-oriented, capable of working at a fast pace, handling stress and problematic issues effectively with a positive attitude.
- The ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within a team-focused environment is required.
- An outgoing personality with expertise in developing relationships and respect for diverse populations and cultures is preferred.
- Ability to pass DOT/FAA compliant pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Candidates should possess good citizenship and moral character.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The role involves loading and unloading aircraft as necessary.
- Moderate to heavy lifting is required (up to 70 lbs).
Location Requirements
- Operational bases are located at Waterbury–Oxford Airport - Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester County Airport - White Plains, NY (HPN), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Carolina, Puerto Rico (SJU), and Stuart, FL (SUA).
- Pilots must be able to relocate within 90 minutes of their assigned base.
- Due to operational requirements, this position is NOT commutable.
- Please note, a relocation package is not provided for this position.
Shift Requirements
- Schedules vary by base location but pilots can generally expect to be scheduled 4 days per week.
- Schedules are typically released up to 30 days in advance.
- A guaranteed 13 days off per month is provided; days off below this threshold will be paid as a Volunteer Day.
- Availability for assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is required.
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 within and outside the United States and assigned territories freely is required.
- Must hold a non-conditional, non-expired green card and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must hold a valid unrestricted foreign passport with appropriate visas.