The PlaneSense First Officer (FO) is a vital PC-12 crew member. They act as second in command of a modern, state-of-the-art, high performance, turboprop aircraft. The FO reports to the Captain throughout all phases of flight operations, and shares decision making regarding safety.
FO duties include, but are not limited to:
Preflight Inspection
Overall care and cleanliness of the aircraft
Updating instrument charts
Obtaining IFR clearances
Participation in flight planning and weather evaluation
Flying the PC-12
Providing a superior level of customer service to our owners and passengers
Schedule:
8 Days on duty/6 days off
After completion of 1 year of flying service, pilots are awarded 1 cycle of annual vacation. After 4 years, 2 cycles of annual vacation. After 13 years, 3 cycles of annual vacation
Pilots earn 4 sick days per year (one per quarter). Rollover and buy back options are available
Compensation:
A First Officer candidate becomes an employee once they pass their check ride during initial training
Starting annual salary for FO's is $32,000
Upon completion of 6 months of service, salary is increased to $36,000 followed by annual increases thereafter
The FO holiday premium is $200
Overtime rates are $400 per day
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Commercial pilot, SEL instrument-rated
1st or 2nd class medical certificate
Total flight time/fixed wing preferred min, 1,000 hours
What do they look for?
Superior customer service skills
Extensive IFR and VFR knowledge and skills
Corporate and/or turbine experience (though not required)