Job: First Officer at PlaneSense

Posted by Reina Cooke on

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)
  • Current SEL instrument time 

 

Send Resumé to: careers@planesense.com 

 

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