About This Role
Advanced Air, LLC, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hawthorne, is an FAA-approved Part 135 on-demand carrier with more than 30 aircraft across turboprop, business-jet, and regional-passenger-jet operations. It is hiring a Second in Command for the Dornier 328 Jet based in Hawthorne, California, supporting on-demand charter flying and scheduled service to Mammoth and Crescent City. The role reports to the Chief Pilot or, in his absence, the Director of Operations, and combines flight-safety support and inspections with PIC support, passenger, cargo, and aircraft safety responsibility, customer-service coordination, flight and duty recordkeeping, maintenance discrepancy reporting, and proactive safety and quality work. The posting calls for a one-year commitment and residence within two hours of the base airport and advertises a $91,440 salary, an 8 Days on, 6 Days off rotation, approximately 65 flight hours per month, matched 401(k), company-paid insurance, KCM, per diem, and airline travel benefits.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform a visual Pre and Post Flight (walk-around) inspection prior and after each flight.
- Assist the Pilot-in-Command during all phases of flight in accordance with operating P&P.
- Assume primary responsibility for the safety of the passengers, crewmembers, cargo, and the aircraft should the pilot-in-command become incapacitated or unable to perform his/her duties.
- Review thoroughly and brief the pilot-in-command specifically on all customer service items including, but not limited to passenger pick up, passenger drop off, refueling, customs, private hangar pick up/drop off, private hangar communications requirements, and passenger catering.
- Have primary operational responsibility for successfully completing the customer service portions of each leg as outlined in the P&P manual.
- Comply with all Federal Aviation Regulations, Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and Company Policies and Procedures.
- Update flight and duty records, determine eligibility for the next flight assignment and ensure any aircraft maintenance discrepancies are reported to the Captain and reported in accordance with operating policy and procedure.
- Participate proactively in safety and quality systems by identifying, reporting, and mitigating hazards and quality issues.
What We Offer
What You Can Expect: Flight crews can expect to average 65 flight hours a month. Rotation schedule for this position is based off an 8 Days on, 6 Days off model. On Call periods will require flight crew to be within approximate two hours of the airport and in a fit to fly state. Days OFF, the pilot will not be expected to be available for Advanced Air. Why You Should Work with Us: We can tell you all about how great we are, but you probably want to know what is in it for you, so we have compiled a list of our standout benefits: Competitive Salary 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4% 100% Company Paid Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and $15,000 in life insurance for yourself. KCM for your personal travel $3.12 Domestic, $4.16 International Per diem pay for all hours associated with Flight Duty Easy to use Flight/Travel Benefitscurrent contracts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest. Salary Description $91,440.
Requirements
- The Dornier 328 Jet Second in Command position is based out of Hawthorne, CA. Applicants should be excited about aviation, looking to grow, willing to make a one-year commitment to Advanced Air, LLC, have all the required flight minimums and certifications, and live within two hours of the base airport. Required qualifications are a high school diploma or GED
- ATP Multi Required
- 1,500 hours Total Time
- 500 hours Cross Country Time
- 250 hours PIC Time
- 100 hours Nighttime
- 75 hours instrumental flight (50 hours actual)
- 50 multi-Engine
- and 300 hours PIC-Turbine. Candidates must successfully pass the oral/written exam administered by an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman or a representative of the Administrator within the preceding 12 calendar months as required by FAR 135.293(a), successfully complete the competency check administered in the type of airplane within the preceding 12 calendar months by an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman or an FAA Inspector as required by FAR 135.293(b), complete the 6-month IFR proficiency check given by an FAA inspector or an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman under FAR 135.297, and demonstrate enroute, arrival and departure procedures by completing an enroute check under FAR 135.299 with an FAA inspector or an FAA approved Advanced Air, LLC Check Airman. The position requires the ability to work in confined spaces and to manipulate, push, pull, and lift heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs.
- climb onto and off an airplane wing for preflight, post flight, or an over wing emergency exit
- use digital dexterity for aircraft preflight and post flight
- and execute flights of up to 4.5 hours, up to a total flight time of 10 hours per day during a 14-hour duty period. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands and work environment include frequent stooping, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting a minimum of 50 lbs., repetitive machinery operation, outdoor work in all weather conditions, and exposure to airfield-ramp noise, fumes, dust, loud noise, and outdoor weather conditions. Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interviews, reference checks, and job-related tests may be required.