About This Role
Gridiron Air is recruiting a First Officer to serve as Second-in-Command on its Boeing 777-200ER fleet. The company operates as a FAR Part 121 supplemental charter airline, providing customized flight solutions worldwide throughout the year. The position is listed in Fort Worth, Texas, where the company's Operations Control Center and Maintenance Operation support global flight and cabin crews. The role emphasizes safe, compliant, reliable, and service-oriented operations, with flexibility for evening and weekend availability when business needs require it.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The First Officer serves as Second-in-Command and complies with all regulations, directives, company-approved or accepted manuals, applicable OpSpecs, 14 CFR requirements, FAA Orders, airworthiness directives, advisory circulars, handbook bulletins, directives, and manufacturer recommendations. Duties include completing administrative programs such as airport and route qualification, flight-time limitations, currency requirements, physicals, takeoffs and landings, home-study courses, pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies, and procedures. The First Officer must maintain appearance, attendance, and personal conduct in line with company policy, culture, and core values
- immediately notify the Chief Pilot of discrepancies or incidents affecting safety, regulatory compliance, or fiscal responsibility
- and take action to resolve situations that may compromise safety or compliance. When directed by the Captain, the First Officer also directs crewmembers safely and efficiently to meet company operational requirements and performs other assigned administrative duties.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold an FAA ATP License, First Class Medical, and FCC Certificate.
- The posting requires legal authorization to live and work in the United States, the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.
- Government Security Clearance, no FAA accident history or regulatory violations, and successful completion of a DOT pre-employment drug test.
- Candidates must be fluent in English and demonstrate strong communication, sharp judgment, attention to detail, and a hospitality mindset.
- A minimum of 2,000 hours of fixed-wing total time with EFIS/FMS/Glass flight deck experience and 1,000 hours of turbojet time is required, along with 1,000 hours in Part 121, Part 91, or Part 135 operations.
- Supplemental Part 121 experience and B777 or B747 experience are preferred.
- The education section lists a Bachelor's degree.
- Employees must comply with the company's Drug and Alcohol policies, and occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.