What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Officer (Home based - US) position at Western Global Airlines?
First Officer (Home based) - B747-400 or MD11 Fleet type (February 2025 class date)
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The First Officer is Second-in-Command of the flight. While acting in this capacity, the First Officer shall comply with all regulations and directives pertaining to the conduct of the flight in a manner suitable to the Captain. Tour of duty is 17 days away from home base.
Essential Duties
- Ensures that he/she operates in accordance with Western Global Airlines’ approved/accepted manuals and, as applicable, the Operations Specifications, 14 CFRs, FAA Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Directives, and Manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Complies with all administrative programs, including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (e.g., physicals, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned.
Education and Technical Requirements
- Hold a current and valid FAA ATPL.
- Hold a valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- ICAO English Level IV.
- 2500 hours of total flying experience minimum.
- No history of accidents or incidents.
- A valid US passport allowing unrestricted international travel due to military contract requirements.
- Previous part 121 airline / aviation experience preferred.
- As this is a safety sensitive role, must possess the ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and 10-year background check.
Preferred / Ideal Skills
- College degree in Aviation or related field.
- Previous B747-400 / Boeing aircraft type rating or MD-11 / Airbus aircraft type rating.
- 1000 hours of flight time under Part 121 operations.
- Up to 500 hours of military flight time as pilot in command (PIC) of a multiengine, turbine-powered, fixed-wing airplane can count towards the 1,000-hour requirement.
- A PIC in operations under either § 135.243(a)(1) or § 91.1053(a)(2)(i), or any combination of these.
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