What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Officer position at Kalitta Air, LLC?
Job Title: First Officer
Department: Flight Operations
Reports To: Chief Pilot
POSITION PURPOSE:
Safely assist the Captain and crew, through the use of Crew Resource Management (CRM), in operating the aircraft in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and company policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing preflight inspections of the aircraft and freight.
- Assisting the crew with the necessary paperwork.
- Operating the aircraft with precise attention to policy, regulations and procedures.
- Calling attention to any unsafe condition while on the ground or in-flight.
- Performing post-flight inspections of the aircraft.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Post-secondary education preferred).
- Previous FAR 121 experience preferred, but not required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate or Restricted Multi-Engine Airline Pilot Certificate
- 2500 hours of total time minimum. 4000 hours preferred
- If Military: >1000 hrs. Total Time. Turbine and PIC are flexible.
- 1500 turbine (Jet) flight time minimum
- 500 PIC turbine (Jet) flight time minimum
- Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
- FCC Radio License
- No restrictions on International Travel
- Current US Passport
- Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test
ACCOMMODATIONS:
If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call (734) 544-7010. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest.
Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The ability to walk up or down stairs.
- The ability to work in a confined area for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Employee will perform duties both inside and outside of the cockpit in a wide variety of meteorological conditions, including extreme cold and heat.
*Must be a U.S. Citizen
