Aviate First Officer

CommuteAir LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company-paid commuter rooms

Company-sponsored commuter travel

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid sick, holiday and vacation time

EAP services

Job summary

CommuteAir LLC is actively seeking an Aviate First Officer to fly the Embraer 145 as part of United Express. This role provides a secure path toward a United Airlines flight deck and requires FAA ATP or R-ATP minimums with IFR currency.

The position supports an on-time operation and international travel as needed. The role offers a 76-hour minimum monthly guarantee, a company-paid commuter travel program, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, plus a

Qualifications

• Meet FAA ATP or Restricted ATP minimums.
• IFR and landing current.
• Legally authorised to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a reliable, on-time operation by meeting all report times, departure times and minimum turn times.
• Plan each flight properly using weather information and reports, in accordance with FARs and company policies.
• Assist the Pilot-in-Command and exercise sound judgement in the safe and efficient operation of the flight.
• Incorporate information, develop operational strategies and choose the best course of action within FARs and company policies.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment, FARs and company manuals, policies and procedures.
• Communicate information affecting the flight to crew and passengers in a timely manner.

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

CommuteAir is a regional airline operating flights on behalf of United Airlines as a United Express partner. With its fleet of Embraer 145 aircraft it operates up to 1,500 weekly flights, connecting people and communities to the world via United's global network. Headquartered in Cleveland, the airline has major hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, with maintenance bases in Houston, Albany and New York, and a team of over 1,500 professionals. CommuteAir is guided by its core4 values: Safe, Caring, Dependable and Efficient.

Role Overview

Important: this application is only for applicants who have already been accepted into United's Aviate programme. If you have not been accepted into the Aviate programme, complete the traditional First Officer job application instead. The Aviate First Officer flies the Embraer 145 as part of CommuteAir's United Express operation, on a secure and direct path towards a United Airlines flight deck.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to a reliable, on-time operation by meeting all report times, departure times and minimum turn times.
• Plan each flight properly using all applicable weather information and reports, in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Assist the Pilot-in-Command and exercise sound judgement in the safe and efficient operation of the flight.
• Incorporate relevant information, develop operational strategies and choose the best course of action consistent with safe, reliable and efficient aircraft operation under the FARs and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the equipment operated, the FARs governing its operation, and company manuals, policies, procedures and other instructions.
• Communicate information, ideas and other operational factors affecting the flight to crew and passengers in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Meet FAA ATP or R-ATP minimums; you may interview within 6 months of meeting the minimums.
• IFR and landing current.
• Valid passport, and able to travel internationally without restriction, particularly to Canada and Mexico.
• Legally authorised to work in the United States.
• Licences & Qualifications: FAA ATP or Restricted ATP (minimums met, or within 6 months of meeting them). FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit. Current First-Class Medical certificate.

What We Offer

• Simple, secure flow to United Airlines through Aviate.
• 90-day training footprint.
• Six company-paid commuter rooms monthly.
• Company-sponsored commuter travel programme.
• 401(k) contributions up to 16%, matched 50% by the company.
• Minimum Monthly Guarantee (MMG) of 76 hours.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid sick, holiday and vacation time.
• Pay overrides for all pilot instructors.
• Support through CommuteAir Cares, the company's non-profit organisation providing emergency financial assistance during extreme hardship, plus free access to EAP services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.