CJ3 First Officer (Second-in-Command) – Hawthorne, CA

Pilot Assessments; Hawthorne, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Day Off Pay

Per diem

Health insurance

Flight/travel benefits

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Hawthorne, CA seeks a CJ3 SIC to support the PIC and own the customer-service aspects of each leg. You will conduct walk-around inspections and ensure safety, compliance, and high-quality service on every mission.

You will lead ground and in-air operations, coordinate passenger services, and uphold company safety culture while meeting FAR 135 requirements and internal standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• ATP (unrestricted or restricted) with multi-engine rating required.
• 2,500 hours total time; 500 hours multi-engine.
• Recent Part 135 qualifications per FAR requirements.
• Location within two hours of HHR and commitment to 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre- and post-flight walk-around inspections.
• Assist the PIC in all phases of flight; ensure safety of passengers, crew, cargo, and aircraft.
• Lead customer-service operations for each leg, including pickups/drop-offs and catering.
• Comply with FARs, Operations Manual, SOPs, and company policies.
• Update flight/duty records and report maintenance discrepancies.
• Identify hazards and participate in safety and quality systems.

Education

ATP with multi-engine rating

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Mission

As a CJ3 SIC, you’ll assist the Pilot-in-Command through all phases of flight and take primary operational ownership of the customer-service components of each leg. You’ll help deliver safe, efficient, and memorable experiences on every trip while upholding our standards, policies, and culture of safety.

What You’ll Do

• Perform thorough pre- and post-flight walk-around inspections before and after each flight.
• Assist the PIC in all phases of flight per company policies and procedures; assume responsibility for the safety of passengers, crew, cargo, and aircraft if the PIC becomes incapacitated.
• Lead customer-service operations for each leg: coordinate passenger pick-up/drop-off, refueling, customs, private-hangar access and communications, and catering in accordance with the P&P Manual.
• Comply with all applicable FARs, Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures, and company policies.
• Update flight and duty records, verify eligibility for next assignments, and report/log aircraft maintenance discrepancies per operating policy.
• Proactively engage in our safety and quality systems: identify, report, and help mitigate hazards and quality issues; complete other duties and special projects as assigned by the PIC.

What You Bring

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Certificates: ATP (unrestricted or restricted) with multi-engine rating.
• Minimum Flight Time: 2,500 hours total time; 500 hours multi-engine land.
• Recent Part 135 Qualifications:
  • Passed oral/written exam within preceding 12 months per FAR 135.293(a) (administered by an FAA-approved Advanced Air Check Airman or the Administrator’s representative).
  • Completed competency check in type within preceding 12 months per FAR 135.293(b).
  • Completed 6-month IFR proficiency check per FAR 135.297.
  • Completed enroute check per FAR 135.299.
• Location: Reside within two hours of HHR and commit to Advanced Air for 18 months.
• Physical Capability: Work in confined spaces; manipulate, push, pull, and lift objects in excess of 150 lbs; climb onto/off aircraft wing (pre/postflight or over-wing emergency exit); demonstrate fine digital dexterity for pre/postflight; fly legs up to 4.5 hours and up to 10 total flight hours per day within a 14-hour duty period.
• Mindset: Customer-service focused communicator with a proactive safety ethos and strong attention to detail.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off.
• Day Off Pay at 200% ($200.00–$800.00 per day off, depending on airframe qualification).
• Hourly bonus for flight hours over 65 in a month.
• $2.45 per-diem pay for all hours associated with flight duty.
• Scheduling built on a Priority Bid System.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%.
• 100% company-paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision) plus $15,000 life insurance.
• Flight/travel benefits (current contracts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest).
• KCM (Known Crewmember) access for personal domestic travel.
• Retention of all hotel points and airline miles earned during business travel.

Ready to Fly with Us?

If you meet the qualifications, live within two hours of HHR, and are ready to bring exceptional safety and service to every mission, we’d love to hear from you.