Corporate First Officer — Challenger 3500 (Fort Wayne, IN)

Pilot Assessments; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacations

Educational assistance

Job summary

Steel Dynamics is looking for a First Officer (Second-in-Command) to join their team in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves assisting the Pilot-in-Command during operations of the Challenger 3500 and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will participate actively in the Safety Management System and maintain knowledge of PIC duties. Steel Dynamics offers a balanced lifestyle with a predictable flying schedule and an extensive benefits package including health coverage, profit sharing,

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings required.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate is mandatory.
• Valid U.S. passport and previous jet experience are essential.
• CL30 type rating is strongly preferred with about 3,500+ hours total flight time.

Responsibilities

• Support the PIC in planning and conducting flights.
• Maintain a working knowledge of PIC duties and assume them if required.
• Participate in Steel Dynamics’ Safety Management System.

Skills

Commercial Pilot Certificate

FAA First Class Medical Certificate

Previous jet experience

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

Multi-Engine Ratings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Role

Steel Dynamics is seeking a professional First Officer (Second-in-Command) to support safe, efficient Challenger 3500 operations from our Fort Wayne base. You will assist the Pilot-in-Command (PIC) across all phases of flight, contribute to a proactive Safety Management System, and be prepared to assume control should the PIC become incapacitated. This is a professional, team-driven corporate flight department with a measured and predictable annual schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Support the PIC in planning and conducting flights to the highest safety and efficiency standards.
• Maintain a working knowledge of PIC duties and responsibilities; assume PIC duties if required.
• Participate actively in Steel Dynamics’ Safety Management System (SMS).
• Report functionally to the PIC during flight assignments and administratively to the Chief Pilot.
• Uphold company policies, regulatory compliance, and exceptional passenger service.

What You Bring

• Required:
  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine Ratings.
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
  • Valid U.S. passport.
  • Previous jet experience.
• Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) with Multi-Engine.
  • Type rating in appropriate aircraft; CL30 type strongly preferred.
  • Approximately 3,500+ hours total flight time.

Benefits & Rewards

Steel Dynamics offers a comprehensive, employee-focused benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and prescription coverage
• Vision and hearing coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Castlight Health Navigation Platform and a robust well-being program
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Profit sharing and retirement savings
• Stock benefits
• Educational assistance and dependent child scholarships
• Paid vacations and holidays

Why Join Us

• Operate a modern Challenger 3500 within a disciplined corporate flight department.
• Balanced lifestyle with a predictable annual schedule of ~300–350 flight hours.
• Most trips planned a week ahead; only rare short-notice callouts.
• Strong safety culture anchored by an established SMS.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefits from a stable, growth-oriented company.