First Officer

Republic Airways; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Airways is seeking a Full-time First Officer to join our Pilot team in the United States. The role supports the Captain in safe and timely piloting, with duties spanning planning, preflight checks, and in-flight operation.

Candidates must meet FAA requirements, maintain a professional standard, and commit to ongoing training to uphold our safety and service levels across Delta, American, and United routes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to plan and coordinate flight operations with weather data and FARs.
• Preflight inspections and airworthiness verification per FARs.
• Coordinate fuel planning and load manifests with Captain.
• Operate the aircraft safely and in accordance with procedures and regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of aircraft equipment, manuals, and company policies.
• Commitment to professional conduct, training, and company values.

Responsibilities

• Provide Captain with flight planning using weather data and FARs.
• Ensure airworthiness and complete preflight inspections.
• Plan and fuel flight in line with policy and regulations.
• Operate aircraft safely during duty period per Captain and FARs.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment and procedures.
• Notify crew about turbulence and operational factors.
• Complete load manifests and support on-time performance.
• Provide terminal support for passengers, baggage, and cargo.
• Maintain reliable attendance and professional appearance.

Skills

Flight planning

FARs knowledge

Aircraft operation

Safety procedures

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

About the Company Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the United States, operating modern Embraer E170/E175 aircraft on behalf of Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines from bases across the country.

Role Overview

Full-time First Officer position in the Pilot team. The First Officer supports the aircraft Captain by ensuring safe and timely piloting of the aircraft and performing other aircraft management duties. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the Captain with proper planning of each flight using all applicable weather information and reports, in line with company policies and the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Determine that the aircraft is airworthy under the FARs and company procedures, and complete the appropriate preflight inspections.
• Together with the Captain, ensure the flight is planned and fuelled correctly so it can be conducted safely and in accordance with policy and regulation.
• Operate the aircraft safely, properly and effectively during the assigned duty period in accordance with the Captain's instructions, the FARs and company procedures.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the equipment operated, the FARs governing its operation, and company manuals, policies and procedures.
• Notify crew and passengers of turbulent weather or any other operational factors affecting the flight.
• Complete the load manifest for each flight.
• Contribute to a reliable, on-time operation by helping the Captain meet all report times, departure times and minimum turn times.
• While at the terminal, assist with and ensure proper handling of the aircraft, passengers, baggage and cargo.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance in line with company procedures.
• Present a professional appearance and follow the company uniform dress code.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times on duty and observe the Rules of Conduct set out in the Flight Operations Manual, Associate Handbook and related policies.
• Continue professional training to improve performance and ability.
• Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the company and the Captain.

Requirements

• Provide the Captain with proper planning of each flight using all applicable weather information and reports, in line with company policies and the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Determine that the aircraft is airworthy under the FARs and company procedures, and complete the appropriate preflight inspections.
• Together with the Captain, ensure the flight is planned and fuelled correctly so it can be conducted safely and in accordance with policy and regulation.
• Operate the aircraft safely, properly and effectively during the assigned duty period in accordance with the Captain's instructions, the FARs and company procedures.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the equipment operated, the FARs governing its operation, and company manuals, policies and procedures.
• Notify crew and passengers of turbulent weather or any other operational factors affecting the flight.
• Complete the load manifest for each flight.
• Contribute to a reliable, on-time operation by helping the Captain meet all report times, departure times and minimum turn times.
• While at the terminal, assist with and ensure proper handling of the aircraft, passengers, baggage and cargo.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance in line with company procedures.
• Present a professional appearance and follow the company uniform dress code.
• Conduct yourself professionally at all times on duty and observe the Rules of Conduct set out in the Flight Operations Manual, Associate Handbook and related policies.
• Continue professional training to improve performance and ability.
• Foster the company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the company and the Captain.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet the current interview and hiring minimum age and flight hour requirements set by the FAA and the company.
• Stable employment history.
• Able to pass the FAA-required 10-year work history review and criminal background and fingerprint checks.
• Hold and maintain a valid US or foreign passport; authorised by law to work in the United States and able to travel in and out of the country.
• Must submit to and pass FAA and company mandated drug and alcohol tests.
• Must meet the minimum requirements for an ATP or R-ATP certificate.
• ATP written exam preferred.
• Candidates who interview at the interview minimums but not the hiring minimums remain eligible for hire on successful completion of the interview process provided they meet the hiring minimums within six months of the interview date, have had no certificate action since the interview, hold a stable employment history, and accept a class date within six months of the interview.
• Preferred: prior customer service experience, ideally in an aviation environment.

Equal opportunity: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.