First Officer

Kalitta Air; New York (NY); In loco; USD 89.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Blue Cross/Blue Shield health coverage

401(k) direct contribution

Company-paid travel to/from work

Descrizione del lavoro

Kalitta Air seeks pilot applicants for the First Officer role to support global airlift operations. The candidate will assist the Captain, follow FARs and company policies, and participate in CRM to safely fly aircraft worldwide.

Responsibilities include preflight and post-flight inspections, paperwork support, and maintaining strict adherence to procedures. A current US passport and clean background are required, with specific flight-hour thresholds and certifications pursued.

Competenze

• Minimum 1,700 total flight hours; 2,000+ hours preferred.
• 700+ hours in multi-engine aircraft required.
• Current US passport with no travel restrictions.
• Ability to pass 10-year background check and drug/alcohol test.

Mansioni

• Perform preflight inspections of the aircraft and freight.
• Assist the crew with necessary paperwork.
• Operate the aircraft with attention to procedures and regulations.
• Identify and report any unsafe conditions on ground or in flight.
• Perform post-flight inspections of the aircraft.

Conoscenze

CRM compliance

Flight operations

Safety awareness

Preflight procedures

Formazione

FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate

FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate

Strumenti

FCC Radio Licence

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

About the Company Kalitta Air is seeking pilot applicants interested in working in the challenging environment of providing global airlift. The airline operates scheduled runs that take its pilots around the globe, as well as ad-hoc trips into parts of the world that are both challenging and rewarding on many levels.

Role Overview

The First Officer safely assists 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preflight inspections of the aircraft and freight.
• Assist the crew with the necessary paperwork.
• Operate the aircraft with precise attention to policy, regulations and procedures.
• Call attention to any unsafe condition while on the ground or in flight.
• Perform post-flight inspections of the aircraft.

Requirements

• No restrictions on international travel and a current US passport.
• Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Licences & Qualifications

• FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate – unrestricted.
• 1,700 hours total time minimum; 2,000+ hours preferred.
• 700 hours multi-engine minimum.
• 500 hours turbine (jet) flight time preferred.
• Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• FCC Radio Licence.

What We Offer

• Pay: $117 per hour first-year pay with a 64-hour monthly guarantee. Full flight pay beginning on day one of training. All flying on off days paid at 150% of the hourly rate.
• Schedule: 16 days on, 15 days off (14 days off in a 30-day month). Pilots may bid for the more common 16 days in a row or, when available, split schedules such as 8 days on, 15 days off, 8 days on. No junior manning.
• Industry-leading Blue Cross/Blue Shield health, dental and vision coverage.
• 12% 401(k) direct contribution.
• 100% company-paid travel to and from work; pilots may live anywhere in the country, including Alaska and Hawaii. The company purchases positive-space tickets to and from duty assignments, removing the need to jumpseat to and from work.