First Officer

Kalitta Air; Ypsilanti (MI, GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalitta Air in Michigan seeks a First Officer to support the Captain and crew in operating the aircraft in accordance with FARs and company policies. The role emphasizes CRM and safety across all flights.

Responsibilities include preflight and post-flight inspections, assisting with required paperwork, and maintaining vigilance for any unsafe conditions on the ground or in the air. FAA multi-engine certs and US work authorization are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; post-secondary education preferred.
• Prior FAR 121 experience preferred, but not required.
• FAA multi-engine certificate or equivalent required.

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.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate or Restricted Multi-Engine Airline Pilot Certificate

Tools

FCC Radio License

Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate

Job description

Job Title: First Officer

Department: Flight Operations

Reports To: Chief Pilot

POSITION PURPOSE

Safely assist 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performing preflight inspections of the aircraft and freight.
2. Assisting the crew with the necessary paperwork.
3. Operating the aircraft with precise attention to policy, regulations and procedures.
4. Calling attention to any unsafe condition while on the ground or in-flight.
5. Performing post-flight inspections of the aircraft.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent (Post-secondary education preferred).
2. Previous FAR 121 experience preferred, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Certificate or Restricted Multi-Engine Airline Pilot Certificate

1. 2000+ hours of total time preferred. 1500 total time minimum

• If Military: <2000 hrs. Total Time. Turbine and PIC are flexible.

1. 1500 turbine (Jet) flight time preferred
2. 1000 PIC turbine (Jet) flight time preferred
3. Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
4. FCC Radio License
5. No restrictions on International Travel
6. Legal to work in the U.S.
7. Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test

ACCOMMODATIONS

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability please call [phone]. Please include your contact information and details about posted position of interest. Only inquiries regarding assistance for those who need an accommodation with the online application process due to a disability will be returned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The ability to walk up or down stairs.
• The ability to work in a confined area for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Employee will perform duties both inside and outside of the cockpit in a wide variety of meteorological conditions, including extreme cold and heat.