PC-12 First Officers

PlaneSense, Inc.; Portsmouth (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaneSense, Inc. seeks a PC12 First Officer to assist the Captain and serve as Second-In-Command across IFR and VFR operations. You will monitor weather, regulatory compliance, and aircraft systems while supporting a dynamic flight schedule.

Candidates should have 750 hours total time, IFR proficiency, and a current passport for international travel. A 1st/2nd class medical and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Commercial pilot with SEL and IFR rating required.
• 1st or 2nd class medical certificate required.
• 750 hours total time minimum.
• Excellent IFR knowledge and strong instrument flying ability.
• Current passport with unrestricted international travel privileges.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in flight planning and weather analysis; review NOTAMs and IFR clearances.
• Ensure preflight inspections are complete and aircraft systems are understood.
• Load passenger luggage and assist passengers to ensure quality service.
• Maintain navigation databases and charts; comply with FARs and company procedures.

Skills

Commercial pilot

Instrument rating

1st/2nd class medical

750 hours total time

IFR knowledge

International travel privileges

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The PlaneSense PC12 First Officer assists the Captain and acts as Second-In-Command of the airplane. The First Officer assists with decision making, in coordination with the Captain, throughout all phases of flight operations and is adaptive to an active and rapidly changing flight schedule.

The First Officer must possess an extensive knowledge of aviation weather, federal aviation regulations, international customs, immigration requirements, specific aircraft systems, our Company policies and procedures, and must be thoroughly familiar with flying in an IFR and VFR environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

First Officer duties include, but are not limited to: assisting the Captain in reviewing weather and NOTAMS, reviewing information provided by the Flight Operations Center to ensure accuracy, confirming compliance with applicable FARs, ensuring compliance with all company policies and procedures, ensuring a thorough preflight aircraft inspection has been completed, overall care and cleanliness of the aircraft, updating aircraft charts and navigation databases, obtaining IFR clearances, loading passenger luggage, and interacting with passengers to provide them with a quality customer service experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Commercial, SEL with instrument rating
• 1st or 2nd class medical certificate
• 750 hours total time
• Excellent IFR knowledge and superior BAI flying ability
• Current passport with unrestricted international travel privileges
• Valid driver's license

Highly Qualified Applicants:

At PlaneSense, we look for more than just flight hours and minimum qualifications. The attributes that define a highly qualified candidate in our operation include, but are not limited to, experience in corporate or charter operations (Part 135 or Part 91 Subpart K), familiarity with technically advanced aircraft, time in turbine aircraft (particularly the PC-12), a Bachelor's degree, and a demonstrated history of leadership in aviation roles such as Safety Officer, Lead Flight Instructor, or Chief Pilot. We also look for military-trained pilots, especially those with tactical or mission-oriented flight backgrounds, as they bring a high level of discipline and adaptability to dynamic flight environments. In addition to these attributes, the minimum qualifications to be considered as a highly qualified candidate include:

• FAA ATP Single-Engine or Commercial Single-Engine Pilot Certificate with instrument rating
• FAA 1st or 2nd class medical certificate
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operators Permit
• 1500 hours total time
• 1000 hours as PIC
• 500 hours in fixed wing aircraft
• 500 hours of cross-country flight time
• 100 hours of instrument flying time
• 100 hours of night flying time
• Excellent IFR knowledge and superior BAI flying ability
• Current passport with unrestricted international travel privileges
• Valid driver's license

Computer Skills:

Familiarity with TAA aircraft and advanced aircraft systems

Selection Process:

• Application Screening
• Technical Interview
• Human Resources Interview

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to remain stationary and occasionally stand or walk, use hands and fingers to type, write, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 12+ hours) in a confined cockpit.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate flight controls, avionics, and communication equipment.
• Ability to reach, bend, and twist inside and outside of the aircraft cockpit.
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, and turn with items weighing up to 100 pounds (such as flight bags, charts, passenger luggage, or emergency equipment).
• Ability to efficiently respond to in-flight situations and execute emergency procedures.

Must be able to perform all duties in various weather conditions and time constraints. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, bright lights, fuel, deice/anti-ice fluids and other HAZMAT classified items. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Primarily in an aircraft cockpit, often in confined spaces with limited mobility.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including turbulence and extreme temperatures during flights.
• Frequent travel, including overnight layovers and irregular schedules (weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts).
• High-altitude environment with changes in cabin pressure.
• Long hours with potential for fatigue; within FAA rest and duty regulations.
• Interaction with co-pilots, crew members, air traffic controllers, and passengers is required.

Tattoos, body piercings and/or tongue rings may be approved at the discretion of the Chief Pilots. Pilots may be asked to conceal their tattoos or remove any piercings at the discretion of the Chief Pilots if it is deemed not in line with the Company's appearance, uniform, and dress code.

Employees of PlaneSense, Inc. are governed by the Federal Railway Labor Act.PlaneSense provides a clean work environment, excellent benefit programs, and competitive compensation. PlaneSense offers equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. In addition to federal law requirements, PlaneSense, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

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Compensation for this position will be discussed in detail during the interview process. Candidates applying from a state or locality that requires salary disclosure may request this information by contacting [e-mail].