Pilot

Southeastern Freight Lines; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Southeast Freight Lines is seeking a highly qualified Pilot to operate company aircraft and transport associates to required locations. You will support flight preparation, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain safety and comfort for passengers while coordinating with the Chief Pilot.

Must be willing to relocate within a 45 minute commute to West Columbia, SC. The role requires FAA Commercial Pilot License with instrument rating and multi-engine land privileges, plus 3,000 hours of flight

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3,000 hours of flight time experience and 1,000 hours of jet experience.
• FAA Commercial Pilot License with instrument rating and multi-engine land privileges required.
• CFI Certification and A&P Certification would be preferred.
• 4,000 hours of flight experience and 250 CL-30 typed hours is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in flight preparation and operation of the Company aircraft to transport associates to necessary locations.
• Ensure safety, comfort, and convenience of passengers and compliance with FAA regulations.
• Assist Chief Pilot in flight plan interpretation, weather data analysis, and flight decisions.
• File flight plans and coordinate maintenance and hangar activities as needed.
• Attend required training and interact with top management on flights.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FAA Commercial Pilot License with instrument rating and multi engine land privileges

CFI Certification

A&P Certification

4,000 hours of flight experience and 250 CL-30 typed hours

Job description

Responsibilities

As a Pilot, you will assist in flight preparation and operation of the Company aircraft to transport associates to necessary locations. You will also assist in ensuring the safety, comfort, and convenience of the passengers, as well as ensure all flight and ground operations comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. Transport associates on the Company aircraft upon request. Assist in performing pre-flight inspection of the aircraft to ensure safety of flight. Obtain weather data and work with the Chief Pilot to interpret data based on the flight plan. Assist the Chief Pilot in making decisions regarding the safety of flights due to weather conditions and mechanical discrepancies and cancels/postpones flights as needed. Assist with flight planning and preparation and ensure the flight plan is filed. Assist with performing thorough and timely maintenance of the aircraft and hangar. When there are no scheduled flights, perform cleaning and maintenance activities to include washing and waxing the plane, cleaning the office, picking up or shipping parts, painting or repairing the hangar, and other activities as needed. Attend training as required. Regularly interacting with the Company's top management on every flight. Also interact with Executive Assistants to coordinate travel requirements as needed. Contact parts vendors for ordering, price checks, etc. as needed; contact maintenance shops to communicate the work scope at least once a year; and may be responsible for reviewing invoices for accuracy.

Qualifications

For this role, you will need to have a High School Diploma or GED; 3,000 hours of flight time experience and 1,000 hours of jet experience; and previous hands‑on, practical maintenance experience. FAA Commercial Pilot License with instrument rating and multi engine land privileges is required. CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) Certification and A&P (Airframe and Powerplant) Certification would be preferred. 4,000 hours of flight experience and 250 CL-30 typed hours is also preferred.

Location

Must be willing to relocate within a 45 minute commute to West Columbia, SC.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance provided.

Shift

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Company Overview

Working with Southeast Freight Lines is more than just a job — it becomes a part of who you are. Family founded in Columbia, South Carolina in 1950, Southeast Freight Lines is a privately held, industry leading provider of LTL (Less Than Truckload) services throughout the Southeast. Our expertise of combining quality service and award-winning logistics has led to the growth of Southeast generating over 1.7 billion in annual revenue, with over 10 million shipments per year. This would not be possible without our esteemed team of over 8,800 professionals — the true backbone of our company. At Southeast, we are doing much more than providing shipping services. We are pioneering a new generation of logistics professionals, cherishing wisdom from the generation that brought us success, giving back to our communities, and living our culture. We prioritize serving others first, valuing each other completely, and always doing the right thing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Southeast Freight Lines provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, pregnancy, genetics, protected veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.