LIFT Academy - First Officer at Hyannis Air Service Inc

Hyannis, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aviation, Flight operations, Cessna 402 operation, FAA regulations, Instrument rating, Multi-engine flight, Safety compliance, Navigation, Communication, Professionalism

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

PROGRAM OVERVIEW: Under a new strategic workforce development relationship, Leadership in Flight Training (LIFT) Academy will send LIFT graduates to Cape Air in a flow program to provide Cape Air a talented pool of aviators to operate its daily passenger flights throughout their four regions in the Midwest, Montana, Caribbean and the Northeast. This relationship enables LIFT Academy and Cape Air to promote workforce development in aviation and provide greater opportunity for pathways to commercial airline careers. Upon completion of their flight training at LIFT Academy, graduates will transition to a First Officer role at Cape Air until they are qualified to upgrade to Captain status. As Cape Air pilots, they will build invaluable flight experience, prior to flowing to Republic Airways, a commercial regional airline that operates daily passenger flights for American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. LIFT students are eligible to apply as a Cape Air First Officer after enrollment at LIFT Academy. Please apply using your @flywithlift.com email address. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: The First Officer for the Cessna 402 aircraft is administratively responsible to the Chief Pilot Cessna 402 and is functionally responsible to the PIC on any flight to which s/he is assigned. * The First Officer is considered in training for upgrading to Cargo/Freight/Charter PIC and is to take advantage of the PIC experience, training and instruction * As this employee’s knowledge and proficiency increase, the duties delegated to him/her will be increased by the PIC * The First Officer conducts operations in a safe and professional manner, maintains vigilance during all phases of flight, avoids unnecessary distractions and does not engage in activities that would deter the safe operation of the aircraft * In the event that the PIC is incapacitated in flight, a first officer acting as a SIC will assume all of the duties and responsibilities of command, and conduct the flight to the point of next intended landing, or other suitable point, whichever in his/her judgment is indicated by existing conditions (s/he will immediately notify SOC of his/her intentions) * The First Officer may delegate duties only when the PIC becomes incapacitated and he/she is acting as PIC * Must be highly knowledgeable of the company manual, FAA Regulations, Operations Specifications, flight manuals, etc. and other instructions pertinent to his/her duties * Ensures compliance with FAR 135.265. * Additional duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: * Successful training record review * In addition to meeting the following basic requirements, all pilot applicants must meet the hour requirements as outlined below: * Total time: 500 hours (1000 hours, preferred) * Cross Country (point-to-point): 100 hours * Night: 25 hours * Instrument: 25 hours * Multi-Engine: 25 hours (preferred) * Must have a current FAA commercial multi-engine license with instrument rating * Must have a current FAA first class medical * Bachelors degree, preferred * Graduate of an AABI accredited aviation program, preferred

Responsibilities

The First Officer is responsible for assisting the Pilot in Command in the safe and professional operation of Cessna 402 aircraft. They must maintain vigilance during all flight phases and are prepared to assume command duties if the Pilot in Command becomes incapacitated.