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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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:

• 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