Second in Command – Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

at Tropic Ocean Airways
Published 3rd August 2023
Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Category Pilot Jobs  
Job Type First Officer Jobs  

Description

Directly Reports To:    Pilot Manager  

Mission of  this Position:     Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), to properly plan, communicate, process information needed to operate the published flight schedule: safely, on time and achieve superior customer satisfaction ratings.  

   

Key Responsibilities: 

  •  Meet or exceed SIC duties/expectations displaying initiative, adhering to TOA SOPs and aligning with core values of the organization.  
  • Pilots shall be familiar with and follow instructions that pertain to their duty position contained in the company General Operations Manual, operations bulletins, and other pertinent instructions.  
  • Upon assignment of the flight, ensure that they are legally and adequately rested.  
  • Completion of preflight preparation as required, ensuring aircraft and load are ready for departure 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.  
  • Completing training as assigned by management.  
  • Completion of all checklists.  
  • Performing all standard radio contacts and position reports when piloting the aircraft.  
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Pilot.  
  • Assist in escorting, enplaning, and deplaning of passengers during the boarding and deplaning process.  
  • Report to work a minimum of one hour prior to departure for each scheduled and charter flight.  
  • Be available for their normal duty assignment and occasionally work outside of it as operationally required to meet company needs.  
  • Foster an organizational pilot culture of continuous improvement.  
  • Must have professional communications skills for complex internal and external aircraft communications.  
  • Assist with loading and unloading freight.  
  • Operate aircraft in accordance with all applicable regulations and program/corporate policies and procedures.  
  • Emphasize flight crew members safety and exemplary customer service.  
  • Must note and communicate aircraft deficiencies for maintenance review and correction.  
  • Perform flights during day, night, and instrument conditions.  
  • And other collateral duties as assigned  

  

Essential Skill Set: 

  • Pilot qualifications and aircraft systems knowledge required   
  • FAA Commercial ASEL, Instrument Rating, High-performance endorsement  
  • FAA Commercial ASES  
  • 250 hours total flight time  
  • Second Class Medical Certificate  
  • Valid US Passport or Green Card  
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit  
  • Overnight availability may be required 
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds, sit or stand for extended periods of time, and climb stairs throughout the day  

Preferred  

  • G1000 Experience  
  • Turbine Time  
  • Cessna 208 Experience  
  • Seaplane Experience 
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