Aircraft Co-Pilot/Pilot

Position Overview

Come Fly With Us! Kiewit owns, operates and maintains a fleet of aircraft which includes 9 Learjet 70/75's and 1 Challenger 300 to support travel for Executives, key members of our staff, and customers. We are hiring either a Co-Pilot (Co-Captain) or Pilot-In-Command (PIC) (Captain), depending on qualifications, to join our team to support travel around North America (US, Canada and Mexico). We are based in Omaha, NE. Our Co-Pilots/Pilots fly on average, 3 days/2 nights each week, depending on travel demand.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We depend on our conscientious, high-performing pilots to adhere to flight schedules and ensure all passengers arrive at their destination safely and on schedule. We hire only the most driven people. We offer diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility you won’t find just anywhere

District Overview

Midwest Aviation is Kiewit’s own private flight division.  We operate out of a private hangar at Omaha’s Eppley Airport, and out of Conroe, TX and Newburgh NY.    

Location

This position will be based out of our Omaha, NE hangar located at the Omaha Eppley Airport - 3709 Doolittle Plaza, Omaha, NE 68110. We are looking for local candidates able to respond within two hours of being contacted. We do not offer relocation for this position.

Responsibilities

As a Co-Pilot, your specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs preflight interior/exterior inspections.

• Checks aircraft stock and supplies.

 • Assists maintenance or PIC with A/C pull out.

• Monitors fueling.

• Ensures aircraft’s iPad is properly charged and updated. 

• Briefs PIC when all items are completed and informs PIC on any concerns discovered while performing duties.

• Performs cockpit preflight and powers up the A/C.

 • Obtains ATIS/clearance/A/C performance numbers.

• Ensure all navigation equipment is properly set for departure.

 • Cleans A/C interior while on trips.

• Secures aircraft while away from home base.

If hired as a Pilot-In-Command (Captain):

The Captain (Pilot-In-Command) is required to maintain the professional competence and control of the assigned crew and aircraft in compliance with company and government rules and regulations to ensure optimum safety, security, efficiency, and passenger comfort.

The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) is accountable for the safe conduct of assigned flights. Specific duties include:

• Checking weather, all applicable NOTAMs, and determining fuel, oil and oxygen requirements.

• Determining the aircraft weight and balance.

• Ensuring that all flight planning requirements have been met.

• Ensuring that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates, and passports.

• Completing an aircraft pre-flight inspection before each departure.

• Briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements specified in our Standard Operating Procedures.

• Operating the aircraft in accordance with operator procedures and aircraft limitations.

• Ensuring compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws.

• Completing all post flight duties, including recording flight times and aircraft discrepancies.

• Sharing knowledge with SIC, coaching, and any other duties assigned by their manager.

Qualifications

A Co-Pilot (Second-in-Command) candidate must possess the following qualifications:

· Meets all FAA requirements to serve as Second-in-Command.

· FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate in the category aircraft with English Proficiency Endorsement.

· Minimum of 1000 hours total flight time.

· Minimum of 500 hours pilot-in-command.

· Minimum of 100 hours multi-engine time.

· Valid Aeronautical radio telephone license.

· Ability to obtain and maintain a 1st Class FAA Medical Certificate.

· Operate flights based out of Omaha, NE location.

To be Considered as Pilot-In-Command (Captain), candidate must possess the following qualifications:

· Meets all FAA requirements to serve as Pilot-In-Command.

· Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with English Proficiency Endorsement in that category aircraft.

· Minimum of 2500 hours flight time.

· Minimum of 500 hours in multi-engine.

· Minimum of 1,000 hours pilot-in-command experience.

· Minimum of 500 hours in aircraft to be flown preferred.

· Meet all currency requirements regarding instrument flight time and night landings prior to flying any required trips.

· Be able to pass an instrument competency check in the category of aircraft to be flown.

· 2 years previous experience operating business or airline flying.

· Valid Aeronautical radio telephone license.

· First Class FAA Medical Certificate (renewed annually/semi-annually if Int’l qualified)

· Operate flights based out of Omaha, NE location. #LI-AK1