What are the responsibilities and job description for the First Officer (FO) Caravan Pilot position at Southern Airways Express?
Southern Airways Corporation has been conducting charter operations under Part 135 since 2012 and added Essential Air Service operations in 2016. In 2019 we added Mokulele Airlines to the company, flying intra-island in Hawai‘i. We operate under Southern Airways Express and Mokulele Airlines.
Our route structure enables most pilots to be home every day during their workweek, along with flexibility on schedules.
JOB DESCRIPTION: FIRST OFFICER – Caravan C-208
FLSA STAUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: CHIEF PILOT, VP OF PILOT RETENTION AND TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:
- Current FAA pilot license: Commercial with Instrument.
- Single and Multi-engine land.
- At least 6 months as a pilot.
- 250 hours minimum; 100 Cross Country, 25 of which are night; 50 hours turbine OR 75 hours instrument.
- Current FAA second class medical certificate (certificate must be current prior to training)
- Radio Operators Certificate
- Valid US Passport (Needed for CASS)
- Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S per the Immigration Act of 1986.
- Must pass 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen per airline and/or company regulations.
Additional stipulations:
- 65 Block Hours per month guarantee – begins first day of training class.
- Pay Structure: $12 per block hour for training and $15 per block hour upon release to the line for under 600 hours; $18 per block hour for 600-900 hours; $21 per block hour for over 900 hours.
- Hotel accommodations during training. Training is approximately 25 days.
- Training Contract for 12 months as a PIC required.
- Paid training.
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance available with the company paying most of the costs. Life Insurance Policy - $50,000 fully paid for by the company.
- $35 flat rate per diem when on an overnight away from assigned base.
- CASS Participant.
Southern Airways Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer and as such all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin - and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race, or disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
License/Certification:
- Pilot License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $12 - $21