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Second in Command

Tropic Ocean Airways
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

TROPIC OCEAN AIRWAYS LLC  

 

SECOND IN COMMAND (SIC) 

  

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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