Pilot In Command, PC-12, Phoenix, Arizona

Who we are:

Advanced Air, LLC. is an innovative, service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Hawthorne, California. We were founded in 2005 by our President, Levi Stockton, as an FAA approved, Part 135, On-Demand Air Carrier focused on superlative aircraft management and on demand charter.

Today Advanced Air, LLC, operates in both scheduled and on-demand service, and has a diversified portfolio of flying services in turboprop aircraft, business jets and regional passenger jets. Serving more than 12 communities in the southwestern United States, Advanced Air has a deep commitment to operational excellence and metered, sustainable growth.

Our successful growth is driven by our adherence to our core values of: safety, security, teamwork and reliability. We are in this business for the long run and take a disciplined, thoughtful approach to growth opportunities.

About the role and about you:

This position is for Pilot in Command (PIC) of a Pilatus PC-12 based out of Phoenix, AZ and requires a strong ability to multi-task, making high level complex decisions while completing a variety of aviation related tasks. The flying for this position will support the Advanced Air Essential Air Service communities and on-demand charter.

The main Objective is to provide Advanced Air travelers a world class experience in a fleet of Pilatus PC-12. While holding up to the standards of Advanced Air, LLC flight operations, interacting with all charter customers, aircraft owners, and airline passenger travelers.

What you will do:

• Retain the final authority for the safe operation of the aircraft (FAR 91.3)
• Maintain responsibility for the security of the aircraft during its operation
• Ensure that the assigned aircraft is airworthy by completing a preflight inspection per the AFM and verifying that all required documents are on board the aircraft
• Review all flight briefs regarding the purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures, notes and any special instructions plans and flight assignments
• Comply with all Federal Aviation regulations, company operations manual, operations specifications, standard operating procedures, and company policies and procedures
• Update flight and duty records determine eligibility for the next flight assignment and ensure any aircraft maintenance discrepancies are reported and in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Participate proactively in safety and quality systems by identifying, reporting and mitigating hazards and quality issues; providing timely input to management and applying systems processes to address quality and safety issues

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or GED.
• CFI, CFII, MEI Certificates, Preferred but not required
• Digital dexterity for aircraft preflight and post flight
• 1200 hours total time, 500 PIC, 500 hours cross-country flight time; 100 hours night time, 75 hours instrumental flight time of which 50 were in actual flight
• High-level working knowledge of FAR Part 91, 61 and AIM Part Section 4 and 5.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and to manipulate, push, pull, and lift heavy objects in excess of 150 lbs
• Ability to climb onto and off of an airplane wing as part of the preflight, post flight, or during an over wing emergency exit
• Ability to execute flights of up to 4.5 hours up to a total flight time of 10 hours per day during a 14 hour duty period

What you can expect:

PIC Base Pay $100,000 to $163,546

Pilot Year 1 Average Gross Compensation $117,500.00

Pilot Year 2 Average Gross Compensation $136,000.00

Pilot Year 3 Average Gross Compensation $150,000.00

Pilot Year 4 Average Gross Compensation $172,000.00

Flight crews can expect to average 65 flight hours a month.

Flight Crews average 15 flying days a month and 8 to 12 nights away from base as the schedule allows. Pilots bid days off based on seniority 14 days in advance, which will generate a schedule of 10 meaningful hard days off a month. There are 13 schedule periods in a calendar year. Days that are listed as “On” flight crews will be available to work for Advanced Air. Days that do not have assigned flying will have a set On Call period to them. On Call periods will require flight crew to be within approximate two hours of the airport and in a fit to fly state. Days Off, the pilot will not be expected to be available for Advanced Air.

Why you should work with us:

We can tell you all about how great we are, but you probably want to know what is in it for you, so we have compiled a list of our standout benefits:

• 401k plan with dollar for dollar employer match up to 4%
• 100% Company Paid Health Insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and $15,000 in life insurance for yourself
• KCM for your personal travel
• Day Off Pay at 200%
• Hourly Bonus for Flight hours over 65 in a month ($50 p/h 65+)
• $2.45 Per Diem pay for all hours associated with Flight Duty
• Easy to use Flight/Travel Benefits; current contracts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest

FYI:

May incur exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch or level significant enough to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss while performing operations on the airfield ramp.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment fluctuates between work in extreme temperatures, including cold and heat. Environment is also exposed to work in altitudes higher than sea level.

All pilots will train in a crew environment emphasizing checklist usage and crew standardization for normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures.