Experienced First Officer
Breeze AirwaysAbout the role
Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”
Breeze is hiring- join us!
Breeze is looking for “Seriously Nice” Pilots to fly the A220 at the newest and nicest airline, Breeze Airways!
Breeze Airways First Officers are responsible for ensuring safe and timely flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations. Our Pilots are overall Leaders who safely take care of our Team Members and Guests. They understand that our pursuit of excellence is not a destination, but rather, a journey.
A220 Pilot Pay Rates
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Captain
$215
$237
$241
$243
$245
$248
$251
$253
$255
$257
$259
$280
First Officer
$105
$132
$137
$143
$149
$153
$158
$158
$158
$158
$158
$158
Here's what you'll do
- Responsible for having a thorough working knowledge of the equipment operated, Federal Aviation Regulations governing the operation of this equipment as well as Company manuals, Operations Specifications, policies, and other instructions
- Responsible to the Captain for the proper planning of the flight in accordance with all applicable weather information and reports, applicable Company policies and FARs
- Responsible and qualified for the assigned flight. This includes flight and duty time limitations, training, proficiency checks, medical certificate, etc.
- Perform all duties the Captain may assign in flight
- The knowledge and ability to assess risk and use the proper resources to keep risk to an acceptable level during all phases of ground and flight operations
- Employs the CRM concept of “Assertiveness with Respect”
- Maintains a high degree of proficiency and a thorough knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and systems applicable to the aircraft flown
- Develops technically and professionally in preparation for transition to PIC
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Company
- Through completion of appropriate pre- and post-flight inspection, ensures the airworthy condition of assigned aircraft in accordance with Company policy and FARs
- Becomes familiar with existing and forecasted departure, arrival, and if applicable, alternate station weather prior to each flight
- Assists with and ensures proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points where other company personnel are not available
- Observe the Rules of Conduct for all team members as outlined in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook
Here's what you'll need to be successful
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 23 years old at the time of hire
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with multi engine and instrument ratings
- Current ATP Written completed if an FAA ATP is not held
- Must have 1,500+ hours total time (not including simulator and/or Flight Engineer time)
- Must have a minimum of 500 hours’ time through any combination of the following:
- US FAR Part 121 or
- Military PIC on a multiengine, turbine powered, fixed-wing airplane or powered-lift aircraft requiring more than one pilot
- Must have a minimum:
- 750 hours of fixed wing time
- 500 hours cross country
- 250 hours fixed wing PIC
- 100 hours night
- 75 hours instrument
- 50 hours of actual multi engine flying
- Actively flying two of the past five years
- High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
- Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to upgrade to Captain in a very short period of time
- Must ensure pilot training history is accurately maintained and disclosed in accordance with FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) regulations.
- Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate
- Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
- Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
- Must have a valid passport
- Must be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
- Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze bac
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