Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and ... CFI, CFII preferred * Current IFR knowledge and experience * Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 ...
Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and ... CFI, CFII preferred * Current IFR knowledge and experience * Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 ...
Assistant Chief Pilot and Instructor Commercial Aviation
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Commercial Pilot, Instrument rating, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII). * Master's degree in aviation-related field Preferred Qualifications
Assistant Chief Pilot and Instructor Commercial Aviation
San Angelo, TX · On-site
$90K/yr
Commercial Pilot, Instrument rating, Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), and Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII). * Master's degree in aviation-related field Preferred Qualifications
Pilot FT - PC-12 First Officer
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Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and ... CFI, CFII preferred * Current IFR knowledge and experience * Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 ...
Pilot FT - PC-12 First Officer
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Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and ... CFI, CFII preferred * Current IFR knowledge and experience * Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 ...
Adjunct Instructor-Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology (Looking to fill immediately)
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... CFI) or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane (CFI-I) or Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) 3. Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot 4. Minimum ...
Adjunct Instructor-Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology (Looking to fill immediately)
$1K - $2K/wk
... CFI) or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane (CFI-I) or Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) 3. Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot 4. Minimum ...
Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5
Marietta, GA · On-site
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine Land • Flight Instructor (CFI) - Airplane Multi-engine and/or Instrument Airplane • L-382J or L-382 Type Rating • 300 hours PIC in ...
Test Pilot C-130J-Level 5
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Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Airplane Multi-engine Land • Flight Instructor (CFI) - Airplane Multi-engine and/or Instrument Airplane • L-382J or L-382 Type Rating • 300 hours PIC in ...
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification * NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor ... FAA CFI(I) Certificate * Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry * FAA Authorized ...
Fighter Pilot - CP, ATAC
Cherry Point, NC · On-site
Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification * NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor ... FAA CFI(I) Certificate * Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry * FAA Authorized ...
Previous experience as a certified flight instructor (CFI), instructor pilot, or military flight instructor is highly desirable. * Experience with the U.S. Department of State (DoS), U.S. Department ...
Previous experience as a certified flight instructor (CFI), instructor pilot, or military flight instructor is highly desirable. * Experience with the U.S. Department of State (DoS), U.S. Department ...
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Pilot Cadet Program
Vandalia, OH · On-site
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Pilot Cadet Program
Vandalia, OH · On-site
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Pilot Cadet Program
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Pilot Cadet Program
Charlotte, NC · On-site
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification * NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor ... FAA CFI(I) Certificate * Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry * FAA Authorized ...
Functional Check Flight Pilot qualification * NVG Instructor, CRM Instructor ... FAA CFI(I) Certificate * Familiarization with DoD Commercial Air Services industry * FAA Authorized ...
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Adjunct Instructor-Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology (Looking to fill immediately)
Asheville, NC · On-site
$1K - $2K/wk
... CFI) or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane (CFI-I) or Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) 3. Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot 4. Minimum ...
Adjunct Instructor-Aviation Management and Career Pilot Technology (Looking to fill immediately)
Asheville, NC · On-site
$1K - $2K/wk
... CFI) or Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument Airplane (CFI-I) or Instrument Ground Instructor (IGI) 3. Commercial Pilot or Airline Transport Pilot 4. Minimum ...
Pilot Cadet Program
Arlington, VA · On-site
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Pilot Cadet Program
Arlington, VA · On-site
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Check Airman
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$89K - $134K/yr
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (ATP preferred) * CFI / CFII (Rotorcraft) or ability to obtain within 12 months * Demonstrated ability to teach, evaluate, and mentor pilots at ...
Check Airman
Watkins, CO · On-site
$89K - $134K/yr
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (ATP preferred) * CFI / CFII (Rotorcraft) or ability to obtain within 12 months * Demonstrated ability to teach, evaluate, and mentor pilots at ...
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Must be a current flight student OR CFI, actively instructing * No more than three check ride failures * No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on behalf of the pilot/aviator
Previous experience as a certified flight instructor (CFI), instructor pilot, or military flight instructor is highly desirable. * Experience with the U.S. Department of State (DoS), U.S. Department ...
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Previous experience as a certified flight instructor (CFI), instructor pilot, or military flight instructor is highly desirable. * Experience with the U.S. Department of State (DoS), U.S. Department ...
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Previous experience as a certified flight instructor (CFI), instructor pilot, or military flight instructor is highly desirable. * Experience with the U.S. Department of State (DoS), U.S. Department ...
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Tampa, FL · On-site
Previous experience as a certified flight instructor (CFI), instructor pilot, or military flight instructor is highly desirable. * Experience with the U.S. Department of State (DoS), U.S. Department ...
Check Airman
Watkins, CO · On-site
$89K - $134K/yr
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating (ATP preferred) * CFI / CFII (Rotorcraft) or ability to obtain within 12 months * Demonstrated ability to teach, evaluate, and mentor pilots at ...
Check Airman
Watkins, CO · On-site
$89K - $134K/yr
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$450/day
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 12 days ago
Job description
Description
Company Overview:
Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel-both private and scheduled service-throughout North America and the Caribbean.
For more details, visit www.flytradewind.comÂ
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Â
- Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilots are responsible for safe and efficient flight operations as part of a formal two-pilot crew.Â
- Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and customer service.
Compensation:
- Competitive Salary established pay scale including yearly increases and bonuses
- Most pilots earn well above the starting salary
- Starting Salary: $50,000 a year
- Volunteer Pay: SIC - $450 per day
- Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour
- Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $35 International
- Flight Duty Pay: All legs flown over leg 6 is an additional $125 per leg
Team Member Benefits:
- United Healthcare Three-tier Medical PPO, Prescription, Vision, Dental (after 30 days)
- Available Flexible Spending Healthcare Account - Medical and Dependent Care
- Global Emergency Services
- PREFERRED RATES AND GUARANTEED ISSUE FOR: Voluntary Accident, Life Insurance, Critical Illness, and Legal Plans
- 401K Plan with Tradewind Aviation matching team member contributions
- Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, maternity/paternity, bereavement days with vacation sell back (18 vacation, 6 sick days a year - starting first year)
- Standby travel on select Tradewind scheduled flights
- ZED fair travel is available on Delta, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and several other major & regional airlines (after 6 months)
- Discounts on hotels, rental cars, wireless, shipping, and more
Position-Specific Benefits:
- Company paid uniforms
- Paid housing when relocated away from the base
- Cockpit Access Security System (CASS)
- Known Crewmember (KCM) - available for purchase by team member
- Pilots keep all hotel and frequent flyer points
Requirements
 Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Aviation Related College Degree preferred, but not required
- Successful completion of a Part 61 or 141 Flight Training Program
Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses & Document Requirements:
- Valid unrestricted driver's license
- Valid unrestricted passport
- FAA First Class Medical
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL)
- FAA Instrument Rating
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Experience & Professional Skills:
- 800 hours total time preferred
- 75 hours night preferred
- CFI, CFII preferred
- Current IFR knowledge and experience
- Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 Avionics preferred
- Previous customer service experience
United Aviate Participants - Reduced Hours Requirements:
- 600 hours total time - United Aviate Program
- 500 hours total time - United Aviate Academy
- 300 hours total time - United Aviate Academy with Recommendation
JetBlue Participants - Reduced Hours Requirements:
- 600 hours total time
Work Environment & Culture Skills:
- Basic MS Office knowledge, computer software & internet proficiency.
- Able to speak, read, understand, and write English.
- A motivated, resourceful, energetic, organized individual and able to manage and be managed.
- Someone who is reliable, and punctual.
- Able to respect and maintain confidentiality while ethical, trustworthy with sensitive information.
- Service oriented and able to work at a fast pace and handle stress and problematic issues well with a good attitude.
- Able to communicate effectively and work within a team-focused environment.
- Outgoing personality with expertise at developing relationships and respectful of diverse populations and cultures.
- Pass DOT/FAA compliant pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Good Citizen with Good Moral Character.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Load and unload aircraft as necessary.
- Moderate to heavy lifting is required (up to 70lbs).
Location Requirements:
- Operation bases in Waterbury-Oxford Airport - Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester County Airport - White Plains, NY (HPN), Luis Munoz Marin International Airport - Carolina, Puerto Rico (SJU), and Stuart, FL (SUA).
- Must be able to reside within a 60 minute callout of base.Â
- Due to our operations, this position is NOT commutable.
- There will be no relocation package for this position.
Shift Requirements:
- Schedules differ with base location, but you can expect to be scheduled 4 days per week.
- Schedules are released up to 30 days in advance.
- Guaranteed 13 days off a month, any less than would be paid as a Volunteer Day.
- Must be available for assigned shifts; including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must be able to work extended hours and be ready to report to work with short notice.Â
- Must be able to relocate to other Company bases for seasonal business needs.
Other Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
International Candidates:
- Able to work and travel within and outside the United States and assigned territories freely.
- Hold a non-conditional, non-expired green card and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Hold a valid unrestricted foreign passport with appropriate visas.
About Tradewind Aviation
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Industry
Aviation
Company size
201 - 500 Employees
Headquarters location
Oxford, CT, US
Year founded
2001