First Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary

The First Officer will assist the Pilot-In Command (PIC) in the safe, legal, and efficient conduct of all flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations and the DST Flight Operations Manual (FOM). Duties include, but are not limited to, flying, and navigating the aircraft, flight planning, ATC coordination of special activities, preflight checks, and post flight tasks. The First Officer will communicate, when directed by the PIC, with customers to ensure a clear understanding of both flight and schedule objectives, with safety being the first priority. The First Officer will utilize effective Crew Resource Management techniques and procedures when operating to include briefing all flight participants on safety and egress procedures prior to flight. The First Officer, when directed by the PIC, will report any mechanical issues or concerns to an appropriate Maintenance Department member and the Chief Pilot. The First Officer assists the PIC to complete all necessary aircraft administration documents for aircraft time tracking and manifest.

Essential Functions

1. Pre-flight planning and inspections.
2. Conduct safe flight operations.
3. Navigating and flying aircraft.
4. In-flight monitoring.
5. Communicating with air traffic control.
6. Post-flight inspection.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position including some unusual hours. The length of a workday varies depending on customer requirements. Days of work are typically a 14-day on/ 14-day off rotation. Working hours can vary depending on the position and role, with some workdays requiring longer hours, including work periods of 12-14 hours a day. Evening and weekend work will be required as job duties and the customers requirements demand. When on standby duty, the employee will be required to report to the DST Hagerstown facility within 24 hours. Shorter report times may be necessary.

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Travel

Travel is required as requested by customers. Traveling includes overnight stays outside of the normal working locationand may be for extended durations.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. CommercialAMEL, Aircraft Single-Engine Land with Commercial privileges, as well as Instrument Airplane rating.
3. Minimum TT of 500 hours for B350.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Bachelors Degree.
2. Minimum TT of 750 hours for B350.

Other Hiring Requirements

1. Current Passport with unrestricted international travel privileges.
2. Current FAA First or Second Class Medical.
3. Valid Drivers License.
4. Must provide U.S. Citizen status upon first day of employment.
5. Must hold or be able to obtain a DOD Top Secret Level Clearance (at minimum).
6. Must pass a DOT/FAA regulated drug screening.

Benefits

1. Company-paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for employee.
2. Company-paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
3. Supplemental Insurance: Aflac and/or Gap Insurance.
4. Supplemental Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
5. 401(k).
6. Accruing Paid Time Off.
7. Floating Holiday Time.
   

Applications, cover letters and resumes must be submitted online via Bamboo.

DST LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. In addition to federal law requirements, DST complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

DST expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of DSTs employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.