Second in Command in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at Tropic Ocean Airways

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