The Role
Operate ATR aircraft safely and compliantly as a Part 121 First Officer. Responsibilities include flight maneuvering, monitoring weather and cargo, verifying fuel and loading, coordinating with dispatch and air traffic personnel, making operational decisions with the captain, completing FAA reports, maintaining flight records and regulatory currency, and following company policies. The role requires professional communication, ongoing pilot development, and the ability to work outdoors, in aircraft, and across multiple locations.
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Description
INTRODUCTION
The Part 121 ATR First Officer will conduct safe, efficient, compliant and professional flight services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely maneuver the aircraft during all phases of flight; monitor all flight conditions including weather and cargo safety, and verify go/no-go decision; verify fuel requirements and related weather variables and ensure proper loading; assist the captain in making alternate destination decisions when the intended destination is unavailable.
- Maintain awareness in all situations as they arise due to unexpected circumstances during the flight; ensure proper communication with stations, towers, flight controllers and dispatchers during the flight; file all reports required by the FAA and report any unusual aircraft behavior or performance to dispatch or maintenance personnel; properly record flight-hours in conjunction with Dispatch and adhere to FAA rest requirements and company directives.
- Strive to improve your skills and experience as a pilot; maintain familiarity and knowledge of applicable changes in regulations and procedures concerning the safe operation of all company aircraft; maintain thorough knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks and protocol; serve as a positive, constructive and communicative leader for the company and its customers.
- Review company bulletins and other correspondence on a daily basis, including emails and voicemails; submit all transmittals, expense reports and other company documents/correspondence in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Serve as a role model for ethical behavior, maintain a professional and dignified work environment, and promote and support the mission of Empire Airlines.
- Other related duties as assigned.
PAY & BENEFITS
- Starting pay range for an ATR First Officer is $1,193 to $1,278 Weekly ($62,036 to $66,456)
- Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k matching, Travel Benefits, CASS Privileges and more!
Requirements
ATR FIRST OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
- ATP certificate with MEL Rating
- 2nd class medical
- Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Must adhere to the company’s FAA/DOT required Drug and Alcohol Program
Fixed wing minimums:
- 1500 TT
- 250 PIC
- 50 MEL
- All requirements under Part 61.159
- IFR currency and proficiency
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed outdoors and in an aircraft.
- Employee will be exposed to inclement weather.
- This position may require standing, walking, sitting, bending and stooping for extended periods of time.
- May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Requires manual dexterity, speaking, seeing and hearing to conduct business.
- May be required to work in multiple locations.
Skills Required
- ATP certificate with MEL Rating
- Second-class medical certificate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Compliance with the company's FAA/DOT Drug and Alcohol Program
- 1,500 total fixed-wing flight hours
- 250 hours PIC
- 50 hours MEL
- Meet all requirements under Part 61.159
- IFR currency and proficiency
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, when required
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The Company
What We Do
Empire Airlines is an Idaho-based company providing air cargo services for FedEx and passenger airline services for Hawaiian Airlines. It also operates divisions for aerospace maintenance and unmanned aerial surveillance.






