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Pilot Pc 12 First Officer Hot

Location
White Plains, New York
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
36272755129
Posted
2026-8-5

Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilot

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) Stuart FL (SUA) 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.

Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilots are responsible for safe and efficient flight operations as part of a formal two-pilot crew. 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: $50000 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 and 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 and Document Requirements:

  • Valid unrestricted drivers 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 and 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 and Culture Skills:

    • Basic MS Office knowledge computer software and 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:

    • 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 Muñoz Marín International Airport - Carolina Puerto Rico (SJU) and Stuart FL (SUA).
    • Must be able to reside within a 60 minute callout of base.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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Pilot Pc 12 First Officer

Location: White Plains NY

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Pilot Fixed Wing
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: Tradewind Aviation seeks a Pilot Pc 12 First Officer.

Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilot

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) Stuart FL (SUA) 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.

Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilots are responsible for safe and efficient flight operations as part of a formal two-pilot crew. Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Compensation:

Team Member Benefits:

Position-Specific Benefits:

Requirements:

Education Requirements:

Qualifications Certificates Licenses and Document Requirements:

Experience and Professional Skills:

United Aviate Participants – Reduced Hours Requirements:

Responsibilities:

Educational requirements:

Experience requirements:

Desired Skills:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

Incentives:

Date Posted: 2026-8-5

Please Apply by: 2026-8-21