First Officer | Learjet 45

Job type
Full Time
Category
Airline, Low Hours
Position
First Officer
Aircraft
Bombardier Learjet 40 / 45 / 45XR
Certificates
FAA CPL
Posted
August 27, 2026

Position Summary

The First Officer supports the safe and timely operation of the Learjet 45 while complying with company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations. The position assists with flight planning, aircraft airworthiness, weather evaluation, passenger and cargo handling, and safe aircraft operations throughout each assigned flight.

Schedule

  • Full-time.
  • Must be available for assigned flight operations.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct assigned flights safely and in accordance with company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Evaluate aircraft airworthiness and complete required pre-flight and post-flight inspections.
  • Review weather, airport conditions, navigational aids, and other operational factors before each flight.
  • Assist with flight planning, fuel requirements, and operational decision-making.
  • Maintain proficiency and working knowledge of aircraft systems, flight procedures, and applicable regulations.
  • Monitor changing weather and operational conditions throughout each flight.
  • Communicate turbulence, adverse weather, and other relevant operational factors to crew and passengers.
  • Assist with aircraft, passenger, baggage, and cargo handling when ground personnel are unavailable.
  • Apply appropriate risk-management practices throughout ground and flight operations.
  • Perform additional flight officer duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Class Rating.
  • FAA Instrument Rating.
  • Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
  • Minimum 1,000 hours Total Flight Time, excluding simulator and Flight Engineer time.
  • Minimum 500 hours Fixed-Wing PIC.
  • Minimum 25 hours Multi-Engine.
  • Minimum 50 hours Instrument.
  • Minimum 100 hours Cross-Country.
  • Must be at least 23 years old at time of hire.
  • Must have actively flown during two of the previous five years.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
  • Valid passport with unrestricted ability to travel to and from the United States.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Ability to meet FAA Pilot Records Database requirements.
  • Ability to pass DOT pre-employment drug testing.
  • Ability to pass TSA fingerprint-based criminal history and required background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Learjet 45 Type Rating.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health Savings Account with employee match.
  • 401(k) with employee match.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Travel privileges on company and other airlines.

Compensation

  • Not Specified.