ADVANCED AIR LLC — Hawthorne, CA (HHR)
Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Who We Are: Advanced Air, LLC is an innovative, service-oriented aviation company headquartered in Burbank, California. We were founded in 2005 by our President, Levi Stockton, as an FAA-approved, Part 135, On-Demand Air Carrier focused on superlative aircraft management and on-demand charter.
Today, Advanced Air has more than 30 aircraft, operated in both scheduled and on-demand service, and is a recruiting portfolio of heavy aircraft in subsequent aircraft, business jets and helicopters. We pride ourselves on our safety record, customer service, teamwork, and reliability. We are in this business for the long-term and take a deep commitment to operational excellence and interested, sustainable growth.
About the Role and About You: The Checklist and Load Sheet position is based out of Hawthorne, CA (HHR). This is a 2-shift position supported by a dedicated Maintenance Technician. Flying under Part 135 (Part 135). This position reports to a Shop Lead. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft maintenance and be a team player. You will be part of a team of 2 crew members and support Advanced Air's management of the aircraft. The Lead position will oversee the aircraft as Pilot in Command and be supported by a Chief.
This is not a commutable position - applicants must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Hawthorne/Greater Los Angeles area. If you are not able about aviation, looking to grow, and have all the required flight minimums and certifications, this may be the position for you!
What You Will Do: Serve as the Lead Pilot and work with Advanced Air's VIP and Flight teams to facilitate and schedule crew flights, aircraft maintenance and flight crew planning. Coordinate with all parties involved in flight matters, including but not limited to vendor relations, accepting deliveries, supervising service providers, or preparing the aircraft for upcoming trips.
Work with Advanced Air and the Assigned Crew including: - Manage the assigned crew's schedule and vacation requests and ensure they are trained and current on all aircraft systems and emergency procedures. Respond to all servicing requests, including but not limited to picking up or delivering items on a new status, simulator, catering, or personal effects to or from the aircraft. - Maintain the aircraft in a readiness state including responsibility for ensuring the aircraft is operationally fit at all times, including but not limited to stocking, cleanliness, and organization of the interior and galley, verifying that all required supplies, and other items are present and in good condition, including beverages, etc. are present. - Responsible for ensuring all passenger-facing electronics (e.g., iPads) updating movies and apps) are in good working order. VIP entertainment systems are maintained and fully functional. - Assist with weight-and-balance duties as needed to support aircraft readiness and owner needs, including loading with stocking, loading, unloading, and other aircraft-related matters.
Oversee, in conjunction with Advanced Air, aircraft cleaning and stocking including: - Responsible for managing and arranging all aircraft laundry and dry cleaning, including removal and drop-off/pick-up of linens, towels, crew and owner uniforms, and other washable items, as required. - Coordinate with vendors to update inventory of galley items, linens, bedding, and other supplies, restocking as needed and communicating with the owner's representative for special requests. - Ensure compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations, company operational specifications, and operating procedures. Maintain flight logs and other records as required by the FAA and company policy. Ensure any maintenance discrepancies are reported and in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures. - Assist with the coordination of required maintenance and inspections as directed by identifying, reporting, and mitigating hazards and quality issues, providing timely input to management and assisting with corrective procedures to achieve quality and safety issues.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all the duties, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. It is understood that in addition to the duties listed, they may be assigned any other task reasonably related to the operation, preparation, service, and servicing of the aircraft.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For: - High school diploma or GED - Valid driver's license and a clean driving record - Digital security for aircraft preflight and post-flight - Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) - Current Medical Certificate or First Rating - 3,000 hours Total Time - 1,500 PIC hours - High-level working knowledge of FAR Part 91, 61 and AIM Part Sections 4 & 5 - Ability to read, understand and follow checklists, charts, and all FAA flight rules in aircraft - Ability to climb onto and off of an airplane using as part of the preflight, post-flight, or during an emergency and - Ability to work in a confined space for 4-5 hours on a stand-by basis of all times and any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
What You Can Expect: Salary, potential compensation. Support from Advanced Air's management team to succeed in the role. Employees shall devote their full working time and attention exclusively to the position and may not engage in any other activity or employment without the express written permission of the Chief Pilot or Director of Operations.
Benefits Offered Work with Us: We are a growing company and we want to invest in our people. In addition to a competitive salary, you, we have compiled a list of our standout benefits: - 401(k) plan with other Fidelity match up to 3% of - Comprehensive health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision and $15,000 life insurance for yourself - Paid time off (generous travel - $2 12 Domestic, $4 16 International Per diem pay for all hours associated with Flight Duty - Paid in-flight Flight Crew Benefits, career Contacts include Delta, Alaska, and Southwest
Diversity: We believe a diversity of perspectives and experiences is what makes a strong team. That is why we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people of all genders, races, ethnicities, orientations, abilities, and disabilities to come as it is and are valued by our peers.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: - Sit, stand, walk, reach, and manipulate objects with relative motions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform in: - Exposure to fumes, dust, loud noises, and outdoor weather conditions - May hour exposure to constant or intermittent sounds of a pitch or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss while performing the duties of this job. Exposure to fumes, dust, loud noises, and outdoor weather conditions.
Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on education and experience, oral interviews and reference checks. Applicants must meet the required. The duties listed above are essential only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, nor a legal contract for any specified period of employment.
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