LIFT AVIATION — Indianapolis area
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.
LIFT Aviation is currently seeking a full-time Gulfstream G450 First Officer to join a Part 91 operation in the Indianapolis area
Position Summary: Seeking professional, flexible, dynamic and motivated aviators with the Gulfstream G450 model or similar experience to join the LIFT Aviation team. We need great communicators coupled with enthusiasm and a passion to deliver our clients the best possible flight experience from beginning to end. The ideal candidate will need to be a team player while seeking excellence in every aspect of his/her performance.
This is not a commutable position and will require residing within one-hour of Indianapolis.
Duties & Responsibilities: •Assist the Lead Captain during all phases of flight •Completion of duties as assigned by the Lead Captain. •Ensure that manuals and charts are on board the aircraft. •Ensures that the aircraft is properly maintained and ready for operation. •Responsible for safe operation of the aircraft. •Maintain clean, stocked aircraft and workplace. •Organize catering and other customer specific items are on board the aircraft. •Make an immediate report in any hazardous action, conduct or event. •Develop the leadership skills, knowledge, judgment and technical ability required of a Lead Captain if not already qualified. •Foster safe and professional environment •Comply with all policies and procedures specified in the company flight operations manual. •Submit flight and duty records. •Complete required training in a timely manner. •Maintain harmony and cohesiveness within LIFT Aviation, operations and the crew members. •Establish a business relationship with clients while providing customer service. •Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: •Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills •Solid customer focus •Strong prioritizing and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple and high level priorities •Proactive decision making skills •Must maintain a valid Medical certificate •Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information •Ability to work with frequent changes in procedures, directions and outcomes •Ability to work flexible, non-standard hours •May be required to obtain a FAA Type rating in the applicable Fleet type •Upholds a service standard in a strict and changing regulatory environment
Certifications and Licenses: Written FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
Years of Experience: 2-4 years of experience
Minimum Requirements: •Total flight time: 2000 hours •Multi Engine Land (MEL): 500 hours •Pilot in Command: 500 hours •Instrument: 150 hours •Jet: 250 hours •Turbine Engine: 100 hours •Time in Type: 50 hours •To ensure a safe environment, we conduct pre-employment drug screening and background checks
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