PLANESENSE — Multiple bases across the U.S. (First Officers have choice of reporting base including Portsmouth, NH)
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.
The PlaneSense PC-12 First Officer assists the Captain and acts as Second-in-Command of the airplane. This First Officer provides decision-making in coordination with the Captain, throughout all phases of flight operations and is adaptive to an active and rapidly changing flight schedule.
The First Officer must possess extensive knowledge of aviation weather, federal aviation regulations, international operations requirements, specific aircraft systems, and aeronautical decision-making. They must also be thoroughly familiar with flying in both IFR and VFR environments
Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned): • Assist the Captain in weather and NOTAMs • Verify and conduct all checklists as provided by the Flight Operations Center • Ensure compliance with applicable FARs and company policies/procedures • Conduct preflight aircraft inspections and ensure overall aircraft cleanliness and readiness • Assist with passenger boarding and safety briefings • Obtain IFR clearances and load passenger baggage • Provide a high-quality, professional customer service experience to passengers
Minimum Qualifications: • Commercial, SSL with instrument rating • 1st or 2nd class medical certificate • 750 hours total time • 250 hours complex aircraft time • Superior customer service and communication skills • Valid passport with unrestricted international travel privileges • Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications: • 1000 hours total time or greater • 250 hours of turbine time (or highly qualified consideration) • CFI
Highly Qualified Candidates: At PlaneSense, we look for more than just flight hours and minimum qualifications. The qualities that define a highly qualified candidate in our position include experience in high-altitude operations, experience with technically advanced aircraft, time in turbine aircraft (specifically the PC-12), a Bachelor's degree and a demonstrated history of leadership in aviation roles such as a Safety Officer, Lead Flight Instructor, or Chief Pilot.
We also value military-trained pilots, especially those with tactical experience and advanced flight backgrounds, as they bring a high level of discipline and adaptability to dynamic flight environments.
Computer Skills: • Familiarity with Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) and advanced avionics systems
Selection Process: • Application Screening • Technical Interview • In-person interview to include flight simulator evaluation
Please note: Due to receiving a high volume of low pilot hour applicants, the review process may take some time. We appreciate your patience and your interest in joining the PlaneSense team.
Physical Demands: 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. The employee is regularly required to exert stationary and occasionally stand or sit, use hands and fingers to operate flight controls and switches, and communicate by radio and intercom. • Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 12+ hours) in a confined cockpit • Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate flight controls, avionics, and communication • Ability to reach, bend, and twist inside and outside of the aircraft cockpit • Ability to lift, carry, bend, and turn with items weighing up to 100 pounds (such as flight bags, charts, passenger luggage, or emergency equipment) • Ability to efficiently respond to in-flight situations and execute emergency procedures
Work Environment: The able to perform all duties in various weather conditions and time constraints. There may be greater exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, bright lights level, and vibration. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters regularly. • Primarily in an aircraft cockpit, often in confined spaces with limited mobility • Exposure to varying weather conditions, including turbulence and extreme temperatures during flights • Frequent travel, including overnight layovers and irregular schedules (weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements) • Highlight environment with changes in cabin pressure • Long hours with potential for fatigue while flying FAA rest and duty regulations • Interaction with co-pilots, crew members, and airfield controllers, passengers is required
Additional Details: Tattoos, body piercings and/or tongue rings may be approved at the discretion of the Chief Pilot. Pilots may be asked to conceal their tattoos or remove any jewelry at the discretion of the Chief Pilot if it is deemed not in line with the Company's appearance, uniform, and dress code.
Reporting Bases: First Officers have THEIR CHOICE of reporting bases across the U.S. including our state-of-the-art reporting base in Portsmouth, NH Must live within 100 miles of chosen reporting base.
Albany, NY (ALB) Atlanta, GA (ATL) Atlanta, GA (PDK) Baltimore, MD (BWI) Burlington, VT (BTV) Charleston, SC (CHS) Charlotte, NC (CLT) Chicago, IL (MDW or ORD) Cincinnati, OH/Northern KY (CVG) Columbus, OH. (CMH) Dallas, TX (DFW) Dayton, OH (DAY) Detroit, MI (DTW) Houston, TX (HOU or IAH) Indianapolis, IN (IND) Jacksonville, FL (JAX) Kansas City, MO (MCI) Las Vegas, NV (LAS) Los Angeles, CA (LAX) Memphis, TN (MEM) Miami, FL (MIA) Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (MSP) Nashville, TN (BNA) Newark, NJ (EWR) New Haven, CT (HVN) New York City, NY (JFK or LGA) Orlando, FL (MCO) Philadelphia, PA (PHL) Philadelphia, PA (PHL) Phoenix, AZ (PHX) Pittsburgh, PA (PIT) Portland, OR (PDX) Portsmouth, NH (PSM) Providence, RI (PVD) Redmond, OR (RDM) Reno, NV (RNO) Salt Lake City, UT (SLC) San Diego, CA (SAN) San Francisco, CA (SFO) Sarasota, FL (SRQ) Seattle, WA (SEA) St. Louis, MO (STL) Tampa, FL (TPA) Washington, D.C. (DCA or IAD) White Plains, NY (HPN) Wilmington, DE (ILM)
For more information and to apply please visit our website at: http://www.planesense.com/careers
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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