Position Summary
While practicing “Safety Always” in every aspect of job performance and aircraft operations, Waltzing Matilda Aviation (WMA) pilots inspire air travel by keeping our promises to guests and team members and building customer loyalty to our respective brands. WMA Pilots are responsible for the safe, efficient, reliable, and effective operation of WMA aircraft while always meeting all regulatory requirements and executing company standard operating procedures. WMA Pilots lead by living our values of Safety, Service, Convenience, and Reliability.
A Dash 8 First Officer is defined as a Pilot who is second in command of the aircraft and is responsible for the manipulation of, or who manipulates the flight controls of a Q400 aircraft while underway, including takeoff and landing of such aircraft, and who is properly qualified to serve as, and holds a current certification and rating required by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) for service as a First Officer.
Job Responsibilities
SAFETY: Demonstrate safety ownership in every aspect of their responsibilities, performance, and behavior to ensure the successful outcome of every flight.
FLIGHT STANDARDS: Work as “One Team” with crew scheduling, dispatch, and other team members to ensure all flight operations are conducted within flight and duty, weight and balance and performance limitations applicable to the flight.
CUSTOMER AND CREW LEADERSHIP: Build customer loyalty to One Team spirit by leading flight operations to deliver on our purpose, values, vision, and brand.
Qualifications
Leadership: reinforces “Safety Always” value, meets regulatory and company standards, and enables excellence by all flight team members by leading to create timely, effective performance with a focus on purpose and results
Effective Communication: builds “One Team” performance and customer trust and loyalty through better communication with guests and team members
Critical Thinking: identifies, evaluates, and selects optimal actions to operate safely, effectively, and efficiently. Identifies and shares opportunities to improve so we as a team collectively get even better
Team First Mindset: Places “we” before “me” to enable seamless “One Team” performance and seamless execution. Humble and proud of contributing to and achieving team results
Composed: assesses and acts purposefully in all situations. Responds to stressful situations by determining the right course of action to maintain safety, meet regulatory standards, and keep our commitments to customers and team members.
Compensation
Compensation is competitive with similar operators and equipment types and will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience.
**Retention bonus payment structure Bonus of $48,000** + $ 85,000 base.
$8000 at completion of IOE
$8000 at 9 months of service
$8000 at 12 months of service
$12000 at 18 months of service
$12000 at 36 months of service
Proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description is inclusive of but not limited to the responsibilities listed
About Us
Waltzing Matilda Aviation LLC (WMA) brings together a group of professionals who are passionate about flying, many with over 20 years of aviation experience each. WMA is an FAA-licensed Part 135 private jet charter operator. We began private (FAA Part 91) operations in June 2008 and have operated thousands of hours of safe and reliable flying since commencing operations out of the Boston area. We own and operate both our own aircraft as well as managed aircraft. We believe in utilizing the latest technology to ensure the safest operations. Our aircraft are equipped with the latest avionics that allows for landings with lower visibility conditions than most aircraft.
Proudly Launching Soon: Connect Airlines
WMA soon expects to launch Connect Airlines, offering scheduled passenger service with De Havilland Q400 turboprops to create business-friendly service between Toronto’s centrally-located Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) and important business centers in the US Northeast and Mid-West.
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