• Tradewind Aviation is a leading Part 135 commuter and on-demand private charter operator with operational bases at the Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN) and San Juan, PR (SJU) airports. Founded by aviation enthusiasts in 2001 on the premise that all flights deserve the highest quality aircraft, crew, and service, Tradewind provides personal air travel—both private and scheduled service—throughout North America and the Caribbean.

 

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• Tradewind Aviation is a JetBlue Gateways partner, opening opportunities for qualified Tradewind pilots to secure a path to joining JetBlue as a First Officer upon completion of necessary requirements.
• Upgrade opportunities at as low as 1,200 hours (Part 135 minimums)
• Schedules released up to 30 days in advance.
• Guaranteed 13 days off a month, any less than would be paid as a Volunteer Day.
• Paid Time Off: vacation, sick, maternity/paternity, bereavement days with vacation sell back (18 vacation, 6 sick days a year – starting first year).
• Upgrade path to Citation CJ3, including type rating, and ATP after 15 months as a PC12 PIC.
• ATC callsign: “Goodspeed” 
• ICAO code: GPD
• Established in 2001

This page last updated: June 13, 2023

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Hiring Captains and First Officers for PC-12.

Primary Responsibility:

A Tradewind Aviation Pilatus PC-12 Pilot is responsible for safe and efficient flight operations as part of a formal two-pilot crew. Tradewind Pilots are aviation professionals who maintain the highest standards of safety and customer service.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Aviation Related College Degree preferred, but not required

Qualifications, Certificates, Licenses & Document Requirements:

• Valid unrestricted driver’s license
• Valid unrestricted passport
• FAA First Class Medical
• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL)
• FAA Instrument Rating
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

PIC Experience & Professional Skills: 

• 1,200+ hours total time, 1,500+ preferred
• 500 hours cross country (point to point)
• 75 hours instrument
• 100 hours night
• 100 hours of PC-12 experience, preferred
• Current IFR knowledge and experience
• Previous customer service experience

SIC Experience & Professional Skills: 

• 500 hours total time, 800 hours preferred
• 75 hours night preferred
• CFI, CFII preferred
• Current IFR knowledge and experience
• Thorough knowledge of Garmin 430 Avionics
• Previous customer service experience

Location Requirements:

• Operation bases in Waterbury–Oxford Airport - Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester County Airport - White Plains, NY (HPN), Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport - Carolina, Puerto Rico (SJU).
• Must be able to relocate within 90 minutes from base.
• Due to our operations this position is NOT commutable.
• There will be no relocation package for this position.

Shift Requirements: 

• Schedules differ with base location, but you can expect to be scheduled 4 days per week.
• Schedules released up to 30 days in advance.
• Guaranteed 13 days off a month, any less than would be paid as a Volunteer day.

Training: 

• Full salary at the start of training, along with accommodations until completion of training.
• Four weeks consisting of a combination of in-class lectures, and hands-on aircraft training.

Upgrading: 

• Upgrade opportunities at as low as 1,200 hours (Part 135 minimums).
• Upgrade path to Citation CJ3, including type rating, and ATP.

Other Requirements: 

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

International Candidates: 

• International candidates must be able to work and travel within the United States freely.
• International candidates must have a non-conditional, non-expired green card.
• A valid unrestricted passport.

For more information, please visit: flytradewind.com/recruitment

• Cockpit Access Security System (CASS)
• Known Crewmember (KCM) - available for purchase by team member
• ZED fair travel is available on Delta, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and several other major and regional airlines after six months employment
• Free standby flights on Tradewind Routes 30 days after employment 

Compensation:

• Competitive Salary established pay scale including yearly increases and bonuses
• Most pilots earn well above the starting salary
• SIC Starting Salary $50,000 a year
• PIC Starting Salary $70,000 a year
• Volunteer Pay: PIC - $1,000, SIC - $450 per day
• Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour
• Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $30 International
• Flight Duty Pay: All legs flown over leg 6 is an additional $125 per leg

Position-Specific Benefits:

• Company paid uniforms
• Paid housing when relocated away from base
• Cockpit Access Security System (CASS)
• Known Crewmember (KCM) - available for purchase by team member
• Pilots keep all hotel and frequent flyer points

• Per Diem: $3.21 Domestic and International per duty hour 
• Overnight Pay: $20 Domestic, $30 International