• • 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.

For more details, please visit: flytradewind.com/careers

• Tradewind Aviation is a JetBlue Gateways and United Aviate partner, opening opportunities for qualified Tradewind pilots to secure a path to joining JetBlue and United 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).
• ATC callsign: “Goodspeed” 
• ICAO code: GPD
• Established in 2001

 

This page last updated: Sept 10, 2024

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• 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