Corporate First Officer - Challenger 3500
$120,000–$140,000 year
On-siteGreeley, Colorado, United States or Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Serve as Second in Command on domestic and international flights, supporting the Pilot in Command in evaluating weather, aircraft status, routing, fuel, and operational risk. Assist with flight planning, mission preparation, and crew coordination through preflight briefings, postflight debriefings, and mutual cross-checking. Maintain high standards of passenger service, confidentiality, and professionalism while completing required flight, safety, and operational records. Participate in recurrent training, safety programs, and departmental standardization activities. Maintain availability for a variable schedule including early departures, late arrivals, weekends, holidays, and overnight trips.
Required Qualifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot certificate with airplane multiengine land and instrument ratings
- Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
- Minimum 1,200 hours total flight time
- Demonstrated recent flight experience in multiengine airplanes
- Ability to obtain and maintain the training, qualification, and proficiency required to serve as Second in Command in the Challenger 3500
- Valid passport with the ability to travel internationally without restriction
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Ability to reside within approximately one hour of the flight department hangar in Greeley, Colorado
- Ability to meet company requirements for employment, background screening, training, travel, and aircraft insurance
- Ability to maintain availability for a variable schedule that includes early departures, late arrivals, weekends, holidays, overnight trips, and domestic or international travel
- Demonstrates sound judgment, personal accountability, integrity, and a consistent commitment to safety
- Approaches the role with energy, initiative, and a genuine interest in contributing to the success of the flight department
- Works effectively as part of a close-knit team and treats colleagues, passengers, vendors, and partners with professionalism and respect
- Adapts constructively to changing schedules, priorities, procedures, and operational conditions
- Communicates clearly and respectfully, including during high-workload or time-sensitive situations
- Remains calm, solution-oriented, and dependable when plans change or operational challenges arise
- Accepts feedback professionally, supports standardization, and demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and improvement
- Balances confidence and assertiveness with humility, collaboration, receptiveness to instruction, and willingness to assist beyond assigned cockpit duties
- Maintains discretion and protects confidential company and passenger information
- Must maintain reliable communication and be prepared to respond appropriately to schedule changes
Desired Qualifications
- Challenger 300/350/3500 type rating or previous operating experience
- Previous experience in multiengine turbine or turbojet aircraft
- International flight operations experience, including exposure to international trip planning, customs and immigration procedures, or foreign operating requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in aviation, aerospace, business, or a related field
- Formal training in safety management systems, crew resource management, emergency response, or aviation leadership
- Portuguese-language proficiency a plus
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