First Officer

4d4 days ago

McKee Foods Corporation

Collegedale, US · Full-time · $98,700 – $133,500

About this role

Join America’s favorite family bakery since 1934—home of Little Debbie®, Drake’s® Cakes, and Sunbelt Bakery® Granola Bars. McKee Foods offers a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. As First Officer, partner with the Captain to ensure smooth, safe journeys for company employees and guests.

Serve as Pilot Monitoring, tracking flight instruments, radio communications, and navigation. Assist in flight plans, weather checks, fuel calculations, and aircraft performance data. Conduct pre-flight and post-flight inspections while adhering to FAA regulations and company SOPs.

Operate from Wilson Air Center Chattanooga, flying about three days per week on Sunday-Friday shifts. Provide excellent customer service to passengers and coordinate ground transportation, fueling, and hangar services. Maintain aircraft logbooks, flight records, and expense reports accurately.

Participate in safety meetings and contribute to the Safety Management System for continuous improvement. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and exciting career paths. Discover a better way to live and work with McKee Foods.

Requirements

2+ years of college or Associate Degree
Commercial Pilot Certificate with a Cessna Citation CE 500 SIC Type Rating
1,500 hours of flight time in a variety of aircraft
1 year of Pilot experience
Ability to use various aviation related iPad apps
Good computer skills with Google Workspace
Comprehensive knowledge of the latest developments within the business aviation community, including the FAR’s and other regulations
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting 15-50 pounds and occasionally over 75 pounds with close and distance vision

Responsibilities

Serve as the Pilot Monitoring, keeping a vigilant eye on flight instruments, radio communications, and navigation to support the Captain
Assist in preparing accurate flight plans, checking weather reports, and calculating fuel requirements and aircraft performance data
Ensure all phases of flight strictly adhere to FAA regulations, company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and local airport guidelines
Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure the aircraft is airworthy and ready for departure
Provide excellent customer service to all passengers
Coordinate ground transportation, fueling, and hangar services at destination airports
Accurately maintain aircraft logbooks, flight records, and expense reports following company policy
Participate in company safety meetings and contribute to the Safety Management System (SMS)