Tradewind Aviation is a growing Part 135 Commuter & On-Demand Operator with bases in Waterbury/Oxford, CT (OXC), Westchester, NY (HPN), and San Juan, PR (SJU) offering premium scheduled service throughout the Northeast and Caribbean.

At Tradewind, you are not a number. We are large enough for you to be part of a professional organization with opportunities for internal advancement, yet small enough that you matter.

You may be looking for a future in the airlines or that perfect corporate flying job someday. Flying both 135 scheduled and on-demand operations is the perfect way to build time, get paid well, and get you on track!

Tradewind Pilatus PC-12 Pilots are 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land (ASEL) with instrument rating
• 900 hours total time
• Solid IFR knowledge and experience
• Valid FAA 1st Class Medical Certificate
• Valid Passport and legal to work in the US
• Must be able to relocate to within 90 minutes from base

Note:  Our minimum hours fluctuate based on our current need. If you have close to 900 hours, please apply.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 1200 hours total time
• 500 hours cross country (point to point)
• 75 hours instrument
• 100 hours night

PAY and BENEFITS:

• Tradewind First Officers start between $34,000 and $45,000 BASE salary based on flight experience, with upgrade expected within 6 months of reaching 1200 hours (Part 135 minimums)
• All Captains start at $60,000 BASE salary and receive an annual pay raise of $5,000
• Captains also receive an annual $20,000 bonus beginning after year two as a Captain
• All pilots receive per diem well above the industry standard at $3.21/ duty hour
• Schedules differ with base location, but you can expect to be scheduled 4 days per week
• Captains who work on days off receive a day rate of $600.00 (FOs $200)
• Uniforms and training are provided by Tradewind
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans with substantial employer contribution
• Standby travel benefits and CASS on various US and International airlines
• Upgrade path to Citation CJ3, including type rating, and ATP

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.