Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.”

 

Breeze is hiring- join us!

Breeze Airways is searching for “Seriously Nice” Pilots to participate in a new time-building partnership program, Breeze Lift! The Lift program is designed to assist qualified aviators as they build time towards becoming a Breeze First Officer.  Selected participants will work as First Officers for our Breeze Lift partner, Skyshare, and will receive a conditional job offer from Breeze. Upon upgrading to Captain at SkyShare, Lift pilots will receive a seniority number with Breeze! Once all requirements are met, Lift Pilots will be placed in the pool for a Breeze First Officer Training class in Salt Lake City, UT.

Starting salary for the Lift First Officer role is $30,000 per year.

 

What is Breeze Lift?

• Breeze Lift is a time-building program, in partnership with SkyShare.
• The Breeze Lift First Officer program is for pilots with a minimum of 1,200 hours who are working toward ATP minimums.
• Pilots in the Lift program will be employed by our partner, SkyShare, and begin flying as a Pilatus PC-12 First Officer to build time towards upgrading to Captain
• Upon reaching upgrade minimums and successfully completing a 135.299 line check, Lift Pilots will receive a Breeze seniority number while continuing to be employed by our partner, SkyShare, as a Pilatus PC-12 Captain for a minimum of 18 months.
• Once all program requirements are met, Lift pilots will be placed in the pool for a Breeze First Officer Training class.

 

Here's what you'll do

• Fly Breeze aircraft parts and team members across the Breeze network
• Provide regular updates to the Breeze team to report progress
• Upgrade to Captain upon reaching all minimum requirements
• Fly a minimum of 18 months as a PC-12 Captain with SkyShare
• Remain in good standing with SkyShare, with an accompanying recommendation from leadership
• Continued learning and development in line with Breeze Airways core values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence
• Employ the CRM concept of “Assertiveness with Respect”
• Maintain a high degree of proficiency and a thorough knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and systems applicable to the aircraft flown
• Develop technically and professionally in preparation for a transition to Breeze
• Successfully complete ATP-CTP training at time of Captain upgrade
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Company

 

Here's what you'll need to be successful

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have 1,200+ hours total time in fixed-wing aircraft at the time of application
• Fixed Wing PIC: 1,000 hours
• Multi-Engine: 50 hours
• Instrument: 50 hours
• Cross Country: 100 hours
• FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating
• FAA Instrument Rating
• Must live or be willing to relocate to within a one-hour driving distance from Charleston, SC Airport
• Must successfully pass Breeze Airways and SkyShare selection process
• Must have the knowledge and ability to assess risk and use the proper resources to keep risk to an acceptable level during all phases of ground and flight operations
• Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to quickly transition to the 121-operating environment.
• Must ensure pilot training history is accurately maintained and disclosed in accordance with FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) regulations.
• High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement
• Must be at least 23 years old at the time of hire
• Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate
• Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must have a valid U.S. passport
• Must be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States
• Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a TSA required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

 

Skills/Talents

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products
• Ability to facilitate cooperative relationships between/among people and departments
• Ability to work with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization

 

Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.