Contrails - Liberty University School of Aeronautics

Good Morning Everyone! The leadership of the club along with our faculty advisor are currently working out the details for planning a trip to Memphis Tn for a tour of the FedEx Facility. So if you want the opportunity to learn how to preflight a Boeing 777 or shoot an ILS approach in a full motion simulator. Please come out Wednesday night! Please let us know if you have any questions or need a ride to or from campus!

Join us for a great night with Republic. Please be sure to RSVP. For any questions feel free to contact us here on Facebook. Or if you wish to speak to the Pilot recruiter and LUSOAs own Josh Perkins, he can be reached at: 864-884-9305 or [email protected]

Good Afternoon Fellow Aviators! ExpressJet will be arriving this afternoon for tours of their ERJ-145XR! Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Attention Everyone! Contrails will be hosting a Meeting tonight at the Academic Building. We are pleased to have Dan Stanchek as our keynote speaker tonight speaking on his time in Corporate Aviation. The LUSOA Shuttle Van will be at the Bus Stop by Demoss Hall at 520 tonight to take people to the meeting. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Thanks for all those that came out to Friday’s event! It was a great day with Republic! If you would like to see more events like this please let us know and stay tuned for more upcoming events!

Good Morning LUSOA! Contrails is pleased to announce that Republic Airlines will be flying into KLYH today with their ERJ-175! The Republic Airline Recruiting Team (including LUSOA Alumni Josh Perkins) will be available to answer any questions that you may have about future with their airlines

When: Today - 1000-1600
Where: Freedom Aviation North Ramp
CFAW Families are welcome to come out!

Contrails will be posting updates throughout the day!

Dynamic Aviation - Aerial Adulticide Mosquito Spray Pilot

Location: Sarasota, FL

Job Purpose:
The role exists to operate as Pilot in Command for the Aerial Application segment and/or other segments. Non flying duties include aircraft and ground based system maintenance or administrative tasks as needed.
Duties:
Perform all duties and responsibilities of Pilot in Command (PIC).
Become familiar with the mission requirements and, in conjunction with the customer, plan the application for the mission, using Guia, AIMMS and other mission specific equipment.
Communicate effectively and routinely with customer, SOC, and manager. Customer communication includes crew rotation plans, crew rest, maintenance requirements, and weather outlook considerations.
Provide leadership, mentorship, and on the job training to First Officers.
Provide safe, precise flying for customer operations.
Consistently demonstrate an attitude of willingness by focusing on meeting/exceeding customer needs.
Obtain and maintain appropriate state licensing for AA operational needs.
Work proactively with AA manager to plan efficient operations.
Assist with maintaining the aircraft in accordance with FAA and company standards along with AA dispersal and ground based systems as needed.
Support AA manager with help on non-flying/maintenance duties e.g. licensing, CAPs, etc.
Complete daily, weekly, or monthly reports (maintenance records, timesheets, etc.) on time.
Available to perform flight duties for other company segments if needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
Possess at least an FAA Commercial Multiengine Certificate with Instrument Rating
Possess at least a 2nd class medical
Possess a minimum of 1200 hours total time, with 100 hours in type
A&P certificate, with 2-3 years’ experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Currently licensed appropriately for pesticide/agricultural operator in public health/aerial applications.
Experience with Microsoft products, AgNav and/or other GPS guidance for aerial applications.
ULV mosquito and other low level aerial ag operations experience.
In depth experience dealing with FAA as liaison.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=15304281

Recruitment

Dynamic Aviation - Fire Management Pilot

Location: No relocation necessary

Job Description: The Fire Management Pilot supports the Fire Management department and the customer by providing safe and professional short notice on-demand aerial firefighting flight operations in Beechcraft King Air 90 aircraft.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform all duties and responsibilities of Pilot and Command (PIC)
Conduct short notice on-demand aerial firefighting flights in based out of various bases dependent upon national firefighting needs
Conduct on-demand repositioning flights
Conduct flight operations in accordance with Part 135 regulations, operations specifications, and Dynamic operating procedures and policies
Conduct flights primarily in single pilot operations and some two pilot operations
Conduct flight checks after maintenance or for reliability purposes
Conduct and manage operations in a remote environment while conforming to rules and procedures.
Manage necessary work in a manner that integrates with duty and rest requirements in order to provide for the safest operation and the least amount of disruption to operations
Become familiar with the mission requirements and determine, in conjunctions with customer, a plan for the ex*****on of the mission
Work as a team with Field Technical Representatives and the customer to achieve the common goal while meeting or exceeding customer expectations
Execute occasional scheduled or on-call flight operations outside of normal duties to include potentially long-term flight assignments for the purpose of supporting company operations
Perform necessary ground duties to include training, reports and other paperwork, regulatory requirements, and aircraft maintenance
Job Requirements:

High level of integrity, honesty, and humility
Commercial Pilot or ATP Multi-engine (unrestricted) certificate with instrument rating
Willingness and ability to obtain an ATP certificate in the future
The following minimum qualifications:
Experience and qualifications listed in Part 135.243 PIC under IFR
1500 hours total time with at least 1200 PIC hours in an airplane
200 PIC hours Aircraft Multi-Engine Land (AMEL)
100 PIC hours in Aircraft (fixed-wing) in preceding 12 months
200 PIC hours flying over mountainous terrain as defined by AIM 5-6-5 or other similar terrain
Second class medical certificate with ability to obtain and maintain a first class medical certificate
Ability to travel and make travel arrangements on short notice for movement from one fire location to another
Ability to be issued an Interagency Pilot Qualification Card (i.e. pass the pilot carding process)
Ability to work self-directed or closely with a team
Ability to prioritize multiple assigned duties
Ability to demonstrate exemplary performance as a professional aviator
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=11038091

Recruitment

Dynamic Aviation - Oil Spill Response Pilot

Location: Concord, California

Job Description: Dynamic Aviation has strategically placed several oil spill response bases across the United States for responding to oil spills in US territorial waters for Marine Spill Response Corporation. Each base has three pilots and one King Air aircraft that provide 24 hour support, 365 days per year. The OSR pilot/mechanic role exists to provide safe and efficient operation of the aircraft which could be activated to respond to a spill anywhere across the United States. The aircraft and two pilot crew must be airborne within three hours of a customer activation for an oil spill or quality assurance drill.

Job Responsibilities:

Available and prepared to fly except during agreed time off (coordinated with the base’s other two pilots' schedules and with management approval) and complete other duties as assigned
Work at the hangar as needed (usually two days per week, on rare occasions more) to complete the weekly 1-2 hour training flight, aircraft maintenance and related paperwork, equipment maintenance, spray system maintenance and calibration, aircraft and engine washing, base inventories, parts ordering, facility maintenance and other general ground support duties
Trained for low altitude over water spraying (75’ ASL), spotting (directing C-130 aircraft where to spray), observing (oil spill reporting) and aerial tracking (directing oil cleanup vessels)
Trained to load dispersant by loading water for the monthly low altitude practice spray flight
Maintain landing and instrument currency by participating on weekly training flights
Able to be away from home to respond to an oil spill for at least one month at a time (on average expect to respond to one oil spill every ten years)
Assist other Dynamic business segments as assigned or requested to gain additional flight and maintenance experience (some pilots spend 2-4 weeks per year on other company projects, more is sometimes available if requested)


Job Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
FAA A&P certificate required
Must possess Commercial / Multi / Instrument ratings and a second class medical
Flexibility and willingness to fit into a challenging schedule to meet the demands of a 24/7 operation and be able to rotate into other Dynamic Aviation segments.
Ability to operate in a two pilot crew
Flight hour requirements:
Captains: 1500 total time, 200 multi-turbine, 50 instrument, 100-PIC King Air 90
First Officers: 500 total time, 50 multi-turbine, 20 instrument
Reside within 30 miles of the airport or be able to be at the airport within one hour of a call-out
Must be able to pass a Personnel Security and Background Check. The Client excludes from consideration individuals convicted of certain criminal offenses, including, but not limited to, DUI convictions.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=639871

Recruitment

Dynamic Aviation - Survey Pilot w/ A&P

Location: Bridgewater, VA

Job Description: The First Officer role exists to operate as second in command and assist the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and for the safety of all persons on board.

Job Responsibilities:

Perform all duties and responsibilities of the second in command
Become familiar with the mission requirements and determine, in conjunction with the customer, a planned route of flight for the conduct of the mission
Be familiar with destination, alternate or diversion airports, actual and forecast meteorological conditions, fuel and oil requirements, navigation and radio aids, and applicable NOTAMs
Ensure completion of pre- and post-flight inspection of the aircraft before and after each mission according to company procedures
Consistently demonstrate a can-do attitude by focusing on meeting/exceeding customer needs
Work proactively with customer to plan efficient survey operations
Collaborate with customer scheduling requests to maximize satisfaction with flight schedules
Possess working knowledge of customer’s systems. Understand how pilot and aircraft actions affect the customer’s mission accomplishment and data collection
Provide safe, precise flying for customer operations
Communicate effectively and routinely with customer, SOC, and manager. Ensure manager is informed of potential issues with the customer, aircraft, weather, or other issues that may compromise mission accomplishment. Customer communication includes crew rotation plans, crew rest, maintenance requirements, and weather outlook considerations.
Complete daily, weekly or monthly reports (maintenance records, timesheets, etc.) on time
Maintain the aircraft in accordance with 14CFR and company policy
Job Requirements:

Technical background that can be obtained by any of the following:
Possess at least an FAA Commercial Multiengine Certificate with Instrument Rating
Possess at least a 2nd class medical
Minimum of 250 hours total time preferred
A&P Certificate preferred
High school diploma required, with relevant college degree preferred
APPLY AT: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=9868971

If you have any questions or are having difficulty submitting your information, please contact us at: [email protected].

Recruitment

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Flight Instructors- 172 & 182 RG - Hap's Air Service- Iowa

Requirements * FAA CFI/CFII
* FAA Medical
* Low time is okay.

NOTE: FAA CFII is preferable but not necessary.

Contact Ms. Christa Holden,
Operations Manager

Hap's Air Service
2508 Airport Drive
Ames, Iowa 50010

Tel: 515 232-4310
[email protected]