First Officer

1w1 week 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 is seeking a Copilot for the Aviation team. As First Officer, serve as a vital partner to the Captain ensuring every journey is smooth, safe, and comfortable for employees and guests.

Serve as Pilot Monitoring, keeping a vigilant eye on flight instruments, radio communications, and navigation. Assist in preparing accurate flight plans, checking weather reports, calculating fuel requirements, and aircraft performance data. Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections to ensure airworthiness.

Ensure all phases of flight adhere to FAA regulations, company SOPs, and local guidelines. Provide excellent customer service to passengers and coordinate ground transportation, fueling, and hangar services. Fly about three days per week on 1st shift Sunday–Friday at Wilson Air Center Chattanooga.

Experience a culture committed to work-life balance, guaranteed time off, and supportive health and wellness offerings. Enjoy profit sharing, long-term job security, and exciting career paths. Discover a better way to live and work at 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 lift items weighing 15-50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 75 pounds

Responsibilities

Serve as the Pilot Monitoring when not flying, 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)