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The ABSOLUTE BEST PLACE FOR PILOTS: PSA is NOW offering UNRIVALED Career Trajectory, TRANSFORMATIVE Industry Pay, Valuable QUALITY OF LIFE benefits, and continued STABILITY of AMERICAN AIRLINES.

As a Captain, you will impact PSA Airlines' business growth by aiding in safe and efficient flight operations and regulatory requirements of all activities related to flight. The First Officer is the Second-in-Command (SIC) of the flight. While acting in this capacity, the First Officer shall comply with all regulations and directives pertaining to the conduct of the flight in a manner suitable to the Captain.

 
Job Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with other crew members to ensure a safe and reliable airline operation.
  • Complying with all applicable FARs, TSA, DOT regulations, company procedures, and policies.
  • Comply with all administrative programs including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (physicals, takeoffs, and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned.
  • Compliance with Company and FAA procedures, directives, and regulations affecting the proposed flight.
  • Has full authority and responsibility for all crewmembers and the safe and efficient conduct of the flight. Such authority commences at the time the crewmembers report for duty, continues while en route, at intermediate departure points, and until the crewmembers have gone off duty to receive a rest period.
  • Submit reports on irregularities or incidents, as required.
  • Take an active role in promoting positive attitudes towards culture, core values, compliance, and safety.
  • Make sure pilot appearance, attendance, and personal conduct are in compliance with Company pol- icy, culture, and core values.
  • Comply with all administrative programs including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (physicals, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned.
  • Immediately notify the Chief Pilot of any discrepancy or incident that may affect his/her ability, or Company ability, to perform within the parameters of safety, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility.
  • Perform a visual preflight and post-flight (walk-around) inspection prior to each flight.
  • Be able to maintain and display a working knowledge of FAA requirements as well as Company and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
 
Authorities:
  • Take action, as deemed necessary, to resolve any problems or situations that may compromise safety or compliance.
  • Direct the Flight Crew in a safe and efficient manner to meet the operational requirements of the Company.
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