ERJ‑145 First Officer (SIC) — Hawthorne, CA

✈️ The Opportunity

Advanced Air is growing its regional jet team and is hiring an Embraer 145 First Officer based in Hawthorne, CA. In this pivotal Second‑in‑Command role, you’ll support safe, efficient operations across both scheduled service and charter flying—partnering closely with seasoned Captains while advancing through a clear development pathway.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Assist the PIC through all phases of flight in accordance with company SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Conduct thorough visual preflight and postflight walk‑around inspections and complete digital pre/postflight tasks.
• Safeguard passengers, crew, cargo, and the aircraft—assuming primary responsibility should the PIC become incapacitated.
• Ensure strict compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, Company Operations Manual, Operations Specifications, SOPs, and company policies.
• Update flight and duty records; verify eligibility for next assignment and crew duty compliance.
• Identify, report, and document maintenance discrepancies and support timely resolution per company procedures.
• Actively participate in safety and quality systems by reporting hazards and contributing to continuous improvement.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Total time: 1,200+ hours, including: 500 hours cross‑country, 250 hours PIC, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument (including 50 hours actual), and 50 hours multi‑engine.
• Licensing: ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) preferred; candidates eligible to obtain an ATP‑R are encouraged to apply.
• Physical capability to work in confined spaces; manipulate, push/pull, and lift 50+ lbs; and climb onto/off an aircraft wing.
• Stamina to operate flights up to 4.5 hours and support duty periods up to 14 hours with as many as 10 flight hours.
• Professional integrity and a willingness to commit to employment with Advanced Air (posting references a multi‑year pathway).

Note: The posting references a three‑year development path and also mentions a two‑year employment commitment; specific terms will be confirmed during the hiring process.

🌟 Pay & Benefits

• Competitive salary with extra compensation for voluntary trips flown on days off.
• 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar employer match up to 4%.
• 100% company‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus $15,000 life insurance.
• Per diem: $3.12/hour domestic and $4.16/hour international for flight‑duty hours.
• CMAP/KCM access for expedited security screening.
• Flight and travel benefits via current Delta, Alaska, and Southwest agreements.
• Structured ERJ‑145 SIC type training and mentored line flying within a three‑year development program.

🗓 Schedule & Base

• Base: Hawthorne, CA (HHR).
• Roster: 8 on / 6 off.
• Mix of scheduled and charter operations on the ERJ‑145.

📨 Ready to Apply?

Bring your professionalism, safety mindset, and teamwork to Advanced Air’s ERJ‑145 flight deck. Apply now to launch your next chapter as an ERJ‑145 First Officer in Hawthorne.