Learjet 60 First Officer (Part 135) – Sierra West Airlines | Modesto, CA

🧭 The Role

Based in Modesto, CA (MOD), the First Officer partners with the Captain to operate the Learjet 60 across passenger and freight-support missions. You’ll fly day and night in diverse weather, uphold exacting safety and customer-service standards, and represent Sierra West Airlines with a polished, professional presence. The posting notes MOD as the base; an ATS location record separately lists Oakdale, CA.

🧰 What You’ll Do

• Operate the Learjet 60 in compliance with FAA regulations and company policies.
• Emphasize flight crew safety, situational awareness, and exemplary customer service.
• Communicate aircraft discrepancies clearly for maintenance follow-up.
• Support passenger operations with a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Assist with freight loading/unloading; clean and stock the aircraft as needed.
• Work various shifts with extensive travel, including overtime and after-hours callouts.
• Accept frequent, unplanned overnights away from base of uncertain duration.
• Other duties as assigned to support safe, on-time operations.

🌟 What You’ll Bring

• Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine Land and Instrument rating, or ATP (ATP preferred).
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) required; MEI preferred.
• Current Instrument Proficiency Check.
• Minimum 1,500 hours Total Time and 500 hours Multi-Engine.
• FAA First Class Medical.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Valid passport (passport card not accepted) and eligibility to work in the U.S.
• English proficiency; minimum age 18.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders, and maneuver around aircraft.
• Successful completion of DOT pre-employment drug screening and background checks; able to obtain SIDA badge.
• Smartphone with texting/email and an iPad 2 or newer prior to reporting for duty.
• Reliable transportation; willingness to relocate to assigned base and travel extensively.
• Availability for various shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, and occasional after-hours callouts.
• Commitment to an 18-month training period for new, entry-level hires.

Preferred: Part 135 experience; familiarity with company aircraft and/or previous cargo experience; LR-60 SIC type rating; ATP; and Certified MEI.

💼 Pay & Benefits

• Listed compensation: $45,000 (pay period not specified in posting); overall package commensurate with industry, experience, and base.
• Health, dental, and vision plan options for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PTO accrual for vacation and sick time.
• Family-owned culture focused on work-life balance.
• Flexible scheduling with frequent training and growth opportunities.

🧭 Base, Travel & Schedule

• Primary base: Modesto, CA (MOD). Applicants should live within a 2-hour commute or be willing to relocate.
• Extensive travel with frequent, short-notice overnights.
• Day, night, weekend, holiday operations in all weather conditions.

📨 How to Apply

Be prepared to provide the following with your application:

• Front and back of FAA pilot certificate.
• FAA medical certificate.
• Driver’s license.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Current passport booklet (passport cards not accepted).
• First and last logbook pages.
• Professional references.

Application will ask about international travel restrictions; FAA accidents, incidents, violations, or investigations (including pending correspondence); and any prior removal from flying status.