Captain, First Officer I

About the job

The First Officer is responsible to assist the Captain in all areas while transporting medical specimens throughout the Quest Diagnostics system in company aircraft.  The First Officer will assist the Captain in preflight, enroute and post flight segments as well as assisting the Captain with all specimen transfers to include loading and unloading the aircraft in accordance with Quest Diagnostics Flight Operation’s polies and the aircraft’s approved flight manual.  The First Officer must continue to grow in both flight skill level and specimen management to eventually transition into a Captains position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal knowledge of the FOM, AFM, government regulations (Part § 91, 67,61 and AIM), and other air transportation policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of safety readiness and professional skill as a pilot.

• Assist the Captain of assigned flight in the preparation and execution of safe and efficient ground and Flight Operations.

• Function as the primary safety monitor of the flight and be prepared to assume the

• duties of PIC in the event the aircraft Captain becomes incapacitated.

• Maintain a service-oriented attitude toward customer needs, comfort and safety.

• Maintain a positive, team-oriented relationship with Flight Operations colleagues.

• Assist with Route Service Coordinator duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience:

Minimum 250 hours total flight time.

Preferred Work Experience:

Multiengine time preferred: 25 hours

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs

• Ability to sit for long periods of time

Knowledge:

Maintain personal knowledge of the FOM, AFM, government regulations (Part § 91, 67,61 and AIM), and other air transportation policies and procedures to ensure the highest level of safety readiness and professional skill as a pilot

Skills:

• Service oriented

• Excellent work ethic

• Customer oriented approach to all activities

• Excellent team player

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Licenses and Certifications

• Commercial pilot license multiengine and single engine with an instrument rating (Required)

About Us

Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 70728
• Job Category: Logistics/Couriers
• Posting Date: 2026-09-30
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 3232 Love Field Dr, Dallas, TX, 75235, US ()
• Workplace: On-site daily
• Regular or Temporary: Regular
• Weekly Working Hours: 40.00
• AIP Target %: 3