Description

First Officer – Corporate Aviation

Cummins Inc. | Columbus, Indiana

The Opportunity

Cummins Inc. is seeking a talented and highly professional First Officer to join its Corporate Aviation team in Columbus, Indiana.

As a Cummins First Officer, you will help safely and efficiently transport company leaders, employees, and guests in support of Cummins' global business operations. You will work closely with the Captain and the broader Aviation team to ensure each mission is completed safely, professionally, and in accordance with all regulatory and company requirements.

This position offers the resources and stability of a Fortune 500 company combined with the teamwork, camaraderie, and influence of a close-knit corporate flight department.

How You Will Make an Impact

In this role, you will:

• Support safe and efficient flight operations by performing assigned flight duties, partnering closely with the Captain, and contributing to the successful completion of each mission.
• Maintain the highest standards of regulatory and operational compliance by following applicable aviation regulations, company policies, standard operating procedures, and aircraft limitations.
• Support sound operational decision-making by evaluating weather, routing, airport conditions, aircraft performance, and other factors affecting each flight.
• Ensure mission readiness by reviewing flight plans, fuel requirements, weight-and-balance calculations, aircraft performance data, airport information, and applicable checklists.
• Monitor changing conditions throughout each mission and assist with timely, well-informed operational adjustments.
• Deliver an exceptional passenger experience by ensuring the aircraft is safe, comfortable, properly prepared, and appropriately stocked.
• Represent Cummins with professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and a customer-focused approach.
• Participate in aircraft-related ground duties, training, safety activities, and other departmental responsibilities.
• Contribute beyond the flight deck by supporting safety programs, hiring initiatives, committees, special projects, and continuous-improvement efforts across the Aviation department.

Why Join Cummins Aviation?

Cummins Aviation has supported the company's business operations for more than 70 years. Our pilots are trusted professionals who help connect Cummins employees, customers, manufacturing facilities, and business operations throughout the United States and around the world.

Members of the Aviation team benefit from:

• FlightSafety International training on company aircraft (Three Gulfstream G280's and one Embraer 145XR)
• Paid type rating on assigned aircraft. The initial assignment is slated for the G280, pending company need.
• Opportunities to operate modern business aircraft on domestic and international missions
• A stable corporate aviation environment
• A professional, safety-focused operating culture
• A close-knit team in which pilots contribute beyond their flying responsibilities
• Direct support of senior leadership and critical business operations
• Access to the benefits, resources, and career opportunities of a global Fortune 500 company
• A department that values sound judgment, teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

The Cummins Aviation team combines the professionalism and resources of a major global corporation with the camaraderie and influence of a relatively small flight department—an uncommon and rewarding combination in corporate aviation.

Requirements

Qualifications

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating or Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
• Valid FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
• Valid U.S. passport
• Valid driver’s license
• Successful completion of an FAA instrument proficiency check within the previous 12 months

Flight Experience

• Minimum of 1,000 hours total flight time
• Preferred: 500 hours pilot-in-command turbine time

Additional Experience

• Intermediate-level relevant aviation experience
• Corporate aviation experience preferred
• International operating experience preferred
• Experience working in a professional, team-oriented flight department is beneficial

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An uncompromising commitment to safety:
• Strong aeronautical judgment and decision-making
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Effective crew resource management
• Clear and respectful communication
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Flexibility in a dynamic operational environment
• A collaborative and service-oriented mindset
• A willingness to contribute to departmental responsibilities beyond assigned flight duties
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Compensation and Benefits

Cummins offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families.

Competitive Compensation

• Competitive base salary: $123,250 - $145,000. Possibly higher for well-qualified candidates.
• Relocation package
• Variable compensation program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Pension plan
• Employee stock purchase opportunities

Comprehensive Health Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Preventive-care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health and well-being resources

Paid Time Off

• Paid vacation
• Company holidays
• Sick leave
• Paid parental leave

Career Growth and Development

• FlightSafety International aircraft training
• Tuition assistance and educational support
• Professional development and leadership training
• Access to technical and management training
• Internal advancement opportunities throughout a global organization

Community and Employee Engagement

• Company-supported volunteer opportunities
• Charitable giving programs
• Sustainability and environmental initiatives
• A strong commitment to corporate citizenship and community engagement

About Cummins

Cummins Inc. is a global power solutions company that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services a broad portfolio of power technologies.

Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, Cummins serves customers in more than 190 countries and territories through a network of company-owned and independent distributors and dealers.

Cummins technologies power equipment and infrastructure used throughout the world, including:

• Heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks
• Buses and motorcoaches
• Construction and mining equipment
• Agricultural machinery
• Marine vessels
• Rail equipment
• Power-generation systems
• Hospitals, data centers, and other critical facilities

Cummins’ businesses include engines, power systems, components, distribution and service operations, and zero-emissions technologies offered through Accelera by Cummins.

Through its Destination Zero strategy, Cummins is working to advance lower-carbon and zero-emissions technologies while continuing to improve the efficiency and performance of the products customers depend on today.

Our Culture and Values

Cummins is guided by six core values:

• Integrity
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Caring
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Stewardship

Employees are encouraged to collaborate, innovate, act ethically, and contribute to work that has a meaningful global impact.

The Role of Cummins Aviation

The Cummins Aviation department supports the company’s global operations by transporting executives, technical specialists, and other key personnel safely, securely, and efficiently.

These missions allow Cummins teams to:

• Meet directly with customers and business partners
• Visit manufacturing and operating locations
• Support critical business initiatives
• Respond quickly to operational requirements
• Strengthen customer relationships
• Execute the company’s global business strategy

As a First Officer with Cummins Aviation, you will play a direct role in supporting these objectives while contributing to a respected, professional, and safety-driven flight operation.