Captain | ATR

Job type
Full Time
Category
Cargo
Position
Captain
Certificates
FAA ATP
Pay
USD 130,000–135,280 per year
Posted
October 10, 2026

Position Summary

The Captain operates ATR aircraft within a Cargo operation under Part 121, maintaining command responsibility for safe, efficient, compliant, and professional flight operations.

Schedule

  • Full-time.
  • Home-based position.
  • Two weeks on duty followed by one week off.
  • Maximum of 16 weeks off per calendar year, with no weeks off during the December peak period.
  • Pilots designate an approved home-base airport with qualifying airline service.

Responsibilities

  • Safely operate the aircraft during all phases of flight.
  • Monitor weather, cargo safety, fuel requirements, aircraft loading, and other flight conditions.
  • Make go/no-go and alternate-destination decisions as required.
  • Maintain command during unexpected or abnormal operational situations.
  • Coordinate with stations, air traffic control, flight controllers, and dispatch.
  • Complete required FAA reports and report unusual aircraft behavior or performance.
  • Maintain accurate flight-hour records and comply with applicable rest requirements.
  • Maintain current knowledge of applicable regulations, procedures, manuals, and operating policies.
  • Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel.

Requirements

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Multi-Engine Land rating.
  • FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
  • Minimum 2,500 hours Total Time.
  • Minimum 1,000 hours PIC.
  • Minimum 1,000 hours Multi-Engine.
  • Minimum 300 hours Turbine/Turboprop.
  • Minimum 500 hours Crew Time.
  • Must meet Part 121.436 pilot qualification requirements.
  • Current and proficient in IFR operations.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must comply with FAA/DOT Drug and Alcohol Program requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Not Specified.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Paid holidays.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Travel benefits.
  • CASS privileges.
  • FedEx Purple Runway Program eligibility.
  • Applicable home-base compensation incentives.

Compensation

  • $2,500–$2,602 per week.
  • $130,000–$135,280 per year.