Cargo Pilot / First Officer

Position Summary

The First Officer serves as Second-in-Command in Part 121 Cargo operations, supporting domestic and international on-demand air cargo transportation.

Schedule

• Main base in Belleville, Michigan, with commuting available.
• 14 days off per month.
• 13 days of incremental PTO plus 2 paid holidays per year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of applicable operating manuals, Federal Aviation Regulations, Operations Specifications, aircraft flight manuals, and other instructions relevant to assigned duties.
• Ensure compliance with applicable flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements.
• Keep the Captain informed throughout all phases of flight in accordance with company procedures.
• File, open, or close flight plans when assigned.
• Conduct preflight and post-flight inspections when assigned.
• Verify required documents, navigational aids, manuals, and equipment are onboard.
• Participate in or facilitate cargo and passenger loading and unloading as applicable.
• Supervise or complete the securing of cargo, cargo nets, and the flight crew barrier.
• Verify carry-on items are properly stowed.
• Brief couriers or jumpseaters as required.
• Perform ATC communications.
• Assist other crewmembers as necessary.
• Perform applicable TSA ground security responsibilities.
• Ensure air cargo is accepted, inspected, loaded, and secured in accordance with applicable domestic and international requirements.
• Participate in applicable safety programs and the Safety Management System.

Requirements

• Must hold the appropriate licenses and certificates.
• Must complete required training, checking, and qualification requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not Specified.

Benefits

• Employer-paid financial and health benefit packages.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Annual corporate bonus program.
• Paid hotel and full pay during training.
• $500 trip pay for First Officers.
• $650 per day when working additional days off.
• $100 load-assist pay each time the pilot elects to assist with loading or unloading.
• $2.50 per hour per diem.
• Uniform stipend.
• Pilot lounge.
• CASS jumpseat privileges.

Compensation

• First Officers earn an average of approximately $100,000 during their first year.
• Hourly rate is based on years of service with a 45-hour guarantee.