First Officer | B-707/B-720 or DC-10
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Other Aviation Roles
- Position
- First Officer
- Aircraft
- Douglas DC-10, Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker, McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender
- Certificates
- FAA CPL
- Pay
- USD 107,000–131,000 per year
- Posted
- October 24, 2026
Position Summary
The First Officer supports aerial-refueling flight operations using heavy transport aircraft. All pilots initially serve as First Officers, with potential Captain upgrades based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Typically two weeks on / two weeks off
- Flexible schedule
- Home-based within the United States
- Company-paid travel to and from assignments
Responsibilities
- Serve as First Officer during aerial-refueling operations
- Support safe aircraft operation and mission preparation
- Complete assigned pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight duties
- Coordinate with flight crew members during assigned missions
- Follow applicable operating procedures and safety standards
- Maintain aircraft and crew readiness
Requirements
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
- B-707/B-720 and/or DC-10 Type Rating
- Current FAA Second Class Medical
- Experience in B-707/KC-135 and/or KC-10/DC-10 aircraft
- Minimum 2,000 hours Multi-Engine Land
- Minimum 1,000 hours Multi-Engine PIC
- Eligibility for Secret-level security clearance, with current clearance status within the previous two years
- Valid passport or equivalent travel documents allowing multiple re-entries into the United States
- Valid driver's licence
Preferred Qualifications
- 3,000 hours Multi-Engine Land
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
- Multi-Engine PIC experience in type
- Heavy-aircraft flight experience within the previous 12 months
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Long-term disability coverage
- Health and wellness benefits
- Paid travel to and from assignments
- Holiday stand-down in late December and early January
Compensation
- $107,000 annual base salary
- Up to $24,000 in variable first-year compensation
- Additional profit sharing and incentives may apply