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