First Officer | Boeing 707 / 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 per year
- Posted
- August 21, 2026
Position Summary
The First Officer supports worldwide aerial refueling operations aboard Boeing 707/B-720 and/or DC-10 aircraft. This position is designed for experienced multi-engine pilots with applicable type experience who can support demanding flight operations while maintaining required FAA qualifications and security clearance eligibility.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Normal schedule of approximately two weeks on / two weeks off
- Schedule may be flexible
- Holiday stand-down period in late December/early January
- Pilots may live anywhere in the United States, with company-paid time and travel to and from assigned work locations
Responsibilities
- Serve as First Officer during assigned aerial refueling flight operations
- Support the safe and professional operation of assigned aircraft
- Maintain required FAA qualifications, medical certification, and operational currency
- Perform assigned flight crew duties in accordance with established operating procedures
- Maintain readiness for domestic and international flight assignments
- Support safe and effective mission operations as a member of the flight crew
Requirements
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating
- FAA Second Class Medical Certificate
- B-707/B-720 and/or DC-10 Type Rating
- Experience in B-707/KC-135 and/or KC-10/DC-10 aircraft
- Minimum 2,000 hours Total Multi-Engine Land Time
- Minimum 1,000 hours Multi-Engine Land PIC Time
- Eligible for Secret-level security clearance with current status within the previous two years
- Current valid passport or other travel documents permitting unrestricted exit from and re-entry into the United States
- Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate
- 3,000 hours Total Multi-Engine Land Time
- Multi-Engine Land PIC time in type
- Heavy aircraft flight time within the previous 12 months
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Long-term disability coverage
- Health and wellness benefits
- Holiday stand-down period in late December/early January
- Company-paid time and travel to and from assigned work locations
Compensation
- Up to $24,000 in variable compensation based on work schedules
- Profit sharing and other incentives may be available separately