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