Air Cargo First Officer; Part – Captain Upgrade Track

Your mission

As First Officer, you’ll support the Pilot-in-Command across all phases of flight, uphold the highest safety and security standards, and help ensure every mission launches and lands on time for our time-critical customers. You’ll be counted on as a trusted co-pilot today—and prepared as a future Captain tomorrow.

• Keep the Captain fully apprised in all phases of flight and operate per company SOPs.
• At the Captain’s discretion: file, open, or close flight plans; conduct ATC communications.
• Perform thorough preflight and post-flight inspections.
• Verify required documents, navigational data, manuals, and equipment are on board and current.
• Participate in and/or facilitate cargo loading and offloading; supervise securing of cargo, nets, and the crew barrier.
• Ensure carry-on items are properly stowed; brief couriers and jump-seaters when applicable.
• Adhere to flight- and duty-time limitations; report fit for duty and in proper uniform.
• Actively assist crew members and seek Captain-level instruction to accelerate upgrade readiness.

• Serve in TSA-mandated ground-security capacities, including Ground Security Coordinator duties.
• Ensure aircraft, cargo, and passenger security requirements are consistently met.
• Accept, inspect, load, and secure air cargo per applicable domestic and international regulations and company policies.
• Participate in USA Jet’s Safety Programs and Safety Management System (SMS); promptly report safety concerns and follow all relevant OSHA standards.

• Appropriate pilot licenses and certificates for a Part 121 First Officer; completion of all training, checking, and qualification requirements as defined in USA Jet’s approved/accepted manuals.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking of English.
• Working knowledge of the USA Jet General Operations Manual, FARs, OpSpecs, the Aircraft Flight Manual, and all role-relevant instructions (or the ability to quickly attain it).
• A proactive, upgrade-minded approach—eager to absorb Captain instruction and guidance.

Note:

The posting lists no specific flight-hour minimums, aircraft type, or license class. Employment is not contingent upon COVID-19 vaccination status.

• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Employee recognition programs
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Overtime, differential, trip, and bonus pay
• Tuition reimbursement