Professional Pilot Opportunities: Beech 1900 and BE99 Captains

Alpine Aviation, an established aviation leader since 1970 based in Provo, UT, is expanding flight operations in Denver, CO; Billings, MT; Sioux Falls, SD; and Salt Lake City, UT. The company currently seeks experienced Captains to join its team, supporting contracts with the United States Postal Service (USPS) and United Parcel Service (UPS). Alpine is a participant in the UPS SFAC Pilot Mentorship Program and operates a fleet of 31 Beech 1900 and BE99 aircraft.

General Qualifications

Possess an FAA Class II Medical Certificate.
Meet all FAR Part 135 pilot requirements.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, background check, and U.S. Postal clearance.

Flight Time Minimums

Beech 1900 B/C/D: 1500 hours Total Time; 200 hours Multi-Engine.
BE99: 1200 hours Total Time; 50 hours Multi-Engine.
BE99 First Officer Program: 900 hours Total Time; Multi-Engine Rating. This program allows pilots to serve as a First Officer until FAR 135 IFR Captain minimums are achieved at no cost to the pilot.

Compensation and Benefits

Alpine Aviation offers a competitive wage structure with automatic annual raises for up to 20 years of service. Compensation includes base pay, quarterly retention bonuses of $7,000, additional flight pay, and location-dependent per diem. Dual-qualified pilots receive Beech 1900 pay rates regardless of the aircraft flown.

BE99 Captains: Annual earnings starting upwards of $57,000.
Beech 1900 Captains: Annual earnings starting upwards of $72,000.
Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, and STD.
Retirement and Savings: Company-funded 401k plan (no employee contribution required) and company contributions to HSA plans (for HDDP selections).
Leave: Generous paid time off and holiday pay.

Operational Overview

Typical flight operations consist of 3–4 hours of flying, Monday through Friday. USPS routes operate at night, while UPS routes operate during the day with outstation layovers. Alpine Aviation prides itself on long-term career growth, with an average pilot tenure of approximately nine years.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpine Air is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify. All prospective employees are considered for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by law.