Ameriflight, LLC is the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline and the unparalleled leader in scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. The company’s diversified portfolio of offerings allows major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators, and freight forwarders to adapt to the ever-changing demands and speed of a modern air cargo supply chain.
Ameriflight operates over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99, from bases located across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Candidates must be willing to relocate anywhere within the United States.
About the Position: Beechcraft 99 Captain
- This position serves as a Captain flying the Beechcraft Be99 aircraft.
- Flights typically operate five days per week, departing in the morning and returning in the evening, with lodging provided at the outstation.
- Schedules may vary depending on the assigned base and flight.
- The base salary for this position is $76,503 annually.
Pilot Benefits
Ameriflight offers a comprehensive benefits package for its pilots, including:
- Participation in the United Airlines Aviate Pilot Program and the UPS Flightpath Pathway Program.
- Ability to bid for specific bases, equipment, and routes.
- Jumpseat privileges with CASS partners, including major airlines such as American, Alaska, Allegiant, Atlas Air, FedEx, Frontier, Horizon, JSX, Omni Air, Southwest, Spirit, United, UPS, and more.
- Known Crew Member (KCM) privileges.
- Paid training, covering transportation, lodging, and per diem.
- Company-paid Type Rating when applicable.
- Reimbursement for Pilot Medical Certificates (not retroactive to pre-hire).
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Company-provided Life Insurance.
- Paid Vacation.
- 401K retirement plan.
Requirements
Prospective Captains must meet the following requirements:
- Meet FAR 135.243(c) requirements for Pilot in Command in IFR conditions.
- Possess a minimum of 1,200 hours Total Time (TT), 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC), 500 hours Cross Country (XC, defined as point-to-point), 50 hours Multi-Engine, and 75 hours Instrument time (50 hours must be in aircraft).
- Have completed an Instrument Proficiency Check or 121/135 recurrent training within the past six months.
- Hold a Commercial Pilot License with multi-engine land and instrument ratings, plus high performance and complex endorsements.
- Possess a First Class or Second Class Medical Certificate (First Class required for international operations).
- Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- Possess a current Passport.
- Be English proficient.
- Be eligible to work in the U.S. and travel unrestricted in and out of the U.S.
- Meet airport badging requirements, including successfully passing a TSA Security background check.
- Possess a valid Driver’s License and meet all company insurance criteria.