Cargo Pilot Opportunity - Ameriflight, LLC
About Ameriflight, LLC
Ameriflight, LLC stands as the nation's preeminent Part 135 Cargo airline, recognized as an unparalleled leader in delivering scalable, outsourced aviation services to the regional express airfreight market. The company's diversified portfolio enables major cargo integrators, manufacturers, aircraft operators, and freight forwarders to adapt swiftly to the dynamic demands and speed of the modern air cargo supply chain.
Ameriflight operates a robust fleet of over 150 dedicated cargo aircraft, including the Saab 340B, Embraer 120, Fairchild SA227, Beechcraft 1900, and Beechcraft 99, from numerous bases situated across the United States.
The Pilot Position - San Angelo, TX (SJT) Domicile
This Pilot position is outstation domiciled in San Angelo, Texas (SJT). The role primarily involves operating flights to San Antonio, Texas (SAT) on a consistent Monday through Thursday evening schedule, with a required layover in San Antonio and a return flight the following morning. This established schedule comprises four round-trip flights per week. Hotel accommodation in San Antonio is provided by the company for the layover period.
Pilot Benefits
Ameriflight offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its valued pilots, which includes:
- Participation in the exclusive UPS Flightpath Pathway Program.
- The advantageous opportunity to bid on specific base locations, aircraft equipment, and domicile assignments.
- Extensive jumpseat privileges through CASS partners, encompassing major airlines such as American, Alaska, Allegiant, Atlas Air, FedEx, Frontier, Horizon, JSX, Omni Air, Southwest, Spirit, United, UPS, and many others.
- Eligibility for Known Crew Member (KCM) privileges.
- Comprehensive paid training, which includes coverage for transportation, lodging, and per diem expenses.
- Company-paid Type-Rating.
- Reimbursement for Pilot Medical Certificates (note: this benefit is not retroactive to pre-hire expenses).
- Robust Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits.
- Company-provided Life Insurance.
- Generous paid Vacation.
- A competitive 401K retirement savings plan.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements for Pilot Position
Qualified candidates for this Pilot position must satisfy the following stringent requirements:
- Compliance with FAR 135.243(c) for Pilot-in-Command (PIC) operations in Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions.
- Minimum Flight Hour Requirements:
- 1,800 hours Total Time (TT)
- 1,000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- 500 hours Cross-Country (XC), defined as point-to-point
- 250 hours Multi-Engine
- 100 hours Turbine
- 100 hours Instrument (with a minimum of 50 hours in actual aircraft)
- 100 hours Night
- Strong preference for candidates possessing previous multi-turbine PIC experience.
- Prior operational experience under FAR Part 121 or Part 135 is mandatory.
- An Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) or FAR Part 121/135 recurrent training completed within the past six months.
- Possession of a Commercial Pilot License with multi-engine land, instrument rating, high performance, and complex endorsements.
- A current First Class or Second Class Medical Certificate (a First Class Medical is strictly required for international operations).
- A valid FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- A current Passport.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the English language.
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. and travel unrestricted into and out of the U.S.
- Ability to meet airport badging requirements, including successful completion of a TSA Security background check.
- Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver's License, along with meeting all company insurance criteria.
Ameriflight is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.