Atlas Air Worldwide First Officer
Atlas Air Worldwide offers a unique career opportunity for passionate pilots seeking a fulfilling lifestyle. The company prioritizes pilot well-being, providing flexibility and a supportive work environment. As a First Officer (SIC) at Atlas Air, individuals will contribute to the safe and efficient operation of flights, carrying essential cargo from the U.S. military to humanitarian aid, sports teams, and music superstars.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Captain in ensuring safe and efficient flight operations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all duties and responsibilities required of a First Officer.
- Inform the Captain of any anomalies during ground and flight operations.
- Maintain currency and operational knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual, Flight Crew Operating Manual, Jeppesen Airway Manual, and relevant regulations.
- Monitor all flight parameters, prioritizing on-time performance and customer service.
- Contribute to emergency and abnormal/non-normal procedures.
Requirements for Candidates with an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) Certificate:
- Possess a current restricted or unrestricted FAA ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement.
- Hold a current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Possess an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- Maintain a current and valid passport with no restrictions on international travel, including the ability to obtain entry visas for locations where Atlas Air operates.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States and possess proper working documents.
- Successfully complete a DOT pre-employment drug test.
- Meet the minimum age requirement of 21 years (for R-ATP) or 23 years (for ATP) due to FAA 121 mandatory retirement regulations.
- Pass a 10-year security background check, the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA), and Pilot Records Database (PRD) evaluation.
- Provide 5 years of domestic and/or foreign (if applicable) training records or adequate supporting documentation.
- Be able to work varying schedules, including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
- Possess a thorough working knowledge of all Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to FAR Part 121 Operations.
- Adhere to the Atlas Air First Officer Crewmember Uniform Appearance Standards.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, proven leadership ability, and accurate and timely decision-making skills.
Required Flight Hours:
- Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing, OR:
- 500 hours of fixed wing under FAA FAR part 121 or 135 (or equivalent foreign operations) OR
- 250 PIC hours of fixed wing for rotary Military flight-training graduates.
- Meet the required minimum hours of 1,500 total time with the exception of:
- 1,250 total hours – with a qualifying 2-year aviation university program OR
- 1,000 total hours – with a qualifying 4-year aviation university program OR
- 750 total hours - military flight-training graduates.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2,500 hours of total time operating in an FAA part 121, 135, 91 or Military environment.
- 500 hours of turbine time.
- Recent flying experience (greater than 200 hours within the last 12 months).
- Significant wide-body, PIC, Military AND/OR international flight experience, complex avionics (e.g., Boeing Honeywell, Boeing Collins, Collins Proline, Garmin G500/G1000/G3000/G5000).
- Multi-crew experience with knowledge of CRM/TEM.
- Operations in complex airspace with significant experience in sophisticated instrument work, e.g. LNAV/VNAV or RNAV approaches and/or FMC manipulation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Flight, Aviation Management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience.
Candidates without an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate:
Atlas Air offers a pathway for highly qualified candidates to complete the ATP certification course. Pilots must meet all the required prerequisites for obtaining an ATP listed above, while meeting the full ATP minimum flight hour criteria defined by FAR 61.159:
- 1,500 Total Flight Time.
- 250 Pilot-In-Command (PIC) hours fixed wing.
- 500 Total Cross Country hours or 200 hours for a restricted ATP (R-ATP) under FAR 1.160 (f).
- 100 Cross Country PIC hours.
- 100 Night Flight Time hours.
- 25 Night PIC hours.
- 75 Instrument Training hours.
- 50 Multi-Engine Land hours.
Benefits as a First Officer:
Atlas Air provides a comprehensive benefits package to support its First Officers and their families:
- Positive Airline tickets for commutes for those living more than 130 miles from their base within the U.S., and international gateway travel for crew living outside the U.S. (up to $1,250 each way).
- Business Class for Domestic and International Travel while deadheading greater than 4.5 hours.
- 64-hour minimum monthly pay guarantee – commencing date of hire.
- Company-paid hotels in base, before/after trips, and while on reserve.
- Premium pay available for flying on days off.
- Variety of schedules across different fleet types.
- Profit Sharing Plan.
- Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
- Long Term Disability (Loss of License) Insurance.
- Retirement Direct Contributions by the Company.
- Paid Sick Days.
- Travel benefits via MyID Travel for immediate family after 6 months of employment.
- Various voluntary benefits, including; Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more!
Atlas Air Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.