About the Role
Sun Country Airlines is seeking a motivated individual to join its College Bridge Program as a First Officer. This program offers a structured pathway for aviation majors from Minnesota State University, Mankato, to progress from holding a Commercial certificate to flying the Boeing 737NG for Sun Country Airlines. The role involves operating scheduled, charter, cargo, and seasonal leisure flights across the US, Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe, with potential for accelerated upgrade to Captain.
Responsibilities
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Participate in Sun Country's College Bridge Program, advancing from student pilot to line First Officer.
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Accumulate required flight experience by serving as a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII, optionally MEI) with North Star Aviation, completing 300 hours of dual flight instruction.
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Upon selection and hire, successfully complete Sun Country's in-house Certified Training Program.
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Operate as a First Officer on the Boeing 737NG, servicing the airline's diverse network of flights.
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Potentially achieve an accelerated upgrade to Captain within an anticipated 18-24 month timeframe.
Requirements
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Enrollment as a Junior or Senior in the designated flight-training major at Minnesota State University, Mankato, qualifying for a Restricted ATP under FAR 61.160.
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Possession of a Commercial pilot certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings.
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Attended at least one in-person recruiting event and completed a one-on-one interview.
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Secured a Flight Instructor position with North Star Aviation, holding CFI and CFII ratings (MEI is optional).
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Completion of 300 hours of dual flight instruction in an aircraft.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States.
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Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
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A current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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An FCC Radio License.
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A valid US passport or a valid passport with a Green Card, and the ability to travel internationally to all cities and countries served by Sun Country.
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A valid US driver's license.
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Restricted ATP eligibility with an aviation college background and a minimum age of 21 years.
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Preferred recent flight experience.
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Minimum flight-time requirements: 1,000 total hours (up to 100 may be simulator time), 250 hours PIC in an airplane, 200 hours cross-country (with 100 PIC cross-country in an airplane), 100 hours night (with 25 PIC night in an airplane), 75 hours instrument, and 25 hours multi-engine.
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Hiring is contingent upon receiving a Contingent Job Offer after a successful interview and graduating with the specified major and flight training to qualify for RATP under FAR 61.160.
Qualifications
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CPL (Commercial Pilot License)
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B737NG (Boeing 737 Next Generation) operations
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Restricted ATP (RATP) eligibility