First Officer Position – Boeing 747-400 or MD-11 Fleet (February 2025 Class)
Western Global Airlines, a leading global air cargo charter operator, seeks highly qualified and experienced First Officers for its Boeing 747-400 or MD-11 fleet. This exciting opportunity allows the successful candidate to contribute to our continued growth as the world’s fastest-growing cargo airline, serving diverse clients in e-commerce, express delivery, freight forwarding, logistics, non-profit sectors, and governmental organizations.
Responsibilities:
The First Officer will serve as Second-in-Command, adhering to all applicable regulations and directives under the Captain's guidance. This position requires a 17-day tour of duty away from the home base. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring strict adherence to Western Global Airlines' approved manuals, Operations Specifications, 14 CFRs, FAA Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Directives, and Manufacturer's recommendations.
- Upholding compliance with all administrative programs, encompassing airport/route qualifications, flight time limitations, currency requirements (medical certifications, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform standards, manuals, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess the following qualifications:
- Current and valid FAA ATPL.
- Valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- ICAO English Level 4 proficiency.
- Minimum 2500 hours of total flying experience.
- Impeccable safety record; no history of accidents or incidents.
- Valid US passport permitting unrestricted international travel (due to military contract requirements).
- Prior Part 121 airline/aviation experience is preferred.
- Successful completion of a DOT pre-employment drug test and a 10-year background check (mandatory for this safety-sensitive role).
Preferred Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate will also possess:
- A college degree in Aviation or a related field.
- Prior experience with Boeing 747-400 or MD-11 aircraft type ratings.
- Minimum 1000 hours of flight time under Part 121 operations (up to 500 hours of military flight time as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) of a multi-engine, turbine-powered, fixed-wing aircraft may be applicable).
- Pilot-in-Command experience under either § 135.243(a)(1) or § 91.1053(a)(2)(i), or a combination thereof.
Western Global Airlines values its employees and offers a challenging and rewarding career within the aviation industry. We are committed to identifying and developing top talent.
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