First Officer (Home Based) - B747-400 or MD-11 Fleet Type (July 2025 Class Date)
Western Global Airlines, recognized as The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline, is seeking qualified candidates to join its team as a First Officer. Western Global Airlines specializes in providing global air cargo charter flights, serving a diverse clientele including e-commerce, express, freight forwarding, logistics, nonprofit, and governmental organizations with a modern, high-tech air cargo platform.
The First Officer serves as the Second-in-Command of the flight. In this capacity, the First Officer is responsible for adhering to all regulations and directives related to flight operations in a manner that complements the Captain's authority. The standard tour of duty involves 17 consecutive days away from the home base.
Essential Duties:
- Operates flights in strict accordance with Western Global Airlines’ approved/accepted manuals, relevant Operations Specifications, 14 CFRs, FAA Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Directives, and Manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Complies with all administrative program requirements, including but not limited to airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, maintaining currency (e.g., physical examinations, takeoffs and landings, home study courses), proper use of pilot flight equipment and uniform, and adherence to manual, policy, and procedure standards.
Education and Technical Requirements:
- Must hold a current and valid FAA Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL).
- Possession of a valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate is required.
- Must hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- Demonstrated ICAO English Level IV proficiency.
- Minimum of 2500 hours of total flying experience.
- Must have no history of accidents or incidents.
- A valid US passport permitting unrestricted international travel is mandatory due to military contract requirements.
- Previous experience operating under 14 CFR Part 121 or equivalent airline/aviation experience is preferred.
- This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and a comprehensive 10-year background check.
Preferred / Ideal Skills:
- A college degree in Aviation or a related field.
- Previous type rating on B747-400 / Boeing aircraft or MD-11 / Airbus aircraft.
- A minimum of 1000 hours of flight time accrued in Part 121 operations.
- Up to 500 hours of military flight time as Pilot in Command (PIC) of a multiengine, turbine-powered, fixed-wing airplane may be credited towards the 1,000-hour Part 121 requirement.
- Experience as PIC in operations conducted under either § 135.243(a)(1) or § 91.1053(a)(2)(i), or a combination thereof.
Western Global Airlines offers a fascinating, challenging, and meaningful career opportunity within the airline industry. The company is committed to identifying and recruiting top talent and fostering their professional growth and excellence.
Drug Free Workplace / Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)