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Atlas Air: First Officer

Atlas Air, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


Atlas Air First Officer

Do you want to do something extraordinary with your career? At Atlas, we carry everything from the U.S. military to humanitarian aid, sports teams to music superstars, ecommerce to economies. We do so with the largest fleet of 747 freighters as well as 777, 767, and 737 aircraft.

The unrivaled Atlas Gateway travel program makes sure that all Atlas pilots have positive-space seats for every domestic commute, meaning no more flying standby or using a crash pad. It means our pilots live where they want to live - we pick up the cost of their stress-free commute.

Join us and experience a life and career that's Atlas strong.

Requirements for Candidates with an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) Certificate

Hold a current restricted or unrestricted FAA ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsementCurrent FAA Class 1 Medical CertificateHold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator PermitHold a valid passport with no restrictions on international travelLegally authorized to work in the United StatesSuccessfully complete a DOT pre-employment drug testMinimum age of 21 years of age (for R-ATP) or 23 years of age (for ATP) - pilot positions are subject to FAA 121 mandatory retirement regulationsAbility to pass a 10-year security background check, the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA), and Pilot Records Database (PRD) evaluationExcellent communication skillsProven leadership abilityAccurate and timely decision-making skills

Flight Hours :

Minimum of 1000 hours of fixed wing, or 500 hours with a 121 or 135 operator, or rotary Military flight-training graduates with a minimum of 250 PIC hours fixed wingMeet 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 :

2500 hours of total time operating in a part 121, 135, part 91 or Military environmentMinimum of 500 hours of turbine time

Candidates without an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate

Atlas Air now offers a limited number of highly qualified candidates the opportunity to complete the ATP certification course. Pilots must meet all the required pre-requisites for obtaining an ATP listed above, while meeting the ATP minimum flight hour criteria listed below:

Flight Hours

1500 Total Flight Time250 Pilot-In-Command (PIC) hours fixed wing500 Total Cross Country hours100 Cross Country PIC hours100 Night Flight Time hours25 Night PIC hours75 Instrument Training hours50 Multi-Engine Land hours

NOTE: We consider numerous factors when evaluating flight hours, including:

Complexity of aircraft flownNature and type of flight operationsRecency, quality, quantity, and verifiability of flight time and associated logs

NOTE: ATP Certificates issued with a "CIRC APCH-VMC Only" limitation is acceptable.

NOTE: All candidates offered a position as a First Officer will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.107(5) Sub Part E.

Flying Benefits

In addition to the Health, Wealth, and Work Life Benefits, for Captains and First Officers, we provide a world of benefits and perks no matter which fleet you fly.

Comfort and flexibility of being gateway-based with a stress-free commuteCompany paid hotels in base, before/after trips and while on reservePositive Airline tickets for your commute for those living more than 130 miles from their base within the USBusiness Class for Domestic and International Travel while deadheading greater than 4.5 hoursVariety of schedules across different fleet typesCompany paid hotels during training in sunny Miami, FLIncome ProtectionBasic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceCritical IllnessLong Term Disability (Loss of License) InsurancePaid Sick DaysTravel benefits via MyID Travel for immediate family after 6 months of employment

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