First Officer - Talent Pool Interviews

Freight Runners Express • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $50,600 - $108,600

About The Position

Freight Runners Express / Air Charter Express (FRE/ACE) is scheduling interviews for its First Officer Talent Pool. This is not a specific opening; candidates will interview by phone or in person, and qualified candidates will be placed in the Talent Pool and given first priority when a future class is scheduled. Phone interviews are scheduled November 3 through November 13, and in-person interviews December 1 through December 15.

First Officers are considered Captains in training. The role offers turbine time, all-weather experience, and the opportunity to upgrade to Captain. FRE/ACE operates year-round across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, with approximately 350 weekly departures. Aircraft feature updated avionics, onboard weather systems, and autopilots. Crews use company-issued iPads for a paperless experience.

Pay is mileage-based, with mileage pay for every revenue mile. Listed possible earnings are $50,600–$67,000 in the first year, up to $100,700–$108,600 in the second year, and up to $690,000 over five years. Per diem is up to $67 per day domestically and $132 per day internationally.

FRE/ACE began operating in 1985 and added passenger service in 1992 under the Air Charter Express name. The company now operates a fleet of 26 aircraft throughout North America. It describes itself as growing, with opportunities to advance and increase pay based on performance, upgrades, and length of employment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have the right to work in the United States. The company is an equal opportunity employer and requires pre-employment and random prohibited-substance testing.

Requirements

• FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land (CMEL) Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.
• FAA First Class Medical.
• At least 1,000 hours total flight time.
• At least 500 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) time.
• At least 50 hours of instrument time in an actual aircraft.
• At least 50 hours of multi-engine PIC time.
• Must be instrument current and proficient.
• Valid U.S. passport with at least 36 months remaining before expiration at the start of training.
• Ability to travel without restriction to Canada, Mexico, and all countries in the Caribbean.
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
• Pass a background check and pre-employment drug test; the company also conducts random prohibited-substance testing.
• Three-year training agreement.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have the right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a First Officer, with the role serving as preparation for upgrade to Captain.
• Travel on company operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
• Maintain instrument currency and proficiency.
• Complete company-provided ground and flight training.

Benefits

• Competitive bid schedules with a minimum of 20 days off every two months.
• Private medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Paid formal in-house ground and flight training.
• Company-paid hotels for up to 14 days after the start of ground training and for training conducted outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
• Mileage pay for every revenue mile.
• Per diem of up to $67 per day domestically and $132 per day internationally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed