Atlas Air : First Officer

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 endorsement
• Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
• Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Hold a valid passport with no restrictions on international travel
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Successfully complete a DOT pre-employment drug test
• Minimum 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 regulations
• Ability to pass a 10-year security background check, the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA), and Pilot Records Database (PRD) evaluation
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven leadership ability
• Accurate and timely decision-making skills

Flight Hours :

Meet the required minimum hours of 1,500 total time with the exception of :

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum 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

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

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.

Learn more about our team, our fleet, our flights, and our purpose here at Tailwinds : https : / / www.atlasairworldwide.com / tailwinds-atlas-air-worldwide-blog /