About the role
Freight Runners Express / Air Charter Express (FRE/ACE) is currently seeking First Officers for our fleet of Embraer 120 Brasilia's. This is for a class starting November 10th, 2026. You will need to complete an in-person interview before October 27th. Let us help you fast track your career!
We consider all our First Officers to be Captains in training. This job will provide you with an ample amount of turbine time, valuable all-weather experience, and the opportunity to upgrade to Captain. Our company runs 365 days a year in the US, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. We have approximately 350 weekly departures.
Our aircraft proudly feature updated avionics, on-board weather and autopilots, new paint, and our crews benefit from a completely paperless experience with company issued iPads.
SALARY
* Competitive pay and benefits with ranges based on miles flown * $50,600 - $67,000 possible your 1st year; Up to $100,700 - $108,600 year 2 * Earnings over a 5-year period up to $690,000 * Mileage pay for every revenue mile * Per diem - up to $67/day domestic and $132/day international
MINIMUMS/REQUIREMENTS
* FAA CMEL Pilot Certificate w/Instrument Rating * FAA First Class Medical * 750 hours total time (1,000 preferred) * 500 hours PIC * 50 hours instrument in an actual aircraft * 50 hours multi engine PIC * Must be instrument current/proficient * Valid US Passport with a minimum of 36 months prior to expiration at the start of training * Able to travel unrestricted to Canada, Mexico and all countries in the Caribbean * FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit * Pass background check and pre-employment drug test * 3-year Training Agreement
BENEFITS / WHAT WE OFFER
* Competitive bid schedules with a minimum 20 days off every 2 months * Private Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match * Employee referral bonus program * Paid training with all pilots receiving formal in-house ground and flight training * Company-paid hotels for up to 14 days after the start of ground training and for all training conducted at a location other than Milwaukee, WI.
Although we have two names, we are one company. In 1985, Freight Runners Express began flying cargo throughout Wisconsin with one single engine airplane. In 1992, we added passenger service using the name Air Charter Express. Since then, FRE/ACE has grown tremendously, and now operates a fleet of 26 aircraft throughout North America. This longevity and growth have given us the first-hand experience necessary to provide safe and reliable flights.
We are a growing company with plenty of room to advance your career and increase pay based on job performance, upgrades and duration of employment. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment and random prohibited substance testing. Each applicant must be a United States citizen or have the right to work in the United States. FRE/ACE is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: 50K - 67K the first year