About the role
***Must relocate to within a 30-minute drive of the Milwaukee airport.***
Freight Runners Express / Air Charter Express (FRE/ACE) is currently scheduling interviews for our First Officer Talent Pool. This is not for a specific opening. Instead, we are scheduling phone interviews and in-person interviews with willing candidates. Qualified candidates will be placed in our Talent Pool and given first priority when a future class is scheduled.
Phone interviews will take place November 3rd through November 13th. In-person interviews will take place December 1st through December 15th.
For consideration, please read through the job description and apply to the role. You will then be contacted for next steps.
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/EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
* FAA CMEL Pilot Certificate w/Instrument Rating * FAA First Class Medical * 1,000 hours total time * 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 * US Citizen or legal authorization to work in the United States and travel internationally without restrictions * FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit * Ability to obtain airport security credentials which includes FBI/CHRC clearance * Ability to pass all criminal background checks and a FAA/DOT pre-employment drug test * Must possess a valid drivers license * 3-year Training Agreement
BENEFITS
* Competitive bid schedules with a minimum 20 days off every 2 months * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match * 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