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Aerial Refueling First Officer (B‑707/KC‑135 or KC‑10/DC‑10) — Home‑Based, Fast‑Track to Captain
✈️ Join Omega Air Refueling’s Aerial-Refueling Flight Team
Pilot cutting-edge aerial refueling missions on classic heavy jets while enjoying a flexible, home-based lifestyle. Omega Air Refueling hires experienced pilots as First Officers with a proven pathway to upgrade to Captain well within the first year based on background and performance.
🧭 What you’ll do
- Serve as pilot aircrew on Omega’s aerial-refueling operations in B‑707/KC‑135 and/or KC‑10/DC‑10 aircraft.
- Operate heavy jet aircraft safely and in full compliance with company procedures and applicable regulations.
- Collaborate with your crew using strong CRM practices to execute refueling missions efficiently and safely.
- Maintain training, currency, and documentation as required for mission readiness.
- Begin as First Officer with the opportunity to upgrade to Captain within your first year based on experience and performance.
🧰 What you’ll bring (Minimums)
- Total Multi-Engine Land (MEL): 2,000 hours
- MEL PIC: 1,000 hours
- License/Medical: FAA Commercial Pilot License with Instrument rating; FAA Second Class Medical
- Type Ratings: B‑707/B‑720 and/or DC‑10
- Aircraft Experience: B‑707/KC‑135 and/or KC‑10/DC‑10
- Security: Eligibility for U.S. DoD Secret-level clearance with current status covering the previous two years
- Travel Documents: Current passport or documents permitting free exit/re-entry to the U.S. with multiple entries
- Other: Valid driver’s license
🧰 Nice to have (Preferred)
- 3,000+ total hours
- MEL PIC time in type
- Recent heavy-aircraft flight time (within the last 12 months)
🌟 Why you’ll love it
- Live Anywhere: Home-based role with no relocation required
- Predictable Time Off: Standard two-weeks-on/two-weeks-off roster; very flexible overall scheduling
- Paid Travel: Company pays for your time and travel to/from the work location
- Compensation: Competitive salary plus variable pay opportunities in year one
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match
- Protection: Long-term disability coverage
- Wellbeing: Health and wellness benefits
- Holidays: Holiday stand-down in late December and early January
- Career Growth: Fast-track upgrade opportunity to Captain within the first year (based on background and experience)
📨 How to apply
- Submit a current flying résumé and a brief introduction statement.
- Be prepared to provide, upon request: Omega’s flight crew details form, a copy of your FAA license and medical, and verification of your current DoD security clearance.
Note: All pilots are initially hired as First Officers. Upgrade to Captain may occur well within the first year based on background and experience.

