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Air Cargo First Officer (Part 121) – Captain Upgrade Track

✈️ Air Cargo First Officer (Part 121) – Captain Upgrade Track

Join USA Jet Airlines, part of the Ascent Global Logistics network, and fly time-critical cargo that keeps premier manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, and Tesla moving. Based in Belleville, Michigan, you’ll serve as Second-in-Command on FAR Part 121 on-demand air cargo operations—advancing your skills on a defined path toward Captain.

  • Location: Belleville, Michigan
  • Operation: FAR Part 121 on-demand air cargo
  • Reports to: Chief Pilot (administratively) and assigned Captain (functionally)
  • Career path: Captain-in-training with active upgrade focus

🧭 Your mission

As First Officer, you’ll support the Pilot-in-Command across all phases of flight, uphold the highest safety and security standards, and help ensure every mission launches and lands on time for our time-critical customers. You’ll be counted on as a trusted co-pilot today—and prepared as a future Captain tomorrow.

🧰 What you’ll do

  • Keep the Captain fully apprised in all phases of flight and operate per company SOPs.
  • At the Captain’s discretion: file, open, or close flight plans; conduct ATC communications.
  • Perform thorough preflight and post-flight inspections.
  • Verify required documents, navigational data, manuals, and equipment are on board and current.
  • Participate in and/or facilitate cargo loading and offloading; supervise securing of cargo, nets, and the crew barrier.
  • Ensure carry-on items are properly stowed; brief couriers and jump-seaters when applicable.
  • Adhere to flight- and duty-time limitations; report fit for duty and in proper uniform.
  • Actively assist crewmembers and seek Captain-level instruction to accelerate upgrade readiness.

🔐 Safety and security first

  • Serve in TSA-mandated ground-security capacities, including Ground Security Coordinator duties.
  • Ensure aircraft, cargo, and passenger security requirements are consistently met.
  • Accept, inspect, load, and secure air cargo per applicable domestic and international regulations and company policies.
  • Participate in USA Jet’s Safety Programs and Safety Management System (SMS); promptly report safety concerns and follow all relevant OSHA standards.

🎯 What you’ll bring

  • Appropriate pilot licenses and certificates for a Part 121 First Officer; completion of all training, checking, and qualification requirements as defined in USA Jet’s approved/accepted manuals.
  • Fluent reading, writing, and speaking of English.
  • Working knowledge of the USA Jet General Operations Manual, FARs, OpSpecs, the Aircraft Flight Manual, and all role-relevant instructions (or the ability to quickly attain it).
  • A proactive, upgrade-minded approach—eager to absorb Captain instruction and guidance.

Note: The posting lists no specific flight-hour minimums, aircraft type, or license class. Employment is not contingent upon COVID-19 vaccination status.

🌟 Benefits that have your back

  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Overtime, differential, trip, and bonus pay
  • Tuition reimbursement

📨 Ready to launch?

If you’re a safety-focused aviator who thrives in time-critical operations and is ready for a clear Captain upgrade path, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help keep vital supply chains airborne.

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