ATR Captain – Belgrade, MT (BZN) | Part 121 Operations

ATR Captain — Empire Airlines

Join Empire Airlines as an ATR Captain in Belgrade, Montana, leading safe, efficient, compliant, and professional Part 121 operations. You’ll command the aircraft through every phase of flight, make sound operational decisions, lead and mentor crew, ensure regulatory compliance, and keep communication flowing across dispatch and air traffic services.

Location: Belgrade, Montana (Bozeman–Yellowstone Intl, BZN)
Operation: Part 121
Aircraft: ATR
Compensation: $2,500–$2,775 weekly ($130,000–$144,000 annually)
Medical: FAA First-Class

✈️ Role overview

As an ATR Captain, you’ll combine decisive airmanship with operational leadership. You’ll manage all flight phases, monitor conditions affecting performance and safety, and ensure accurate, timely documentation while upholding Empire Airlines’ mission and a professional, ethical workplace.

🧭 What you’ll do

Command the ATR through all phases of flight with emphasis on safety, compliance, and efficiency.
Monitor weather, cargo safety, and overall flight conditions; make sound go/no-go decisions.
Verify fuel requirements and loading; select alternates when necessary.
Maintain command during unexpected circumstances and exercise strong Crew Resource Management.
Communicate effectively with stations, towers, flight controllers, and dispatchers.
File required FAA reports; report any unusual aircraft behavior/performance to Dispatch or Maintenance.
Record flight hours with Dispatch and comply with FAA rest requirements and company directives.
Stay current on regulations, procedures, manuals, handbooks, and company policies.
Lead, supervise, and evaluate staff; review daily bulletins and correspondence.
Submit accurate, timely transmittals and expense reports.
Uphold an ethical, professional work environment; support Empire Airlines’ mission.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

Certificates: ATP with MEL (ATP Unrestricted or Restricted accepted)
Medical: FAA First-Class
Total time: 2,500+ hours
Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 1,000+ hours
Multi-engine: 1,000+ hours
Turbine/turboprop: 300+ hours
Crew time (per 14 CFR 121.436): 500+ hours
Currency: Maintain IFR currency and proficiency
Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills
Compliance: Adherence to company FAA/DOT Drug & Alcohol Program

🌟 Pay & benefits

Starting pay: $2,500–$2,775 weekly (equivalent to $130,000–$144,000 annually)
Health: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Time off: Paid time off and paid holidays
Retirement: 401(k) with company match
Travel: Travel benefits and CASS privileges

📨 Ready to fly?

If you meet the qualifications and are committed to safe, compliant Part 121 operations, we’d love to hear from you. Apply to become an ATR Captain with Empire Airlines in Belgrade, MT.

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