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Ameriflight

Beechcraft 1900 Captain – Part 135 Cargo (Pampa, TX)

Beechcraft 1900 Captain – Keep West Texas Moving Overnight

  • Operator: Ameriflight LLC
  • Base: Pampa, Texas (PPA outstation)
  • Equipment: Beechcraft 1900
  • Regulation: Part 135 cargo
  • Schedule: Mon–Fri evenings with next-morning returns
  • Routes: AMA and LBB; occasional reposition to DFW for maintenance
  • Compensation: $87,006 annual base + $1,000/mo housing stipend (taxable)
  • Employment: Full-time

✈️ The opportunity

Ameriflight—the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline—seeks a seasoned Beechcraft 1900 Captain to anchor its overnight cargo operation from Pampa, TX. You’ll command predictable evening out-and-back flying across the West Texas triangle, keeping critical shipments on time and communities connected.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Serve as Captain on the Beechcraft 1900, domiciled at the PPA outstation.
  • Operate scheduled evening departures Monday–Friday to AMA and LBB, returning the following morning.
  • Occasionally reposition the aircraft to DFW for maintenance events.
  • Safely manage all phases of IFR, night, and multi‑engine operations under Part 135.
  • When required, operate company-provided vehicles in support of flight operations.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • Meets FAR 135.243(c) PIC requirements for IFR operations.
  • License: Commercial Pilot License (CPL), multi‑engine land with instrument rating; high‑performance and complex endorsements.
  • Experience minimums: 1,800 TT | 1,000 PIC | 500 XC | 250 multi‑engine | 100 turbine PIC | 100 instrument (≥50 in aircraft) | 100 night.
  • Previous FAR 121/135 experience, plus an Instrument Proficiency Check or 121/135 recurrent within the past 6 months.
  • Medical: Current First or Second Class medical; First Class required for Charter/ESCS positions and international operations.
  • Other credentials: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit; current passport; English proficiency; eligible to work in the U.S.; unrestricted U.S. travel.
  • Ability to meet airport badging requirements, including TSA security background check; successful completion of pre‑employment DOT drug screen and other background checks.
  • Valid driver’s license and insurability under company policy.

🌟 What’s in it for you

  • Pay: $87,006 annual base salary.
  • Housing: $1,000 monthly housing stipend (taxable) for the PPA domicile.
  • Training: Paid training with transportation, lodging, and per diem provided.
  • Career path: Ameriflight participates in the UPS Flightpath Pathway Program with advancement into training and leadership roles.
  • Bidding: Ability to bid bases, equipment, and domiciles.
  • Jumpseats: CASS jumpseat privileges with partners including American, Alaska, Allegiant, Atlas Air, FedEx, Frontier, Horizon, JSX, Omni Air, Southwest, UPS Airlines, and others.
  • KCM: Known Crew Member access.
  • Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; company‑paid life insurance; vacation; 401(k).
  • Extras: Pilot Medical Certificate expenses reimbursed after hire.

📅 Schedule at a glance

  • Roster: Monday–Friday evenings with next‑morning returns.
  • Primary city pairs: PPA – AMA and PPA – LBB.

📨 Ready to apply?

If you meet the qualifications and want a stable, predictable schedule with meaningful flying, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application through Ameriflight’s careers channels and reference the PPA‑based Beechcraft 1900 Captain opening.

Ameriflight is an equal opportunity employer. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screenings and background checks.