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Beechcraft 1900 Cargo Captain — Bellingham, WA (Mon–Fri Nights)

✈️ Beechcraft 1900 Cargo Captain — Bellingham, WA

  • Location: Bellingham, Washington, USA (BLI)
  • Layover: Seattle, WA — Boeing Field (BFI)
  • Employment: Full-time
  • Aircraft: Beechcraft 1900 (BE1900)
  • Compensation: $87,006 base salary annually
  • Roster: Monday–Friday evening departures; return the following morning

Ameriflight LLC, the nation’s largest Part 135 cargo airline, is hiring a full-time BE1900 Captain for our Bellingham outstation. If you thrive on precision IFR flying, value a predictable weeknight schedule, and want a clear path for advancement, this is your next great move.

🧭 The Mission & Schedule

Based in BLI, you’ll operate a consistent weeknight cargo run to BFI and back:

  • Pattern: Depart Monday–Friday evenings, layover in Seattle (BFI), return the following morning.
  • Hotels: Company-provided hotel in BFI for the standard assignment.
  • Alternative living option: Prefer to live in Seattle? Receive a BLI hotel Monday–Friday and a company vehicle for weekend commuting (Seattle housing/transportation otherwise on you).

🧰 What You’ll Do

  • Serve as Captain and PIC on the Beechcraft 1900 for scheduled cargo operations between BLI and BFI.
  • Conduct all phases of IFR operations to Part 135 standards, including preflight planning, performance, and W&B compliance.
  • Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to ensure safe, punctual launches and turnarounds.
  • Maintain meticulous aircraft logs, paperwork, and regulatory documentation.
  • Uphold TSA, airport badging, and company safety/security protocols at all times.

✅ Minimum Qualifications

  • Certificates: Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Multi-Engine Land and Instrument ratings; high-performance & complex endorsements.
  • Regulatory: Meet FAR 135.243(c) for IFR PIC; prior FAR 121/135 experience required; current IPC or 121/135 recurrent within the last 6 months.
  • Flight time minimums:
    • 1,800 total time
    • 1,000 PIC
    • 500 cross-country
    • 250 multi-engine
    • 100 turbine PIC
    • 100 instrument (min 50 in aircraft)
    • 100 night
  • Medical: Current First- or Second-Class medical (First-Class required for Charter/ESCS or international operations).
  • Other: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Permit; valid passport; English proficiency; eligible to work in the U.S. and travel unrestricted; able to meet airport badging and TSA background requirements.
  • Screening: DOT pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
  • Driving: Valid driver’s license and insurability to operate company vehicles, if assigned.

🌟 Pay & Benefits

  • Base salary: $87,006 annually.
  • Hotels & transport: Provided hotel in BFI for standard assignment; Seattle-based option includes BLI hotel Mon–Fri and a company vehicle for weekend commuting.
  • Training: Paid training with transportation, lodging, and per diem; medical certificate reimbursement after hire.
  • Career path: Ameriflight is a UPS Flightpath Pathway partner; advancement into training and leadership roles.
  • Travel: CASS jumpseat privileges with partners including American, Alaska, Allegiant, Atlas Air, FedEx, Frontier, Horizon, JSX, Omni Air, Southwest & UPS Airlines; KCM access.
  • Health & welfare: Medical, dental, vision; company-paid life insurance.
  • Time off & retirement: Vacation and 401(k) plan.

📨 Ready to line up and wait?

If you meet the minimums and want a steady weeknight schedule with real progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and captain the BE1900 on a high-reliability cargo route in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

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