Boeing 737NG First Officer

✈️ Why you’ll love flying at Sun Country

There’s no other North American airline quite like Sun Country. We offer the stability of a growing 737NG operation and the adventure of flying three distinct business lines. It’s the best of both worlds—professional growth and personal fulfillment.

• Engaging variety: scheduled service, military charters, and seasonal/event charters
• Modern tools: iPad provided for flight manuals and navigational data
• In-house excellence: Certified training program taught by Sun Country instructors
• Supported training: contractual pay, benefits, and single-occupancy hotel accommodations during training

🧭 What you’ll do

• Serve as First Officer on the Boeing 737NG in domestic and international operations
• Execute safe, efficient, compliant operations across scheduled and charter missions
• Uphold SOPs, CRM, and regulatory standards (FAA & company)
• Contribute to on-time performance and an exceptional guest experience

🧰 Training & progression

Sun Country operates an in-house Certified Training Program led by our own instructors to set you up for long-term success on the 737NG.

• Company-paid ATP–CTP if you do not hold a current ATP written
• Contractual pay and benefits from day one of training
• Single-occupancy hotel accommodations provided during training

🌟 Minimum qualifications

• Flight time: 750 hours total time; 250 hours PIC in an airplane
• Cross-country: 200 hours total (100 hours PIC in an airplane)
• Night: 100 hours total (25 hours PIC in an airplane)
• Instrument: 75 hours
• Multi-engine: 25 hours actual
• Simulator credit: Up to 100 hours may be credited
• Education: Graduate of an FAA Part 141 accredited school with either (a) an associate degree and at least 30 aviation-major credits, or (b) a bachelor’s degree and at least 60 aviation-major credits
• ATP written: Current ATP written with at least 4 months until expiration; if not held, company-paid ATP-CTP provided to complete the written
• Licenses & medical: R-ATP eligible; FCC Radio License; Class 1 medical
• Other: Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to travel to and from all cities and countries served by Sun Country; High School Diploma/GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Recency: Recent flight experience preferred

📏 R-ATP eligibility pathways

• 1,000 hours total time with a 4-year aviation degree from an FAA Part 141 program
• 1,250 hours total time with a 2-year aviation degree from an FAA Part 141 program
• 750 hours total time for U.S. military flight training graduates

🧾 Certifications & documents

• FAA certificates and R-ATP eligibility
• Current ATP written (or company-paid ATP-CTP to obtain the written)
• FCC Radio License
• Proof of qualifying education (FAA Part 141)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel to/from all served cities and countries

🌍 Where you’ll fly

Operate throughout the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), with additional flying to the Caribbean and Europe across scheduled and charter missions.

📨 Ready to apply?

No 737 type rating needed—training provided. If you’re seeking diverse flying, a supportive training environment, and a growing 737NG operation, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and start your Sun Country journey.