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Boeing 777 Captain — Direct Entry (NTR Welcome)

Boeing 777 Captain — Direct Entry (NTR Welcome)

Lead long-haul, multi-crew operations on the Boeing 777 while shaping a safety-first, customer-focused culture. This permanent, direct-entry captain role offers a monthly minimum guarantee of 72 hours and reports directly to the Chief Pilot.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Entry path: Direct Entry
  • Type rating: Not required (Training provided)
  • Monthly guarantee: 72 hours minimum
  • Reports to: Chief Pilot
  • License: ATP (FAA)
  • Medical: First-Class
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ About the role

The ideal candidate is type-rated on multi-engine aircraft, with preference for those rated on the B-757/767 or B-777. You bring a comprehensive understanding of all applicable FARs, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams and with customers in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Command Boeing 777 operations in full compliance with company SOPs and FARs.
  • Lead a multi-crew flight deck; model exemplary CRM, decision-making, and mentorship.
  • Plan and execute domestic and international sectors, including performance, fuel, weather, and operational risk management.
  • Coordinate seamlessly with dispatch, maintenance, cabin crew, and ATC; communicate clearly with customers.
  • Uphold the company’s values and safety culture while adapting to changing operational demands.
  • Bid your schedule by seniority across day, swing, or midnight shifts, including holidays.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

  • Total time: 7,000 hours (only time in the operating seat of a turboprop and/or turbojet aircraft is counted)
  • PIC time: 2,000 hours on multi-crew, multi-engine, commercial aircraft
  • Multi-engine: 2,000 hours
  • Turbine: 2,000 hours
  • Multi-pilot: 2,000 hours
  • Part 121 operations: At least 1,000 hours
  • Wide-body PIC experience: Required; preference for B-767 or B-777
  • License: ATP (FAA)
  • Medical: Valid First-Class Medical
  • Type rating: Not required; B-777 training provided for selected candidates

🌟 Additional requirements

  • Permit: Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
  • Driver’s license: Valid U.S. Driver’s License
  • Passport: Valid passport allowing worldwide travel
  • Work style: Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a dynamic environment
  • Scheduling: Seniority-based bidding; days, swings, or midnight shifts, including holidays
  • Travel: Required
  • Regulatory: Must meet FAA §121.436 requirements; strong knowledge of applicable FARs
  • Screening: Pass pre-employment DOT drug and alcohol test and CHRC

🌟 Why this opportunity

  • Permanent, direct-entry Captain seat on a flagship wide-body fleet.
  • Minimum 72-hour monthly pay guarantee.
  • Training pathway for qualified captains without a current B-777 type rating.
  • High-impact role reporting directly to the Chief Pilot.

📨 How to apply

Please submit your resume and include the following supporting documents:

  • Copy of FAA ATP and First-Class Medical
  • Logbook totals with breakdown of Total, PIC, Multi-engine, Turbine, Multi-pilot, and Part 121 time
  • Proof of wide-body PIC experience (preferably B-767 or B-777)
  • Copy of RROP, U.S. Driver’s License, and passport

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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