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Cargo Captain (ATR/C208) – Home Daily | FedEx Pathway – Indianapolis
Cargo Captain (ATR/C208) – Indianapolis
✈️ The Opportunity
Mountain Air Cargo is hiring experienced ATR and C-208 Captains (and First Officers) for our Indianapolis crew base. Fly dependable scheduled cargo while sleeping in your own bed every night, enjoy weekends at home, and build a proven pathway to FedEx with competitive benefits and comprehensive training.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Operate ATR or Cessna 208 aircraft safely and efficiently in all phases of flight.
- Comply with all applicable FARs, company procedures, and operational standards.
- Coordinate closely with Dispatch, Maintenance, and Ground Operations to deliver on-time cargo performance.
- Complete recurrent and fleet-specific training; champion safety and SMS participation.
- Provide professional leadership in the cockpit; mentor First Officers where applicable.
🧰 Qualifications
Minimums vary by fleet and seat; exceptions may be considered based on prior experience.
ATR Captain Minimums
- ATP – Multi-Engine Land.
- First Class Medical.
- Total Time: 2,500+ hrs.
- Pilot in Command (PIC): 500+ hrs.
- MEL: 1,000+ hrs.
- Turbine/Turboprop: 300+ hrs.
- Meets FAR 121.436(a)(3).
- Current passport; U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
Caravan / ATR First Officer Typical Minimums
- CPL – Single-Engine Land and/or Multi-Engine Land.
- Second Class Medical (First Class required for international and some Florida bases).
- Total Time: 1,200–1,800 hrs.
- Cross-Country: 500+ hrs.
- Night: 100+ hrs.
- Instruments: 75–100 hrs (50–75 hrs in actual flight/aircraft).
- Multi-Engine Land: 300+ hrs (for ATR track).
- Turbine: 100+ hrs (preferred/typical).
- Current passport; U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
Note: Specific hour requirements depend on aircraft assignment and seat. Documented equivalents may be reviewed; exceptions can be made based on type and quality of previous experience.
🌟 What We Offer
- Home every day with weekends off.
- Comprehensive, fleet-specific training and ongoing development.
- Competitive benefits package.
- Clear, established pathway to FedEx.
- Stable schedules and supportive flight operations culture.
📍 Crew Bases
- Indianapolis, IN (primary hiring location for this posting)
- Memphis, TN
- San Juan, PR
- Aguadilla, PR
📝 Licenses
- ATPL (for ATR Captains)
- CPL (for Caravan/FO tracks)
📨 How to Apply
Ready to take the next step toward FedEx while enjoying a balanced, home-daily schedule? Apply with your resume, license/medical details, and a summary of flight time broken out by category.

