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Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain – FedEx Feeder | Mountain Air Cargo

✈️ Lead the Line as a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain

Further your aviation career with Mountain Air Cargo (MAC), a trusted FedEx Feeder operating throughout the Midwest and Eastern United States. We fly approximately 100 flights per day under Parts 121 and 135, with a diverse fleet of 50+ aircraft, including the ATR 42/72, Cessna 208 Caravan, and the Cessna 408 SkyCourier. Join a professional team of pilots and mechanics based across 50+ cities.

  • Employer: Mountain Air Cargo (MAC)
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Operation: FedEx Feeder cargo • Part 121/135
  • Fleet: ATR 42/72, Cessna 208 Caravan, Cessna 408 SkyCourier
  • Bases: 50+ cities across the Midwest & Eastern U.S.
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
  • Visa sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Serve as Captain on the Cessna 408 SkyCourier in scheduled cargo operations across the Midwest and Eastern U.S.
  • Operate safely and compliantly in IFR/VFR, day/night, and varied weather in accordance with FAA regulations and company procedures.
  • Conduct thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance; verify secure cargo loading and documentation.
  • Coordinate effectively with dispatch, maintenance, and FedEx ramp personnel to maintain on-time performance.
  • Complete accurate flight, maintenance, and operational reports.
  • Champion a safety-first culture and professional standards on every flight.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

  • Total time: 1,800 hours
  • Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 500 hours
  • Multi-engine: 300 hours
  • Turbine: 100 hours
  • Cross-country: 500 hours
  • Night: 100 hours
  • Instrument: 100 hours (75 must be in aircraft)
  • License required: ATP (FAA)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Accepted licenses: FAA
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)

🌟 Why fly with MAC

  • Fly the modern, twin-turboprop Cessna 408 SkyCourier in mission-driven cargo operations.
  • Be part of a stable FedEx Feeder network with ~100 daily flights and robust operational support.
  • Train into type — no type rating required; comprehensive aircraft training provided.
  • Join a multi-fleet operation (ATR, Caravan, SkyCourier) with broad geographic coverage and professional peers across 50+ bases.
  • Thrive in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment that values precision and reliability.

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain the SkyCourier? Submit your application with a current resume and flight-time summary. Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps.

  • Have ready: Resume/CV, logbook totals, FAA ATP, and valid Class 1 medical
  • Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

Mountain Air Cargo is an equal opportunity employer.

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