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Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain — FedEx Feeder Operations
✈️ Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain — FedEx Feeder Operations
Advance your flight deck career with Mountain Air Cargo (MAC), a trusted FedEx feeder providing cargo flight and maintenance services across the Midwest and Eastern United States. We operate a mixed fleet of over 50 aircraft — including the ATR 42/72, Cessna 208 Caravan, and Cessna 408 SkyCourier — and fly around 100 daily segments under Part 121 and Part 135. Our pilots and mechanics are based in 50+ cities, supporting a high-reliability, safety-first operation.
🧭 The Mission
As a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain, you’ll operate scheduled FedEx feeder cargo services with precision and professionalism. You’ll execute thorough preflight planning, manage performance, weight and balance, and ensure secure, on-time cargo delivery. Expect varied weather, IFR environments, and the satisfaction of keeping critical logistics moving safely and efficiently.
- Conduct line operations under Part 121/135 as assigned
- Perform robust preflight/postflight, fuel, and performance planning
- Apply SOPs, CRM, and sterile cockpit discipline
- Uphold safety management and regulatory compliance at all times
- Represent MAC’s reliability and customer commitment on every leg
🧰 Minimum Requirements
- Total Time: 1,800 hours
- PIC Time: 500 hours
- Multi-Engine: 300 hours
- Turbine: 100 hours
- Flight Time Notes:
- 500 hours Cross-Country
- 100 hours Night
- 100 hours Instrument (75 must be in aircraft)
- 100 hours Turbine (exceptions may be made based on previous experience)
- License: CPL, ME (FAA)
- Medical: Class 1
- Language: ICAO ELP Level 4+
- Type Rating: Not required — training provided by MAC
🌟 Why Fly With MAC
- Operate the newest utility twin in the fleet: the Cessna 408 SkyCourier
- Structured training pathway — type rating not required (NTR-friendly)
- Stable schedules supporting essential logistics for a global integrator
- Safety-first culture with disciplined SOPs and mentorship
- Broad network and fleet variety create room to grow your career
📨 Ready to Apply?
If you meet the minimums and are eager to captain the SkyCourier in high-reliability FedEx feeder ops, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application and flight log highlights. Please note: FAA license holders only; visa sponsorship is not available.