First Officer – Boeing Widebody Fleet

Fly Atlas Air as a Boeing First Officer

Flying with Atlas Air is a lifestyle like no other. Build a career around your life while making the extraordinary happen every day—carrying everything from the U.S. military and humanitarian aid to championship sports teams, music superstars, and global e‑commerce. With the world’s largest fleet of Boeing 747s and 777s, your flight path is worldwide and full of purpose.

Employment: Permanent
Fleet: Boeing widebody (including 747/777)
Type Rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
License: FAA ATP (required)
Medical: First Class
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
Commuting: Atlas Gateway program with positive‑space domestic seats; international gateway travel for crew living outside the U.S. covered up to $1,250 each way

✈️ The Atlas Air Difference

Our unrivaled Atlas Gateway travel program means no more flying standby or relying on crash pads. Live where you want—we’ll pick up the cost of your stress‑free commute. Choose routes and schedules that fit your life, and fly with a greater purpose on missions that move economies and support communities worldwide. At Atlas, it’s more than a chance to fly—it’s an opportunity to rise.

🧭 What You’ll Love

Global widebody flying across diverse missions and destinations
Positive‑space commuting and international gateway support for eligible crew
Type rating training provided—no Boeing type required to apply
Flexibility to align routes and schedules with your lifestyle
Professional growth on advanced Boeing flight decks

🧰 Minimum Requirements

Total time: Minimum 1,500 hours
Fixed‑wing time: Minimum 1,000 hours or 500 hours with a Part 121 or Part 135 operator, or rotary military flight training graduate with a minimum 250 PIC hours of fixed‑wing
ATP certificate (FAA)
Current First Class Medical
Excellent communication skills, proven leadership, and timely decision‑making
Thorough working knowledge of all Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to FAR Part 121 operations
Ability to work varying schedules including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, and holidays
Must adhere to Atlas Air First Officer Crewmember Uniform Appearance Standards

🌟 Preferred Experience

2,500+ hours total time operating in a Part 121, 135, 91, or Military environment
500+ hours turbine time
Recent flying experience (200+ hours within the last 12 months)
Significant widebody, PIC, Military and/or international flight experience
Experience with complex avionics (e.g., Boeing Honeywell, Boeing Collins, Collins Pro Line, Garmin G500/G1000/G3000/G5000)
Multi‑crew experience with strong CRM/TEM knowledge
Operations in complex airspace and sophisticated instrument procedures (e.g., LNAV/VNAV, RNAV approaches, FMC manipulation)

🧾 Additional Requirements

Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Hold a current and valid passport with no restrictions on international travel; ability to obtain entry visas for Atlas Air destinations
All passports must have a minimum of 24 months validity
Legal name (including compound last names) must match on passport, employment authorization documents (if applicable), and FAA licenses/permits
Ability to obtain CANPASS permit
Legally authorized to work in the United States and possess proper work authorization (U.S. citizen, permanent resident/green card, EAD, or other valid basis). No visa sponsorship provided.
Successfully complete a DOT pre‑employment drug test
Ability to pass a 10‑year security background check, the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA), and Pilot Records Database (PRD) evaluation
Ability to provide 5 years of domestic and/or foreign training records or adequate supporting documentation

📨 Ready to Rise?

Bring your skill, professionalism, and purpose to a global widebody leader. If you meet the requirements above, apply now to launch your Atlas Air journey.

Atlas Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a safe, drug‑free workplace.

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