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MD-80 First Officer — Laredo, TX (Lower 48 Cargo & Passenger Ops)
MD-80 First Officer — Lower 48 Operations
Join Everts Air as an MD-80 First Officer flying Lower-48 routes from Laredo, TX. You’ll operate safely and professionally under Part 121, supporting time-critical cargo and select passenger missions while enjoying CASS jumpseat privileges and KCM access.
✈️ What you’ll do
- Operate the MD-80 as First Officer in full compliance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies and procedures.
- Arrive legally current, proficient, and adequately rested for every assignment; maintain and verify current airway and airport charts before departure.
- Support the Captain with preflight planning, checklists, and a visual aircraft inspection; assume pilot monitoring duties including normal radio calls and position reports.
- Secondarily assume the Captain’s responsibilities as directed; perform other flight duties as assigned by the Captain.
- For passenger operations, assist the flight attendant with escorting, enplaning, and deplaning as needed.
- Oversee or monitor fuel servicing in coordination with an Everts Air Cargo mechanic or other authorized personnel.
- Supervise cargo loading/unloading or closely observe third-party handling to ensure:
- Loads match the load schedule/plan;
- Cargo is properly secured and within limits; and
- No damage occurs to the loading system, aircraft structure, or cargo.
- On completion of flights, audit the trip envelope to confirm all required documents are present; initial the envelope checklist as required.
- Attend annual recurrent training, complete assigned Computer Based Training on time, maintain 90-day currency, and perform additional duties as assigned.
🧭 What you bring
- Pilot certificates: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP — unrestricted or restricted) or Commercial Pilot certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
- Medical: Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
- Qualifications: Meets 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 61 Subpart G standards through training, experience, and expertise.
- Knowledge: Full understanding of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices under 14 CFR Parts 1, 23, 25, 67, 91, and 121; company OpSpecs; maintenance and airworthiness standards; and company manuals.
- Clearances: Ability to pass a drug test and airport criminal-history background check; commitment to a drug-free workplace per company policies.
- Other: Valid U.S. driver’s license and valid U.S. passport.
🧰 How you’ll fly safely
- Adhere to company SOPs, checklists, and all applicable 14 CFR requirements.
- Maintain professional communication and CRM; make normal radio calls and position reports while pilot monitoring.
- Verify weight-and-balance and loading per the load plan; ensure securement and aircraft integrity throughout handling.
- Keep documents complete and accurate in the trip envelope at each flight’s conclusion.
🌟 Pay & benefits
- $115 per block hour (non-exempt).
- CASS carrier participation with full jumpseat privileges and Known Crewmember (KCM) access.
- Group medical, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Floating holiday and paid time off.
- Jury duty pay.
- Employee discounts.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
📚 Training & currency
- Annual recurrent training and timely completion of assigned CBT.
- Maintain 90-day currency and all required qualifications for Part 121 operations.