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Metroliner Captain – SA227 (Training Provided)

✈️ Take command as a Metroliner Captain

Step into the left seat of the Fairchild Swearingen SA227 Metroliner and lead safe, efficient turboprop operations. This is a permanent, non-type-rated opportunity with full training provided for qualified captains who bring strong multi-engine turbine experience and proven professionalism in a FAR 121/135 environment.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Aircraft: Fairchild Swearingen SA227 Metroliner (turboprop)
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
  • Operation: Part FAR 135 (candidates with Part 121 or 135 experience required)
  • License: FAA CPL with IR and ME
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Currency: Current IPC or 121/135 recurrent within the past 6 months
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Serve as Pilot-in-Command of SA227 Metroliner operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and airmanship.
  • Lead and mentor flight crew, execute SOPs, and maintain strict adherence to company and regulatory requirements.
  • Plan and conduct flights in all weather conditions within aircraft and regulatory limits, managing performance and weight/balance.
  • Coordinate effectively with dispatch, maintenance, and ground operations to deliver on-time, reliable service.
  • Keep meticulous records, complete reports, and participate in training and checking as required.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

  • Total time: 1,800 hours
  • PIC time: 1,000 hours
  • Multi-engine: 250 hours
  • Turbine: 100 hours
  • Cross-country: 500 hours (point-to-point)
  • Instrument: 100 hours (50 in aircraft)
  • Night: 100 hours
  • Experience: Previous FAR 121 or 135 experience
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided
  • Licensing: FAA CPL, IR, ME
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Currency: IPC or Part 121/135 recurrent within past 6 months

🌟 Preferred

  • Previous multi-turbine PIC experience strongly preferred.

🧰 Compliance and additional requirements

  • Maintain a valid passport; no visa or other travel restrictions.
  • Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • High-performance and complex endorsements required.
  • Meet airport badging requirements, including a TSA security background check.
  • Successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screening and other required background checks.
  • Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company insurance criteria.

📨 How to apply

Ready to lead from the left seat? Apply with your resume and include:

  • Summary of flight time meeting the minimums above
  • Copy of FAA certificates (CPL, IR, ME) and medical
  • Passport and FCC permit details
  • Recent training records (IPC or 121/135 recurrent)

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.