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Metroliner First Officer – El Paso, TX (Non‑Type Rated Welcome)
✈️ Metroliner First Officer – El Paso, TX
- Aircraft: Metroliner (SA227)
- Base: El Paso, Texas (must relocate)
- Licenses: FAA CPL + IR + ME
- Medical: Class 1
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided (must be authorized to work in the U.S.)
- Type Rating: Not required (company training provided)
🧭 The Opportunity
🧰 What You’ll Do
- Operate the Metroliner as SIC in Part 135 cargo operations, upholding SOPs and a just culture of safety.
- Execute all phases of flight: preflight planning, performance, W&B, IFR procedures, and post-flight duties.
- Collaborate with Dispatch/MX to ensure aircraft readiness and on-time cargo performance.
- Use an EFB (iPad) for charts, company manuals, flight releases, and performance.
- Adapt to variable schedules, after-hour callouts, and extensive travel as mission needs dictate.
📐 Minimum Requirements
- Total Time: 800 hours
- PIC: 250 hours
- Multi-Engine: 75 hours
- Turbine: 40 hours
- License: CPL, IR, ME (FAA)
- Medical: Class 1
- Type Rating: Not required (Training Provided)
🧾 Additional Requirements
- Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- Current Passport (passport cards are not accepted).
- Successful completion of pre-employment DOT drug screening and all required background checks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an airport SIDA badge.
- Willingness and ability to relocate to the El Paso, TX base and travel extensively.
- Ability to work various shifts, overtime, and after-hour call outs.
- iPad required when reporting for duty.
- Visa sponsorship is not provided.
🌟 Preferred Experience
- Previous Part 135 experience.
- Familiarity with Metroliner/SA227 operations.
- Prior cargo experience.
🚀 Why This Role
- Build valuable multi-engine turbine time in a demanding, professional 135 environment.
- Structured training with progression opportunities and real-world IFR decision-making.
- Be part of a mission-driven team keeping critical cargo moving on time.

