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Sierra West Airlines

Metroliner First Officer – El Paso, TX (Non‑Type Rated Welcome)

✈️ Metroliner First Officer – El Paso, TX

Employment: Permanent · SIC · Part 135 Cargo · NTR (Training Provided)

  • 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

Join a high-performance Part 135 cargo team as a Metroliner First Officer based in El Paso. You’ll fly multi-engine turbine aircraft, sharpen your IFR skills, and build meaningful time while supporting time-critical freight across an expansive route structure. This is a permanent, on-site role for pilots ready to relocate and embrace a dynamic, 24/7 operation.

🧰 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.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to step up to the Metroliner flight deck in El Paso? Submit your resume and pilot qualifications summary, including flight-time breakdowns and license/medical details. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.