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Metroliner First Officer – El Paso Cargo Operations

Launch your turbine career as a Metroliner First Officer in El Paso

Join a high-reliability Part 135 cargo operation flying the Fairchild Swearingen SA227 Metroliner. This permanent, non–type rated opportunity is ideal for commercially minded pilots ready to build multi-engine turbine time, sharpen IFR proficiency, and grow within a safety-first, schedule-driven environment. Training is provided, and you’ll be at the heart of our operation at the El Paso, Texas base.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Base: El Paso, Texas (ELP) — relocation required
  • Operation: Part 135 Cargo
  • Aircraft: Fairchild Swearingen SA227 Metroliner
  • Type Rating: Not required (Training Provided)
  • Licenses Accepted: FAA
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ The opportunity

As a Metroliner First Officer, you’ll serve as SIC under Part 135, supporting safe, compliant, and on-time cargo operations across a dynamic network. Expect a hands-on, professional environment where standardization, communication, and precision matter—and where every flight meaningfully advances your experience and career trajectory.

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Operate the Metroliner as SIC in accordance with FAA regulations, company SOPs, and Part 135 standards.
  • Execute thorough preflight planning, performance calculations, and weight & balance; maintain strong IFR proficiency.
  • Use an iPad EFB to manage current charts, manuals, and flight releases; ensure device readiness each duty period.
  • Coordinate with Dispatch and Maintenance; monitor MEL/CDL items and support safe, efficient decision-making.
  • Oversee cargo integrity and loading compliance; safeguard security and on-time dispatch.
  • Practice effective CRM and contribute to a just culture, SMS reporting, and continuous improvement.
  • Work variable schedules (nights, weekends, holidays), respond to after-hour call outs, and travel extensively.
  • Relocate to and operate primarily from the El Paso, TX base.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

  • Total time: 800 hours
  • PIC time: 250 hours
  • Multi-engine: 75 hours
  • Turbine: 40 hours
  • License Required: CPL, IR, ME
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Accepted Licenses: FAA
  • NTR: Yes (non–type rated applicants welcome)

🌟 Additional requirements

  • Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
  • Current passport (passport cards are not accepted)
  • Successful completion of pre-employment DOT drug screening and other required background checks
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an airport SIDA badge
  • iPad required when reporting for duty
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to the El Paso, Texas base and travel extensively
  • Ability to work various shifts, overtime, and after-hour call outs

🚀 Preferred experience

  • Part 135 experience
  • Familiarity with company aircraft/Metroliner operations
  • Previous cargo experience

📨 How to take the next step

Ready to bring your professionalism to a fast-moving cargo flight deck? Apply with your resume and pilot documents (license, medical, logbook summary, FCC permit, and passport). Show us your commitment to safety, reliability, and teamwork—and we’ll provide the training and turbine platform to help you grow.

Applicants must have work authorization; employer visa sponsorship is not provided.

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