First Officer

Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us! At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety, service excellence, integrity, innovation, teamwork, and responsibility. With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here. Atlas Air First Officer Information Flying with Atlas Air is a lifestyle like no other. Here, our pilots enjoy the flexibility of a career built around their lives and the fulfillment of making the extraordinary happen every single day. Flying with a greater purpose, our pilots carry everything from the U.S. military to humanitarian aid, sports teams to music superstars, e-commerce to economies - and do so with an unrivaled fleet of Boeing 747, 777 and 767 aircraft. Because a job at Atlas is more than a chance to fly, it is an opportunity to rise. Job Requirements Hold a current unrestricted FAA ATP certificate with an airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit Hold a current and valid passport with no restrictions on international travel, including the ability to obtain entry visas for locations in which Atlas Air operates All passports should have a minimum of 24 months validityLegal name (including compound last names) must match on passport, employment authorization documents (if applicable) and FAA licenses and permitsAbility to obtain CANPASS permit (Canadian Customs program)Legally authorized to work in the United States and possess proper working documents (meaning you are a U.S. citizen, you have a permanent resident ‘green card,’ an EAD, or other basis to work legally within the U.S.) Successfully complete a DOT pre-employment drug test Minimum age of 23 years of age and the maximum age of 65 as pilot positions are subject to FAA 121 mandatory retirement regulations Ability to pass a 10-year security background check, the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA), and Pilot Records Database (PRD) evaluation Ability to provide 5 years of domestic and/or foreign (if applicable) training records or adequate supporting documentationAbility to work varying schedules including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, and holidaysThorough working knowledge of all Federal Aviation Regulations applicable to FAR Part 121 OperationsMust be able to adhere to the Atlas Air First Officer Crewmember Uniform Appearance StandardsExcellent communication skillsProven leadership abilityAccurate and timely decision-making skills Minimum Required Flight Hours Minimum of 1,500 hours of total timeMinimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing time -or- 500 hours with a 121 or 135 operator, or rotary Military flight training graduate with a minimum 250 PIC fixed wing hours Preferred Qualifications 2500 hours of total time operating in an FAA part 121, 135, 91 or Military environment500 hours of turbine timeRecent flying experience (greater than 200 hours within the last 12 months)Significant wide-body, PIC, Military AND/OR international flight experience, complex avionics, (e.g., Boeing Honeywell, Boeing Collins, Collins Proline, Garmin G500/G1000/G3000/G5000)Multi-crew experience with knowledge of CRM/TEMOperations in complex airspace with significant experience in sophisticated instrument work, e.g. LNAV/VNAV or RNAV approaches and/or FMC manipulationBachelor’s Degree in Aviation Flight, Aviation Management, or related field preferred; or equivalent experience NOTE: We consider numerous factors when evaluating flight hours, including: Complexity of aircraft flownNature and type of flight operationsRecency, quality, quantity, and verifiability of flight time and associated logs Benefits As a First Officer Being a First Officer at Atlas Air is a job like no other, and it calls for benefits like no other. We offer a world of benefits and perks to take care of you and your family, no matter which fleet you fly. Positive Airline tickets for your commute for those living more than 130 miles from their base within the U.S., and international gateway travel for crew living outside the U.S. (up to $1,250 each way)Business Class for Domestic and International Travel while deadheading greater than 4.5 hours64-hour minimum monthly pay guarantee – commencing date of hireCompany paid hotels in base, before/after trips and while on reservePremium pay available for flying on days offVariety of schedules across different fleet typesProfit Sharing PlanBasic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceLong Term Disability (Loss of License) InsuranceRetirement Direct Contributions by the CompanyPaid Sick DaysTravel benefits via MyID Travel for immediate family after 6 months of employmentVarious voluntary benefits, including; Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, and more! Learn more about our team, our fleet, our flights, and our purpose here at Tailwinds: https://www.atlasairworldwide.com/tailwinds-atlas-air-worldwide-blog/ At Atlas Air Worldwide, we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.