First Officer (Home based - US)
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Western Global Airlines
Estero, FL, US
Summary
The First Officer serves as the Second-in-Command, ensuring all flight operations comply with FAA regulations, company manuals, and safety directives. They are responsible for maintaining currency requirements and adhering to administrative policies while operating the MD11 fleet.
Job Description
First Officer (Home based) - MD11 Fleet type (October 5, 2026 class date)
Want to join The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline? Then look no further!
Western Global Airlines provides air cargo charter flights worldwide. We are your premier 21st century, high-tech air cargo platform servicing customers in e-commerce, express, freight forwarding, logistics, nonprofit, and governmental organizations.
The First Officer is Second-in-Command of the flight. While acting in this capacity, the First Officer shall comply with all regulations and directives pertaining to the conduct of the flight in a manner suitable to the Captain. Tour of duty is 17 days away from home base.
Essential Duties
- Ensures that he/she operates in accordance with Western Global Airlines’ approved/accepted manuals and, as applicable, the Operations Specifications, 14 CFRs, FAA Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Directives, and Manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Complies with all administrative programs, including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (e.g., physicals, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned.
Education and Technical Requirements
- Hold a current and valid FAA ATPL.
- Hold a valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
- ICAO English Level IV.
- 2500 hours of total flying experience minimum.
- No history of accidents or incidents.
- A valid US passport allowing unrestricted international travel due to military contract requirements.
- Previous part 121 airline / aviation experience preferred.
- As this is a safety sensitive role, must possess the ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and 10-year background check.
Preferred / Ideal Skills
- College degree in Aviation or related field.
- Previous B747-400 / Boeing aircraft type rating or MD-11 / Airbus aircraft type rating.
- 1000 hours of flight time under Part 121 operations.
- Up to 500 hours of military flight time as pilot in command (PIC) of a multiengine, turbine-powered, fixed-wing airplane can count towards the 1,000-hour requirement.
- A PIC in operations under either § 135.243(a)(1) or § 91.1053(a)(2)(i), or any combination of these.
If you are looking for a fascinating, challenging and meaningful career in the airline industry, we encourage you to contact us. We take pride in finding and hiring the best people and providing them with opportunities to grow and excel.
Drug Free/EOE
Western Global Airlines has redefined the contracted air cargo transportation services model, which had been static for almost 50 years, by developing an improved model that offers airlines and logistics companies truly variable and flexible capacity.
We created the industry’s lowest cost and most responsive air cargo operating platform, custom-tailored to satisfy the changing requirements of each customer, with high reliability, 24/7/365.
Our contracted air cargo transportation services offer our customers a turn-key air cargo operation at a lower cost and more flexibility than if they performed it themselves.
OUR STRENGTHS BENEFIT OUR CUSTOMERS:
The entire organization is structured for unmatched flexibility and responsiveness to our customers’ evolving needs throughout the world, including last-minute changes.
Streamlined efficiencies and advanced technology, in-house expertise, and vertical integration support our low-cost, high-service model.
We own all our 19 wide-body aircraft, spare engines, extensive parts inventory, maintenance support, warehouses, and offices.
We created Team WGA - a people-friendly environment where teamwork, cooperation, and excellence throughout the company are encouraged and rewarded.
As one of the largest providers of worldwide commercial air cargo transportation services, our tremendous critical mass ensures that our customers receive the cost savings they want.
We have proven ourselves with some of the world’s most discerning blue-chip logistics companies.
Founded
2013
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Airlines and Aviation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Estero, FL
Western Global Airlines has redefined the contracted air cargo transportation services model, which had been static for almost 50 years, by developing an improved model that offers airlines and logistics companies truly variable and flexible capacity.
We created the industry’s lowest cost and most responsive air cargo operating platform, custom-tailored to satisfy the changing requirements of each customer, with high reliability, 24/7/365.
Our contracted air cargo transportation services offer our customers a turn-key air cargo operation at a lower cost and more flexibility than if they performed it themselves.
OUR STRENGTHS BENEFIT OUR CUSTOMERS:
The entire organization is structured for unmatched flexibility and responsiveness to our customers’ evolving needs throughout the world, including last-minute changes.
Streamlined efficiencies and advanced technology, in-house expertise, and vertical integration support our low-cost, high-service model.
We own all our 19 wide-body aircraft, spare engines, extensive parts inventory, maintenance support, warehouses, and offices.
We created Team WGA - a people-friendly environment where teamwork, cooperation, and excellence throughout the company are encouraged and rewarded.
As one of the largest providers of worldwide commercial air cargo transportation services, our tremendous critical mass ensures that our customers receive the cost savings they want.
We have proven ourselves with some of the world’s most discerning blue-chip logistics companies.
Founded
2013
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Airlines and Aviation
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Estero, FL
