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Atlas Air First Officer

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 the world’s largest fleet of 747s as well as fleets of 777s, 767s, and 737s.  

The unrivaled Atlas Gateway travel program makes sure that all Atlas pilots have positive-space seats for every domestic commute and international gateway travel for crew living outside the U.S. (up to $1,250 each way), meaning no more flying standby or using a crash pad. It means our pilots live where they want to live – we pick up the cost of their stress-free commute.   

Living life to the fullest, our pilots choose routes and schedules that suit their lives.

Because a job at Atlas is more than a chance to fly, it is an opportunity to rise.

Join us.

Responsibilities

An Atlas Air First Officer (SIC) has full responsibility for the following:  

• Assists the Captain in the safe and efficient conduct of the flight 
• Proficiency in the duties and responsibilities required of a SIC 
• Advise the Captain of any abnormality during ground and flight operations 
• Be current and have operational knowledge of the Flight Operations Manual, Flight Crew Operating Manual, Jeppesen Airway Manual, and pertinent regulations 
• Constant awareness of all flight parameters, including on-time performance and the effect on customer flight schedules and customer service  
• Assists in emergency and abnormal/non-normal procedures 

NOTE: All candidates offered a position as a First Officer will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.107(5) Sub Part E.

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 hours
• 64-hour minimum monthly pay guarantee – commencing date of hire
• Company paid hotels in base, before/after trips and while on reserve
• Premium pay available for flying on days off
• Variety of schedules across different fleet types
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (Loss of License) Insurance
• Retirement Direct Contributions by the Company
• Paid Sick Days
• Travel benefits via MyID Travel for immediate family after 6 months of employment
• Various 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/ 

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.