Captain, Cessna 408 SkyCourier - Floater (Multi-Base)

Pilot Assessments; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Wellness reimbursements

Paid vacations and holidays

4-weeks-on / 1-week-off PTO schedule

Uniform allowance

Profit sharing

Access to CASS & KCM

Job summary

Mountain Air Cargo is seeking a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain – Floater to lead and support operations across bases in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. You will manage flight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance in a fast-paced cargo environment.

The role emphasizes IFR proficiency, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to rotate across bases to meet demand while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

Qualifications

• FAA ATP license (restricted accepted) with MEL.
• 1,800+ total hours; 500 PIC; 500 cross-country; 300 MEL.
• Night 100 hours and Instrument 100 hours (75 in aircraft).
• 100 hours turbine time.
• IFR proficiency and currency required.
• US work authorization; passport; US citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Cessna 408 SkyCourier safely and efficiently in a multi-crew cargo environment.
• Cover multiple bases and routes as a system floater, adapting to schedules and locations.
• Execute all phases of flight, including preflight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance.
• Maintain compliance with SOPs and FAA regulations under Parts 121/135.
• Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and FedEx ramp personnel to keep operations on time.
• Uphold IFR proficiency, professionalism, and safety.

Skills

FAA ATP (Restricted accepted) MEL

Total flight time 1,800 hrs

PIC time 500 hrs

Night & Instrument 100/100 hrs

Turbine time 100 hrs

IFR proficiency

US work authorization

Exception-based minimums considered

Job description

Mountain Air Cargo is seeking a Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain – Floater to lead and support operations across bases in the Midwest and Eastern U.S. You will manage flight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance in a fast-paced cargo environment.

The role emphasizes IFR proficiency, safety, and teamwork, with opportunities to rotate across bases to meet demand while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.