Ameriflight
Ameriflight, founded in 1968, is the largest Part 135 cargo airline in the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, it operates a fleet of 156 aircraft, including Beech 1900C, Saab 340, and Metroliner aircraft. The airline serves over 200 communities across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, providing critical services for companies like UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Ameriflight operates more than 1,500 departures per week, ensuring reliable freight deliveries. The company is known for its significant role in the air cargo network, handling everything from medical supplies to vital goods for remote locations. Ameriflight has a pilot workforce that is represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), and it offers various pilot career pathways with major airlines like UPS and Allegiant  .
Airline Notes
All Pilot Positions
Commercial Pilot License with multi-engine land and instrument rating or Airline Transport Pilot License Current Instrument Proficiency Check
English Proficient
High Performance and Complex logbook endorsements
FAA Medical, First or Second Class
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current Passport Eligibility to work in the United States
Valid driver’s license
First Officer Position:
EMB120 FO:
500 TT
25 ME
100 XC (defined as point to point)
50 night
350 PIC
75 instrument
CFI required
SAAB340 FO:
500 TT
25 ME
100 XC (defined as point to point)
50 night
350 PIC
75 instrument
CFI required
ACP FO:
750 TT
50 ME
300 XC (defined as point to point)
100 night
500 PIC
75 instrument
CFI preferred
Captain Positions:
BE99 Captain:
1,200 TT
50 ME
500 XC (defined as point to point)
100 night
500 PIC
75 instrument
BE1900 Captain:
1,800 TT
250 ME
500 XC (defined as point to point)
100 night
1,000 PIC
100 instrument
100 Turbine
121 or 135 experience
SA227 Captain
2,000 TT
250 ME
500 XC (defined as point to point)
100 night
1,000 PIC
100 instrument
200 Turbine
121 or 135 experience
EMB120 Captain:
3,000 TT
500 ME
500 XC (defined as point to point)
100 night
1,000 PIC
200 instrument
500 Turbine
121 or 135 experience
SAAB340 Captain:
3,000 TT
500 ME
500 XC (defined as point to point)
100 night
1,000 PIC
200 instrument
500 Turbine
121 or 135 experience
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Airline Type
Cargo
Number of Pilots
185
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
156
Number of Domiciles
18
Union
ALPA
Fleet
B1900C: 25
BE99: 56
EMB120: 12
SA227: 45
Domiciles
ONT
DFW
PDX
PHX
SDF
SJU
SLC
BFI
BUF
BUR
OMA
CVG
SUS
LAN
MHT
SAT
ABQ
BQN