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Air Cargo Carriers, LLC

Air Cargo Carriers, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a regional cargo airline specializing in air freight services. The airline operates a fleet of turboprop aircraft, including Cessna Caravan and Shorts 360 models, providing essential cargo transportation services for major logistics companies. Air Cargo Carriers serves various U.S. destinations with a strong focus on regional and short-haul routes. The airline’s pilots and crew are key to its efficient operations, and the company continues to expand its fleet and operations to meet the growing demands of the air cargo industry.

Airline Notes

  • Founded in 1986, Air Cargo Carriers (IATA: 2Q, ICAO: SNC, ATC callsign “Night Cargo”) is the largest civilian operator of Shorts aircraft in the world

  • The airline specializes in scheduled feeder services for UPS, DHL, and FedEx, with a focus on servicing the Caribbean from its hub in San Juan (SJU), where its largest crew base is located

  • Air Cargo Carriers offers a competitive benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, insurance, and a 401K plan

  • Pilots receive competitive pay, with first-year First Officer salaries starting at $43,260, while Captains can earn up to $90,000 by year two.

NOTE: Qualified Applicants will not be contacted via phone by the recruitment department until they have been selected for an interview opportunity. 

  • You must be a US Citizen or a Permanent resident who has resided in the US for 5 yrs. (Due to our customers’ requirements, there are no exceptions to this qualification).

  • You must have a Commercial Multi Engine and Instrument Rating

  • You must have a valid US passport 

  • You must be able to verify your previous employment dates for a 10 yr. period with each past employer, as per our USPS postal route contract requirements if you have been working that long

  • You must be willing to relocate as FO candidates are not promised a base location before hiring and open base availability it is not always known at the beginning of a Ground School

  • You must upload a resume with a complete 10-year work history, if applicable

  • Your resume must include past non-aviation jobs within that timeframe) with month and dates of employment or school dates

  • All of the application questions must be completed in its entirety

  • The selection order for Qualified FO Candidates on the waiting list for an interview opportunity is by total time in the following order:

  1. 800 TT to 1100 + TT by the date of their initial application

  2. 500 TT to 800 TT by the date of their initial application

  3. <500 TT are selected by the date of their initial application for any remaining openings

  • Once the interview schedule is opened, the selected candidates are notified via email to set up a vetting phone interview with the recruiter and to answer any questions at that time.

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Airline Type

Cargo

Number of Pilots

100

Number of Aircraft in Fleet

30

Number of Domiciles

12

Union

None

Fleet

C208: 3
SD3-30: 1
SD3-60: 26

Domiciles

CRW
MYR
SAV
SBO
SJU
DNV
ASW
BKW
MIA
BQN
PHX
MKE

Airline Notes

  • Founded in 1986, Air Cargo Carriers (IATA: 2Q, ICAO: SNC, ATC callsign “Night Cargo”) is the largest civilian operator of Shorts aircraft in the world

  • The airline specializes in scheduled feeder services for UPS, DHL, and FedEx, with a focus on servicing the Caribbean from its hub in San Juan (SJU), where its largest crew base is located

  • Air Cargo Carriers offers a competitive benefits package, including PTO, paid holidays, insurance, and a 401K plan

  • Pilots receive competitive pay, with first-year First Officer salaries starting at $43,260, while Captains can earn up to $90,000 by year two.

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