Ameristar Air Cargo
Tom Wachendorfer, Jr. started a charter operation with a single aircraft at the Addison airport in 1987. Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc., a part 135 air taxi operation, was incorporated in 1988, and Wachendorfer was the company’s first pilot and mechanic. In 1999, Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc., a part 121 airline, was formed. Both companies first focused on cargo operations and expanded into passenger operations. We have bases near Dallas, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan. Tom Wachendorfer is the sole owner of Ameristar Jet Charter, Inc., and Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc., dba Ameristar Charters. Beyond our charter expertise, Ameristar aircraft have appeared in print ads, music videos, television, and movies.
Airline Notes
Basic minimum qualifications:
ATP certificate with an unrestricted turbojet type rating (DC9/MD80 preferred),
3000 hours total flight time
min 500 hours turbojet
FAR 121 experience preferred,
FCC radio license
1st Class Medical Certificate
computer literate desired
Candidates must not have reached their 65th birthday
Candidates must currently be authorized to work in the United States
Training agreement, successful completion of TSA security and PRIA background checks and current passport required.
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Airline Type
Cargo, Charter
Number of Pilots
16
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
16
Number of Domiciles
2
Union
None
Fleet
DC-9: 4
Falcon 20: 10
737-200: 2
Domiciles
DAL
DTW