Lynden Air Cargo
Lynden Air Cargo, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, specializes in transporting freight to some of the most remote locations in the world. The airline operates a fleet of seven Lockheed L-382 Hercules aircraft, which are the civilian variant of the C-130 military cargo plane. These aircraft are well-suited for challenging environments and unpaved runways, making Lynden a critical provider of freight services across Alaska, the Pacific Rim, and even global humanitarian missions. The airline's pilots, numbering approximately 40, operate from its primary base in Anchorage, with operations extending to various international destinations. Established in 1995 as part of the larger Lynden family of transportation companies, Lynden Air Cargo has a reputation for reliability and expertise in specialized air freight operations, including contracts with the U.S. military and emergency relief organizations.
Airline Notes
Lynden Air Cargo transports a diverse range of cargo, including mail, mining supplies to the Arctic, aircraft engines, military equipment, and oil and gas supplies, serving destinations worldwide.
Its fleet of Hercules aircraft is capable of landing on gravel, ice, and very short airstrips, carrying payloads of up to 48,000 pounds.
The airline holds an FAA exemption allowing it to land within 80% of measured field lengths.
Pilots are domiciled in Anchorage or assigned to a U.S. gateway system, determined during the interview.
Gateway crews are flown commercially by the company to their required locations.
Anchorage-based pilots benefit from a 75-hour guarantee, which includes an "additional hour of guarantee per show" for AM, PM, and midnight lines.
Qualifications:
Certificates/Licenses/Registration:
5000 Total Hours
Airline Pilot Transport Pilot Certificate (or completion of ATP-CTP and required aeronautical experience)
Multi-engine Rating
Class I Medical Certificate
Simulator Flight Evaluation
Current Driver License
Current US Passport
College Degree Prefered
Alaska or international Experience Prefered
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Airline Type
Cargo
Number of Pilots
75
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
9
Number of Domiciles
1
Union
None
Fleet
Hercules (L382): 9
Domiciles
ANC
Airline Notes
Lynden Air Cargo transports a diverse range of cargo, including mail, mining supplies to the Arctic, aircraft engines, military equipment, and oil and gas supplies, serving destinations worldwide.
Its fleet of Hercules aircraft is capable of landing on gravel, ice, and very short airstrips, carrying payloads of up to 48,000 pounds.
The airline holds an FAA exemption allowing it to land within 80% of measured field lengths.
Pilots are domiciled in Anchorage or assigned to a U.S. gateway system, determined during the interview.
Gateway crews are flown commercially by the company to their required locations.
Anchorage-based pilots benefit from a 75-hour guarantee, which includes an "additional hour of guarantee per show" for AM, PM, and midnight lines.