Mountain Air Cargo
Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) is a well-established cargo airline headquartered in North Carolina, specializing in feeder services for FedEx Express. Founded in 1974, MAC operates a fleet of over 50 aircraft, including Cessna C208 Caravans and ATR-42/72 turboprops. The airline services numerous routes across the eastern and central United States, the Caribbean, and parts of South America, with approximately 100 daily flights. MAC employs over 200 pilots and maintains multiple crew bases to support its operations, including hubs in key regional airports. Known for its reliability and strong partnership with FedEx, Mountain Air Cargo plays a critical role in connecting smaller communities and markets to larger logistics networks.
Airline Notes
Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) offers an Executive Referral Program for qualified ATR Captains to transition to FedEx mainline, as part of the Purple Runway
A FedEx Pathways Program. All pilots are provided with EFBs on iPads, and the airline participates in both CASS and KCM programs.
As a FedEx feeder operator, MAC's international operations include services to the Caribbean, with all of the airline's aircraft owned by FedEx.
Throughout its 40+ year history, MAC has never experienced a pilot layoff.
The airline operates under the IATA code C2, ICAO code MTN, and ATC callsign "Mountain."
Qualifications:
C-208 SIC
800 TT
500 PIC
Commercial Pilot Certificate Single Engine Land
1st Class Medical
Current Passport
US Citizen or U.S. Work authorization
C-208 PIC
1200 TT
500 PIC
Commercial Pilot Certificate Single-Engine Land
500 Cross-country
100 Night
75 Instrument (50 “in actual flight”)
2nd Class Medical (1st Class Medical Required for International and some Florida Bases)
C-408 SIC
800 TT
500 PIC
Commercial Pilot Certificate Multi Engine Land
1st Class Medical
Current Passport
US Citizen or U.S. Work authorization
C-408 PIC
1800 hours Total time
300 Multi Engine Land
500 PIC
Commercial MEL
500 Cross Country
100 Night
100 Instrument (75 must be in aircraft)
100 Turbine*Exceptions can be made based on type of previous experience
*Exceptions can be made based on type of previous experience
ATR First Officer Requirements:
1500 TT (or RATP minimums as applicable)
500 PIC
50 MEL
Commercial or Restricted Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Multi-Engine Land (ATP-CTP provided for new hires)
1st Class Medical
Current Passport
US Citizen or U.S. Work authorization
ATR Captain Requirements:
2500 TT
500 PIC
1000 MEL
300 Turbine / Turboprop
Meet FAR 121.436(a)(3)
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate Multi-Engine Land
1st Class Medical
Current Passport
US Citizen or U.S. Work authorization
Mountain Air Cargo will provide new hires or upgrades with an approved ATP-CTP course.
MAC will consider qualified new hires as direct entry Captain for the ATR and C408
Captains will sit in either seat - left or right - and still receive Captain's pay.
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Airline Type
Cargo
Number of Pilots
130
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
75
Number of Domiciles
4
Union
None
Fleet
ATR42: 9
ATR 600 F: 2
ATR72: 9
C208: 36
C408: 11
Domiciles
IND
MEM
SJU
BQN
Airline Notes
Mountain Air Cargo (MAC) offers an Executive Referral Program for qualified ATR Captains to transition to FedEx mainline, as part of the Purple Runway
A FedEx Pathways Program. All pilots are provided with EFBs on iPads, and the airline participates in both CASS and KCM programs.
As a FedEx feeder operator, MAC's international operations include services to the Caribbean, with all of the airline's aircraft owned by FedEx.
Throughout its 40+ year history, MAC has never experienced a pilot layoff.
The airline operates under the IATA code C2, ICAO code MTN, and ATC callsign "Mountain."