SkyLease Cargo
SkyLease Air Cargo, based in Miami, Florida, operates with a fleet consisting of two Boeing 747-400 freighters and one Boeing MD-11F, focusing primarily on domestic and international cargo services. The airline is a key player in the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) sector, offering flexible cargo solutions. Its aircraft are based at Miami International Airport (KMIA), and the airline provides cargo services to various global destinations. While detailed information on the exact number of pilots is limited, it’s clear that the airline maintains a substantial crew to support its operations. SkyLease Cargo has been active in global freight services, and its operations are especially known for the use of widebody freighters, catering to a range of industries.
Airline Notes
The airline operates worldwide contracts, offering 12 days off per short month and 13 days off during long months.
Any duty time exceeding 18 hours is compensated at 150% of the base hourly rate, and deadhead flight time counts as half toward the minimum guarantee.
New crew members are paid 50% of the monthly guarantee from the start of training until the completion of Operating Experience (OE), or two months from the hire date, whichever comes first.
In November 2017, the company offered a 20% salary increase.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
The airline’s IATA code is GG, ICAO code is KYE, and its ATC callsign is "Sky Cube."
Qualifications:
Minimum 1500 hrs total time
1000 PIC. (Part. 121 experience, heavy jet and glass time preferred).
Current multi-engine ATP
Ability to pass a 10 yr background check, fingerprints and drug screening.
Be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
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Airline Type
Cargo
Number of Pilots
70
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
2
Number of Domiciles
1
Union
SLPA
Fleet
747-400: 2
Domiciles
MIA
Airline Notes
The airline operates worldwide contracts, offering 12 days off per short month and 13 days off during long months.
Any duty time exceeding 18 hours is compensated at 150% of the base hourly rate, and deadhead flight time counts as half toward the minimum guarantee.
New crew members are paid 50% of the monthly guarantee from the start of training until the completion of Operating Experience (OE), or two months from the hire date, whichever comes first.
In November 2017, the company offered a 20% salary increase.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance.
The airline’s IATA code is GG, ICAO code is KYE, and its ATC callsign is "Sky Cube."