Western Global Airlines

First Officer (Home based - US)

First Officer (Home based) - B747-400 or MD11 Fleet type

$30,000 sign-on bonus**

Want to join The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline? Then look no further!

Western Global Airlines provides air cargo charter flights worldwide. We are your premier 21st century, high-tech air cargo platform servicing customers in e-commerce, express, freight forwarding, logistics, nonprofit, and governmental organizations.

The First Officer is Second-in-Command of the flight. While acting in this capacity, the First Officer shall comply with all regulations and directives pertaining to the conduct of the flight in a manner suitable to the Captain. Tour of duty is 17 days away from home base.

Essential Duties

  • Ensures that he/she operates in accordance with Western Global Airlines’ approved/accepted manuals and, as applicable, the Operations Specifications, 14 CFRs, FAA Orders, Airworthiness Directives, Advisory Circulars, Directives, and Manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Complies with all administrative programs, including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (e.g., physicals, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned.


Education And Technical Requirements

  • Hold a current and valid FAA ATPL.
  • Hold a valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
  • Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • ICAO English Level IV.
  • 2500 hours of total flying experience minimum.
  • No history of accidents or incidents.
  • A valid passport allowing unrestricted international travel.
  • Previous part 121 airline / aviation experience preferred.
  • As this is a safety sensitive role, must possess the ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and 10-year background check.


Preferred Skills

  • College degree in Aviation or related field.
  • Previous B747-400 / Boeing aircraft type rating or MD-11 / Airbus aircraft type rating.
  • Payable after 24 months of continuous service.


If you are looking for a fascinating, challenging and meaningful career in the airline industry, we encourage you to contact us. We take pride in finding and hiring the best people and providing them with opportunities to grow and excel.

Drug Free/EOE
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Management and Manufacturing
  • Industries

    Airlines and Aviation

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