First Officer – Lockheed L-382 Hercules | Lynden Air Cargo
About the role
First Officer – Lockheed L-382 Hercules | Lynden Air Cargo
Lynden Air Cargo is a US-based Part 121 all-cargo airline headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska. Operating a fleet of L-382 Hercules aircraft, the company serves destinations throughout Alaska, across the United States and internationally.
Lynden Air Cargo combines the close-knit working environment of a smaller company with the operational reach and opportunities of a global organisation. Its operations support the transportation of mail, freight and other essential cargo, including missions to remote and challenging locations.
Lynden Air Cargo is seeking experienced First Officers to join its Hercules flight operations team in Anchorage. This position offers the opportunity to fly the Lockheed L-382 Hercules in domestic and international cargo operations, including routes serving remote communities and demanding operating environments.
The First Officer works under the authority of the Pilot-in-Command (PIC), supporting the safe and efficient conduct of each flight while ensuring the protection of the aircraft, crew and cargo. Candidates should bring sound judgement, professionalism and a strong commitment to operational safety.
Requirements
- Minimum 5,000 hours of pilot experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as described in the source advertisement.
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, or completion of ATP Certification Training Program (ATP-CTP) and the required aeronautical experience.
- Multi-engine rating.
- Valid FAA Class I Medical Certificate.
- Successful completion of a simulator flight evaluation.
- Valid driver's licence.
- Valid passport.
- High school diploma or GED; a college degree is preferred.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions, including access to foreign military bases.
- Availability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays, and to spend extended periods away from home.
- Strong reading comprehension, written communication, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
- International operations or Alaska flying experience.
Package highlights
- Medical insurance: Two medical plans, with employee-only coverage available from $0 per month according to the advertisement.
- Family healthcare: Medical, dental and vision coverage for the entire family advertised at $222 per month.
- Dental and vision: Plans with low employee payroll deductions.
- Retirement plan: 401(k) with a 50% match on the first 6% contributed, plus an additional annual retirement contribution.
- Healthcare savings: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Life and disability coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Employee assistance: Employee Assistance Program at no cost.
- Vacation: Accrual increases with years of service.
- Tuition reimbursement: Up to $3,500 annually after one year of service.
- Career development: Annual wage reviews and opportunities for advancement through internal promotions.
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