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Ameriflight is committed to delivering on every level. Sure, we’re an industry leader, but it’s our passion that keeps our propellers turning. From our pilots and ground crews to our mechanics and support staff, every Ameriflight employee serves with our signature balance of ambition and expertise. We’re the largest Part 135 Cargo airline in the nation for a reason. In the hands of our accomplished pilots and mechanics, cargo arrives on schedule in perfect condition.
Updated Jan 6, 2026
Accepting Resumes
| Minimum | Competitive | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Time | 450 | 1200 |
| Last 6 Months: | 25 | 200 |
| Multi Time: | 25 | 50 |
| Certificate | Commercial | Commercial |
| CFIIME | No | No |
| ATP Written | No | Yes |
| Education | No College Required | Some College |
| Age: | 21 |
Apply via: https://w3.ameriflight.com/pilots/
Updated Aug 24, 2022
| Year 12 | $56/hr | $51/hr | $51/hr | $43/hr | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 11 | $55/hr | $50/hr | $50/hr | $43/hr | ||
| Year 10 | $54/hr | $49/hr | $49/hr | $42/hr | ||
| Year 9 | $54/hr | $49/hr | $49/hr | $41/hr | ||
| Year 8 | $52/hr | $48/hr | $48/hr | $41/hr | ||
| Year 7 | $51/hr | $47/hr | $47/hr | $40/hr | ||
| Year 6 | $50/hr | $46/hr | $46/hr | $40/hr | ||
| Year 5 | $50/hr | $45/hr | $45/hr | $39/hr | $22/hr | $22/hr |
| Year 4 | $49/hr | $44/hr | $44/hr | $38/hr | $22/hr | $22/hr |
| Year 3 | $49/hr | $43/hr | $43/hr | $38/hr | $21/hr | $21/hr |
| Year 2 | $48/hr | $42/hr | $42/hr | $37/hr | $21/hr | $21/hr |
| Year 1 | $46/hr | $41/hr | $41/hr | $36/hr | $19/hr | $19/hr |
| Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia CAPT | Swearingen Metro III CAPT | Beech 1900C CAPT | Beech 99 CAPT | Swearingen Metro III FO, Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia FO, Beech 99 FO | Beech 1900C FO |
| Aircraft | Aircraft Notes | Monthly Line Guarantee | Monthly Reserve Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia | 60 | 75 | |
| Additional pay notes: FO: Yearly 7% bonus and $6,000 retention bonus. Total yearly compensation 1 $31,000.00, 2 $33,820.00, 3 $34,890.00, 4 $35,960.00, 5 $37,030.00 Capt: Yearly 10% bonus and $13,500 retention bonus. Total compensation year 1 $65,500.00, 2 $71,800.00, 3 $72,900.00, 4 $74,000.00, 5 $75,100.00, 6 $76,750.00, 7 $77,850.00, 8 $80,600.00, 9 $82,800.00, 10 $85,000.00, 11 $86,100.00, 12 $88,300.00 | |||
| Beech 1900C | 60 | 75 | |
| Additional pay notes: Yearly 10% Bonus and Retention Bonus: Total compensation year 1 $57,000.00, 2$62,050.00, 3 $63,150.00, 4 $64,250.00, 5 $65,900.00, 6 $68,650.00, 7 $70,850.00, 8 $71,950.00, 9 $73,600.00, 10 $74,700.00, 11 $75,800.00, 12 $78,000.00 | |||
| Beech 99 | 60 | 75 | |
| Additional pay notes: Yearly 7% bonus plus $10,000 yearly retention bonus. Total year compensation 1 $44,000.00, 2 $49,055.00, 3 $51,730.00, 4 $52,800.00, 5 $53,870.00, 6 $56,010.00, 7 $57,080.00, 8 $58,150.00, 9 $59,220.00, 10 $60,825.00, 11 $62,430.00, 12 $63,500.00 | |||
| Swearingen Metro III | 60 | 75 | |
| Additional pay notes: Yearly 10% Bonus and Retention Bonus: Total compensation year 1 $57,000.00, 2$62,050.00, 3 $63,150.00, 4 $64,250.00, 5 $65,900.00, 6 $68,650.00, 7 $70,850.00, 8 $71,950.00, 9 $73,600.00, 10 $74,700.00, 11 $75,800.00, 12 $78,000.00 | |||
Updated Aug 24, 2022
Jumpseat privileges with CASS partners, including Allegiant, American Airlines and AA owned regionals, Atlas Air, Compass, FedEx, Horizon Republic, SkyWest, Southern Air, Southwest, Spirit, UPS, Virgin America and more. Pilot career path programs with UPS Airlines and United Airlines.
Updated Jul 22, 2026
| Embraer EMB-120 Brasilia | Current Fleet | 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Beech 1900C | Current Fleet | 25 |
| Beech 99 | Current Fleet | 56 |
| Swearingen Metro III | Current Fleet | 25 |
Ameriflight has crew bases at:
Updated Dec 17, 2021
| Contact: | Peter Schiess |
|---|---|
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | http://w3.ameriflight.com/ |
| Address: | PO Box 612763 DFW Airport, TX 75261 |
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