First Officer

Sun Country Airlines

Active Posted 14 Sept 2025

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Job Overview

Airline

Sun Country Airlines

Position

First Officer

Base

Minneapolis

Aircraft

B737

Rating

Not Required

Contract

Permanent

Role overview

Fly Sun Country’s scheduled passenger, charter and cargo operations as a First Officer on the 737 and build experience across varied mission profiles. You will join a tight knit pilot group focused on safety, growth and quick upgrades with training and support from day one 

Airline Facts

About Sun Country Airlines

Founded
1982
Headquarters
Minneapolis, USA

Airline overview

Sun Country Airlines is a U.S. carrier headquartered in Minneapolis with a hybrid model that blends scheduled service, charter flying and dedicated cargo operations. The airline operates an all-737 fleet and emphasizes work life balance and community culture 

Requirements

Rating Type Rating
Not Required
License
FAA - ATPL(A)
Medical
FAA - Class 1
Language
ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

1,500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

  • ATP certificate holder 1500 hours minimum
  • 1500 total time
  • At least 23 years old
  • 500 cross country
  • 100 night
  • 75 instrument
  • 50 multi engine 25 actual and up to 25 simulator time
  • Restricted ATP eligible 1500 hours minimum
  • 1500 total time
  • Up to 100 hours may be simulator time
  • 250 PIC in an airplane
  • At least 21 years old
  • 200 cross country including 100 PIC cross country in an airplane
  • 100 night including 25 PIC night in an airplane
  • 75 instrument
  • 25 multi engine
  • ATP CTP completed and current ATP written

Other Language Requirements

  • Must be able to read write speak and understand English fluently

Additional Requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Current FAA First Class medical certificate
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
  • Valid U.S. passport or valid passport with green card and the ability to travel to all cities and countries served by Sun Country
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license
  • High school diploma GED or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Recent flight experience preferred

Benefits

  • First year First Officer pay 83.28 USD per flight hour
  • Work life balance features including short call reserve with a two hour call out and no airport reserve
  • 100 percent pay protection for cancelled trips and 100 percent pay for deadhead legs
  • Average per diem 2.80 USD per hour
  • Health dental and vision plans, company paid life and AD and D, and long term disability
  • 401k contribution equal to 15 percent of eligible 2024 earnings regardless of pilot participation
  • Hotel accommodations during initial training for pilots living 50 miles or more from Minneapolis, paid parking, CASS and database jumpseat authorization
  • Flight benefits for employees and eligible travelers beginning on date of hire and mentorship during the first year 

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 14 Sept 2025 Last verified at 6 Jul 2026
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