Kalitta Air is recruiting B777, B747 First Officer in Ypsil…

Posted on 22.9.2025

Job Overview

Airline Airline

Kalitta Air

Position Position

First Officer

Base Base

Ypsilanti

Aircraft Aircraft

B777, B747

Rating Type Rating

Not Required

Contract Contract

Permanent

Serve as Second in Command and assist the Captain using Crew Resource Management to operate the aircraft safely and efficiently in full compliance with FARs and company procedures. You will handle preflight and postflight inspections, support planning and paperwork, monitor adherence to SOPs during all phases of flight, and call attention to any unsafe condition

About Kalitta Air

Learn more about this airline

Founding Year Founding Year

2000

Headquarters Headquarters

Ypsilanti, USA

Kalitta Air is a U.S. cargo airline headquartered at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti, Michigan and operates international scheduled and charter freight services. The carrier flies a global network with Boeing 747 and 777 freighters from its Michigan base

Requirements

Type Rating Type Rating

Not Required

License License

FAA - ATPL(A)

Medical Medical

FAA - Class 1

Language Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

2500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

• Minimum 2,500h total time 4,000h preferred • Military pathway accepted with more than 1,000 total time where turbine and PIC requirements are flexible • Minimum 1,500 turbine jet time • Minimum 500 PIC turbine jet time

Other License Requirements:

• FAA Multi Engine Airline Transport Pilot Certificate or Restricted Multi Engine ATP

Additional Requirements:

• FCC Radio Operator Permit • Current U.S. passport with no restrictions on international travel • Ability to pass a 10 year security background check and DOT pre employment drug and alcohol test • High school diploma or GED, post secondary education preferred • Ability to read write and understand English