• Kalitta is the launch customer of the 777-300ERSF conversions from IAI.
• Beginning deliveries in Q3 2024.
• Kalitta Air LLC pilots are represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).
• Current contract implemented from March 2021 -March 2025.
• Contract originally amendable March 2024. Company approached ALPA in 2023 to begin negotiations six months early in September 2023. Negotiations appear to be progressing smoothly.
• Retirement increased in September 2023 from a direct company 401k contribution at 7% to 12%.
• 777 is ETOPS certified.
• All pilots issued EFBs with JeppFD Pro and company manuals.
• Ongoing business with: DHL, Xiamen Taidek, Joyspeed Global, MT International, Pacific Air Cargo, U.S.TRANSCOM, CNET, UPS.
• Pilots are home based, allowed to pick any airport with regular commercial service in the Lower 48, ANC and HNL.
• Major Destinations: CVG, JFK, EWR, LAX, SFO, MIA, BOS, YHM, HNL,
  ANC, ICN, HKG, LEJ, BAH, BRU, AMS, SCL, VCP, LIM, BOG, SYD, SIN, WRI, DOV, SUU, HIK, RMS, EDF, OSN, DNA, and UAM.
• Kalitta Air began operations in 2000 with three 747s
• Pilot count includes management pilots
• IATA code: K4; ICAO code: CKS
• ATC callsign: "Connie"

This page was last updated: 3/29 2024.

Company Website

Kalitta Air jobs page.
Required:

• Current unrestricted FAA Airplane Multiengine ATP certificate with English proficiency endorsement.
• 2000+ hours of total time preferred.
• If Military: <2000 hrs. Total Time, Turbine, and PIC are flexible.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• FCC Radio License
• No restrictions on International Travel
• Legal to work in the U.S.
• Ability to pass a 10-year security background check and pre-employment Drug and
• Alcohol test

Preferred:

• 1500 turbine (Jet) flight time preferred
• 1000 PIC turbine (Jet) flight time preferred
• Pilot Hiring Process, please describe:

Remote interview with Chief Pilot’s Office and Human Resources

CASS participant For information on jumpseating aboard Kaliita Air see below:

Jumpseat request cutoff times: Domestic flights: 1 hour prior to departure International flights: 12 hours prior to departure 

Jumpseat desk: (734) 335-8082 (direct) or (734) 544-7010, Ext. 7240 or option 2:3

Monthly Pay Guarantee for Line Holders:
64 hours/mo

Monthly Pay Guarantee for Reserves:
64 hours/mo

Scheduled pay raises:
None

Domestic Per Diem (Hourly):
$2.65/hr (dom) - $63.60/day

International Per Diem (Hourly):
$3.55/hr (int’l) - $85.20/day

Defined Benefit Plan (A Fund): No

Does this company provide a Defined Contribution Plan (B Fund): No

 401K Contribution:
12% Direct per paycheck, subject to IRS contribution limitations (2024 - $23k employee, $69k combined)

No company match

Domestic Per Diem (Hourly):
$2.65/hr (dom) - $63.60/day
International Per Diem (Hourly):
$3.55/hr (int’l) - $85.20/day