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Air Cargo Carriers

Milwaukee, WI

QUICKTAKE
  • IATA code: 2Q; ICAO code: SNC
    • ATC call sign: "Night Cargo"
    • Celebrating 37 Years Servicing the Freight Industry
    • Largest civilian operator of Shorts aircraft in the world
    • Founded in 1986
    • Scheduled feeder service for UPS, DHL and FedEx. 
    • Servicing the Caribbean out of SJU
    • Largest crew base in SJU
    • Mileage pay for MKE charter base
    • Benefit Package includes:
      • PTO/Sick days
      • Yearend Vacation Buyout on unused PTO days
      • Paid Holidays
      • Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life)
      • Yearly Education Tuition Reimbursement 
      • Uniform Allowance
      • CASS member
      • KCM Participant
      • Pilot Group Employee Referral Bonus Program 
      • 401K Benefits Package for all Direct Hire Pilots
    • Fully furnished housing, company transportation, and per diem during training
    • First Officer compensation package $43,260 yr. one/ $44,160 yr. two
    • Captain compensation package year one up to $75,000/year two up to $90,000
    • Evolution Program with OMNI Air International
    • Flow through program with ABX Air and Kalitta
    • Captain rotational schedule available on select CONUS routes (work 15 days a month)
    • Direct-entry captains receive first officer salary in training
    • Route map
    • This page last updated: January 24, 2023 (Pay Scales, Fleet, Quicktake, Pay Notes and Hiring)

    Company Website

    PILOTS
    Total: 100
    Active: 100
    Furloughed: 0
    UNION
    None listed
    FLEET
    C208: 3
    SD3-30: 1
    SD3-60: 26
    DOMICILES
    CRW
    MYR
    SAV
    SBO
    SJU
    DNV
    ASW
    BKW
    MIA
    BQN
    PHX
    MKE
    HIRING
    Is Hiring?: Yes

    Date most junior Captain was hired: February 2019 (SJU)

    Domicile where the most junior Captain is based:  SJU

    New hire classes every quarter

    Captain requirements - Multi Engine Commercial, Instrument, First/Second class Medical, 1200 TT (500 Cross country, 100 Night, 75 Instrument hours)

    What is the web site URL that pilots should visit for more information:  https://www.aircargocarriers.com/pilot-positions/   Captains

    https://www.aircargocarriers.com/first-officers/     First Officers

    Pilot Hiring Minimums:  

    Pilot Hiring Process, please describe:  Submit resume and complete application on website:  https://www.aircargocarriers.com/careers/

    JUMPSEATS

    Jumpseat agreements with more than 31 airlines. CASS participant.

    PAY CALCULATOR
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    PAY NOTES

    Shorts 360 Captain (years 1-15) 

    Total Comp

    $95,000.00

    $97,850.00

    $115,500.00

    $116,580.00

    $119,820.00

    $120,900.00

    $121,980.00

    $123,060.00

    $124,140.00

    $129,540.00

    $130,620.00

    $131,700.00

    $132,240.00

    $132,564.00

    $132,672.00

     

    Shorts 360 First Officer (years 1-5)

    Total Comp

    $46,042.00

    $47,423.00

    $48,804.52

    $50,185.75

    $51,567.04

     

    Cessna 208 Captain

    Total Comp

    $60,042.00

    $63,923.00

    $67,804.52

    $69,185.75

    $70,567.04

    Salaried position. Shorts 360: pay scale is total compensation which includes $59/day of per-diem (based on working 5 days/week), an upgrade bonus of $2,000 upon completion of upgrade training, and a retention bonus of $7,500 that begins after the completion of year 3 (captains only). Cessna 208: pay scale is total compensation which includes $59/day of per-diem (based on working 5 days/week) and a retention bonus of $4,000 that begins after the completion of year 1.

    PER DIEM

    Per Diem: $59 (included in pay scale)

    RETIREMENT

    401K Matching: No