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Western Global Airlines

Estero, FL

QUICKTAKE
  • Founded March 2013 by Former Founder of Southern Air Cargo and CEO James K. Neff  
    • ACMI 121 Supplemental
    • US DOT approval March 2014
    • FAA Certification August 2014 
    • Operates globally providing contracted air cargo transportation services for Commercial and Military Customers 
    • Fleet Wide Upgrades to ensure FANS-1 compliance. 
    • Home Basing / Travel to and from trips paid for by company. 4 International Home Bases: AMS, ICN, DWC, BOG. Must have US work authorization and address for tax purposes
    • 20 Airplanes on Property: 16 MD-11F’s and 4 747 BCF Flying
    • Flown to 419 airports in 137 countries. 
    • Major Destinations: RSW, ANC, LCK, HSV, PVG, HKG, ORD, EBB, ICN 
    • Maintenance Base: Company owned MRO in SHV 
    • ATA Code KD: ICAO WGN 
    • ATC Callsign: “Western Global” 
    • Last updated: October 19, 2023

    Company Website

    PILOTS
    Total: 150
    Active: 150
    Furloughed: 0
    UNION
    None listed
    FLEET
    747-400BCF: 4
    MD11F: 16
    DOMICILES
    RSW
    HIRING
    Is Hiring?: Yes

    Accepting Applications We are hiring for MD-11 and B747-400 Fleets!

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    MINIMUM Requirements: 

    • Hold a current and valid FAA ATPL.
    • Hold a valid FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
    • Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
    • ICAO English Level IV.
    • 2500 hours of total flying experience minimum.
    • No history of accidents or incidents.
    • A valid passport allowing unrestricted international travel.
    • Previous part 121 airline / aviation experience preferred.
    • As this is a safety sensitive role, must possess the ability to pass a DOT pre-employment drug test and 10-year background check.

    *Some Minimums can be waived at company discretion

    Pilot Hiring Process:

    Initial Zoom interview. Upon completion, may be selected for in person interview. Travel and hotel paid for by company to Miami. Consists of Logbook Review, panel interview with HR and/or Chief Pilot, Management pilots, Line pilots. Followed by Simulator interview in either MD-11 or 747. 

    Training Pay $6000 a month in Miami Florida (50% taxable, 50% tax free). Travel and Hotel paid by company. Full pay at the Completion of IOE or 30 days after type ride.

    Pilots keep all airline, hotel, and etc. reward points. 

    Each pilot has company card and Captains get company cell phone.

    2nd Passports and all crew visas paid for by company. 

    Most Junior CA: 

    08/01/2021

    JUMPSEATS

    CASS Participant

    Open Jumpseat Policy

    Schedule

    • Domestic Travel

              The preferred method for making a domestic Travel Request is to submit an email 3 hrs. in advance of scheduled departure.  The e-mail must contain: First-Middle-Last name, Employer, Job Title, Company ID#, Contact number, Departure and Destination Cities.  Send to [email protected].  Walk up requests for the jumpseat will be accommodated if it will not cause a departure delay.  (The jumpseat rider must contact Western Global Operations control (NCC) at 941-907-6810 -- 1 hr. prior to domestic departure.)

    • International Travel  

             The Travel Request Form must be submitted no less than 24 hours in advance of scheduled departure unless other arrangements are made. To board a Western Global aircraft, persons are expected to arrive and complete the boarding process in a timely manner.  We recommend arriving no less than two (2) hrs. prior to departure. For cargo ramp parking information and where to meet the crew contact Western Global Operations Control (NCC) at 941.907.6810. 

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    PAY NOTES

    17 days Minimum Guarantee. Company can involuntary extend to 20 days. Over 20 days only with Pilot consent. 

    Over Time: Day 18 + 200% pay

    Guarantee and Overtime pay based on Calendar month. 

    Training Pay $6000 a month in Miami Florida. Travel and Hotel paid by company. Full pay at the Completion of IOE or 30 days after type ride.

    Pilots keep all airline, hotel, and etc. reward points. 

    Each pilot has company card and Captains get company cell phone.

    Known Crew Member .

    2nd Passports and all crew visas paid for by company. 

    First Officer 17-day Minimum Guarantee

     

    YR

    BASE (17 days)

    OVERTIME (day 18 & above)

    Base X 2

    1

    $527

    $1,054

    2

    $544

    $1,088

    3

    $558

    $1,116

    4

    $574

    $1,148

    5

    $592

    $1,184

    6

    $612

    $1,224

    7

    $629

    $1,258

    8

    $649

    $1,298

    9

    $659

    $1,318

    10

    $672

    $1,344

    11

    $680

    $1,360

    12

    $697

    $1,394

     

    Captain: 17-day Minimum Guarantee

     

    YR

    BASE (17 days)

    OVERTIME (day 18 & above)

    Base X 2

    1

    $743

    $1,486

    2

    $766

    $1,532

    3

    $786

    $1,572

    4

    $810

    $1,620

    5

    $834

    $1,668

    6

    $863

    $1,726

    7

    $888

    $1,776

    8

    $915

    $1,830

    9

    $932

    $1,864

    10

    $948

    $1,896

    11

    $959

    $1,918

    12

    $983

    $1,966

    PER DIEM

    Monthly Pay Guarantee for Line Holders: 17 Days

    Domestic Per Diem (Hourly): $2.50

    International Per Diem (Hourly): $2.50

    Per Diem is $60 a day. Schedules spanning from End of month to Beginning of next month bumped to $100 a day after turn of month until days off.

    RETIREMENT

    401K:

    50% of Employee contribution of up to 5% of Employee’s base salary up to a maximum of 2.5%

    401K Matching: Yes