SAAB 2000 First Officer

Note: This job was posted on Thursday, July 23rd at 4:00pm Central Time and will be taken down on Monday, July 27th at 4:00pm Central Time. No applicant will be contacted until the job posting is taken down. This will assure fairness for all applicants. Pay particular attention to the minimum requirements needed for this role.

Freight Runners Express / Air Charter Express (FRE/ACE) is seeking First Officer candidates for upcoming classes in 2026.

 

We consider our First Officers to be Captains in training. This job will provide you with an ample amount of turbine time, valuable all-weather experience, and the opportunity to upgrade to Captain. Our company is open 365 days per year to serve the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. We have approximately 350 weekly departures.

 

Our aircraft proudly feature updated avionics, on-board weather, autopilots and a completely paperless experience using company-issued iPads.

 

SALARY

 

• Competitive pay and benefits.

 

• Up to $69,000 first-year pay. Base pay $44,000 plus mileage for every revenue mile, additional $15,000 to $25,000 annually.

 

• Per diem up to $67/day domestic and $132/day international.

 

 

MINIMUMS/REQUIREMENTS

• FAA CMEL Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating.

 

• FAA 1st Class Medical.

 

• 1,000 hours Total Time (1,500 preferred).

 

• 500 hours PIC.

 

• 50 hours instrument in an actual aircraft.

 

• Must be instrument current/proficient.

 

• 50 hours multi-engine PIC.

 

• Valid United States passport with a minimum of 36 months prior to expiration date at the start of training.

 

• Able to travel unrestricted to Canada, Mexico and all countries in the Caribbean.

• Must have FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.

 

• Must pass all background checks and FAA/DOT pre-employment drug test.

 

• Agree to a Pilot Training Agreement

 

• Must be able to lift 75lbs unassisted

  

BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER

 

• Competitive bid schedules with 120 hard days off per year.

 

• Private Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance.

 

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.

 

• Employee referral bonus program.

 

• Paid training including lodging.

 

 

Although we have two names, we are one company. In 1985, Freight Runners Express began flying cargo throughout Wisconsin with one single-engine airplane. In 1992, we added passenger service using the name Air Charter Express. Since then, FRE/ACE has grown tremendously, and now operates a fleet of 26 aircraft throughout North America. This longevity and growth have given us the first-hand experience necessary to provide safe and reliable flights.

 

We are a growing company with plenty of room to advance your career and increase pay based on job performance, upgrades and duration of employment. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and require pre-employment and random prohibited substance testing. Each applicant must be a United States citizen or have the right to work in the United States. FRE/ACE is an equal opportunity employer.