Cargo Feeder Operations
Pilots & Mechanics
Empire Airlines is a FedEx Feeder operating a fleet of ATR 42s, ATR 72 and Caravan 208s throughout the Western United States.
Cargo Feeder Pilot Information
121 ATR Captain
- ATP with MEL rating
- 2500 TT
- 500 PIC
- 1000 MEL
- 300 Turbine/Turboprop
- 500 Crew Time
- 121.436 Pilot Qualification
- 1st Class Medical
121 ATR Captain Pay
- Year 1 $110,032/yr ($2,116/wk)
- Year 2 $112,216/yr ($2,158/wk)
121 ATR First Officer
- ATP with MEL rating
- (Currently accepting R-ATP)
- 1500 TT
- 250 PIC
- 50 MEL
- All requirements under 61.159
- IFR Current and Proficient
- 2nd Class Medical
121 ATR First Officer Pay
- Year 1 $62,036/yr ($1,193/wk)
- Year 2 $63,232 ($1,216/wk)
135 C408 Captain
- Commercial Pilot License with Instrument/MEL Rating
- 1200 TT
- 500 PIC
- 300 MEL
- 500 Cross-Country
- 100 Night
- 75 IFR (50 Actual)
- IFR Current and Proficient
- 2nd Class Medical
135 C408 Captain Pay
- Year 1 $85,020 ($1,635/wk)
- Year 2 $86,632/yr ($1,666/wk)
135 C208 Captain
- Commercial SEL License with Instrument Rating
- 1200 TT
- 500 PIC
- 500 Cross-Country
- 100 Night
- 75 IFR (50 Actual)
- IFR Current and Proficient
- 2nd Class Medical
135 C208 Captain Pay
- Year 1 $72,020 ($1,385/wk)
- Year 2 $73,424/yr ($1,412/wk)
Additional Benefits
CASS (Jumpseat) Privileges | Known Crewmember Program | Additional Weekly Regional Incentive Pay | Domestic Per Diem $1.75/hr | International Per Diem (Including Alaska and Hawaii) $2/hr | Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement | Extra Pay for Extra Work Adders
ATP-CTP Certification Assistance
Empire Airlines may provide up to $5,000 toward the cost of an ATP Certification Program.
Upgrade First Officers
After 12 cumulative months in revenue service, first officers in good standing who meet all 121 captain upgrade requirements may be considered for upgrade!
135 to 121 Transition
After 2 years, our Caravan Captains who meet 121 requirements may be eligible to transition to the ATR. Additionally, they can maintain their Caravan Captain salary while serving as an ATR First Officer!
Purple Runway: A FedEx Pathways Program
This innovative program is designed to create a pipeline of highly trained and qualified pilots. Purple Runway guides feeder pilots through the steps to becoming a FedEx pilot.
Learn More ยปCargo Feeder A&P Mechanics
What happens on the ground is just as important as what happens in the air. From routine maintenance to unscheduled repairs, our onsite maintenance employees make sure our aircraft is in perfect working order prior to takeoff.
We strive to provide a safe work environment, promote a culture of open, honest and direct communication, and to build Empire Airlines as a great place to work.
Our mechanics and avionics technicians are encouraged to use all of their knowledge and skills to troubleshoot, inspect, test, replace, dismantle, alter, fabricate and repair airframe components, engines and the various pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems of the FedEx Express feeder fleet.