fedex feeder pilot careers
Empire Airlines provides our pilots with competitive pay, state-of-the-art equipment, quality of life schedules and Flight Safety training.
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 1st Officer
ATP with MEL rating
(Currently accept R-ATP)
1500 TT
250 PIC
50 MEL
All requirements under 61.159
IFR Current and Proficient
2nd Class Medical
121 ATR 1st 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
100 MEL
500 Cross-Country
100 Night
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
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!
Additional Benefits
CASS (Jumpseat) Privileges
Known Crewmember Program
Additional Weekly Regional Incentive Pay
Domestic Per Diem $1.75/hr
International Per Diem (Including Alaska) $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!
fedex purple runway
Purple Runway — a FedEx Pathways Program — guides feeder pilots through the necessary steps to becoming a FedEx pilot.
