Mountain Air Cargo: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Cargo airline (Part 121 and 135), FedEx feeder |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Denver, North Carolina (5930 Balsom Ridge Rd., per MAC) |
| Bases | Indianapolis, Memphis, San Juan and Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) |
| Aircraft | ATR 42, ATR 72 (incl. 72-600F), Cessna 208 and Cessna 408 SkyCourier; more than 75 aircraft |
| Published pilot minimums | C208 SIC 800 h, 500 PIC; C408 SIC 900 h, 500 PIC; C208 Captain 1,200 h; ATR FO 1,500 h or R-ATP mins (ATP-CTP provided); C408 Captain 1,800 h; ATR Captain ATP, 2,500 h, 1,000 multi |
| Published pay | Not published |
| Hiring status | Hiring ATR, C208 and C408 captains and first officers/SICs (per MAC's careers page) |
| Careers | mtaircargo.com/pilot-careers/ |
FedEx Purple Runway partner: flow to FedEx in as little as 3 years. Based pilots home daily; every 4th, 5th or 6th week off paid depending on aircraft.
Source / last checked: mtaircargo.com/pilot-careers/, mtaircargo.com/fleet/, mtaircargo.com/fedex-purple-runway/ · checked Oct 30, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Mountain Air Cargo's pilot minimums?
C208 SIC 800 h, 500 PIC; C408 SIC 900 h, 500 PIC; C208 Captain 1,200 h; ATR FO 1,500 h or R-ATP mins (ATP-CTP provided); C408 Captain 1,800 h; ATR Captain ATP, 2,500 h, 1,000 multi
How much does Mountain Air Cargo pay pilots?
Mountain Air Cargo does not publish pilot pay on the official page we checked (Oct 30, 2026).