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Sun Country Airlines · United States · Posted Sep 6, 2026

First Officer - B737 (NTR)

NTRATPL · FAA750 h totalTraining provided

Job description

Sun Country Airlines is currently accepting applications for First Officer positions. Sun Country flies 737NG's (737-800) and offers the opportunity to fly three separate business types: scheduled airline service, military charters, and a wide variety of seasonal leisure travel and event-based charters. Routes cover the US (including Alaska and Hawaii), the Caribbean and Europe. Minimum Qualifications to Apply: - Legal authorization to work in the United States - Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English Language - Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate - FCC Radio License - Valid US passport or valid Passport with Green Card and the ability to travel to and from all cities and countries served by Sun Country - Valid US driver's license - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, Bachelor's Degree preferred - Recent flight experience preferred Minimum Flight Time and Certificate Requirements (multiple pathways; lowest minimum is Military Background): ATP Certificate Holder – 1500 Hours Minimum: - 1500 hours total, at least 23 years old - 500 hours cross country, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument - 50 hours multi-engine (25 actual + up to 25 simulator) Restricted ATP Eligible – 1500 Hours Minimum: - 1500 hours total (100 hours can be simulator), at least 21 years old - 250 hours PIC in an airplane - 200 hours cross country, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument, 25 hours multi-engine - Successful completion of ATP/CTP course and current ATP Written Restricted ATP Eligible – 1250 Hours Minimum (Aviation College Background): - 1250 total hours (100 hours can be simulator), at least 21 years old - 250 hours PIC in an airplane - Graduated from FAA Part 141 accredited school with associate degree and at least 30 credit hours in Aviation Major - 200 hours cross country, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument, 25 hours actual multi-engine - Successful completion of ATP/CTP course and current ATP Written Restricted ATP Eligible – 1000 Hours Minimum (Aviation College Background): - 1000 total hours (100 hours can be simulator), at least 21 years old - 250 hours PIC in an airplane - Graduated from FAA Part 141 accredited school with bachelor's degree and at least 60 credit hours in Aviation Major - 200 hours cross country, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument, 25 hours multi-engine - Successful completion of ATP/CTP course and current ATP Written Restricted ATP Eligible – 750 Hours Minimum (Military Background): - 750 total hours (100 hours can be simulator), at least 21 years old - 250 hours PIC in an airplane - Graduated from a US Armed Forces undergraduate pilot training school and received a rating qualification as a military pilot - 200 hours cross country, 100 hours night, 75 hours instrument, 25 hours actual multi-engine - Successful completion of ATP/CTP course and current ATP Written

Additional requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • FCC Radio License
  • Valid US passport or valid passport with Green Card, with ability to travel to and from all cities and countries served by Sun Country
  • Valid US driver's license
  • High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Restricted ATP pathways require successful completion of ATP/CTP course and current ATP Written
  • Aviation college pathways require graduation from an FAA Part 141 accredited school with an associate degree (30+ aviation credit hours) or bachelor's degree (60+ aviation credit hours)
  • Military pathway requires graduation from a US Armed Forces undergraduate pilot training school with a military pilot rating

Compensation and Benefits

Medical insuranceUpgrade opportunityFast-track commandTraining provided
  • Health insurance plans including vision and dental coverage
  • 100% company-paid life insurance
  • 401k plan with matching contributions
  • Starting pay $83.28/hour, 75 hours monthly guarantee first year
  • Premium pay available once off Reserve starting at 150%
  • 100% Cancellation and Dead Head Pay
  • Quick upgrade to Captain (18-24 months expected)
  • iPads provided for all flight manuals and navigational data
  • Contractual pay, benefits and single occupancy hotel accommodations during training

Base Location

United States

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP)