Job description
Sun Country Airlines College Bridge Program First Officer position in partnership with University of North Dakota (UND). Sun Country flies Boeing 737NGs throughout the US (including Hawaii and Alaska), Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe, operating scheduled airline service, charters (military, sports, and event-based), cargo, and seasonal leisure travel. Program Steps: 1. Enroll: Students must be enrolled in the designated major at UND that includes flight training to qualify for Restricted ATP (RATP) under FAR 61.160. 2. Apply: Must be at least a Junior or Senior; hold a Commercial Certificate with Instrument and Multi-Engine Rating; attend one in-person recruiting event and complete a required initial one-on-one interview. 3. Flight Instructor Position: Secure a Flight Instructor position at UND (CFI, CFII required; MEI optional). 4. Request Interview: Complete 300 hours of Dual Flight Instruction in Aircraft with UND; apply online; email Sun Country Pilot Hiring to indicate interest in interviewing. 5. Get Hired: Receive a Contingent Job Offer (CJO) based on successful interview and graduation with appropriate major qualifying for RATP under FAR 61.160. Minimum Qualifications to Start Class: - 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 - Valid US driver's license - Recent flight experience preferred Restricted ATP Eligible – 1,000 Hours Minimum (Aviation College Background): - 1,000 total flight hours (100 hours can be simulator time) - 250 hours PIC in an airplane - At least 21 years old - 200 hours of cross country (100 hours PIC cross country in an airplane) - 100 hours of night (25 hours PIC night in an airplane) - 75 hours of instrument - 25 hours of multi-engine
Additional requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
- Must be enrolled in the designated major at University of North Dakota that includes flight training to qualify for RATP under FAR 61.160
- Must be at least a Junior or Senior
- Must secure a Flight Instructor position (CFI, CFII; MEI optional) at the University of North Dakota
- Must attend one in-person recruiting event and complete the initial one-on-one interview
- 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
Compensation and Benefits
- Health insurance plans including vision and dental coverage
- 100% company-paid life insurance
- 401k plan with matching contributions
- Quick upgrade to Captain (estimated 18-24 months)
- Starting pay $83.28/hour with 75 hours monthly guarantee in first year
- Premium pay available once off Reserve starting at 150%
- 100% cancellation and dead head pay
- iPads provided for all flight manuals and navigational data
- Company in-house certified training program
- Contractual pay, benefits, and single occupancy hotel accommodations during training
Base Location
United States
Base airport not stated in the posting.
