First Officer Jobs

First Officer jobs are open across commercial aviation, regional airlines, cargo carriers, and charter operations, from entry-level right seat to experienced positions, with specializations in jet type ratings, instrument flight, and multi-crew operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles5
Top stateWisconsin
Top employerAllied Universal
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Top industryAirlines
Companies hiring3

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Security Officer Driver Patrol First Aid Readiness
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Security Officer Driver Patrol First Aid Readiness
Allied Universal
Flat Rock, Michigan
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
High school diploma or GED
10,000+

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Pilot (First Officer) - East Region
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Pilot (First Officer) - East Region
NetJets
Teterboro, New Jersey
Business Development
Business Strategy
Growth Marketing
$86k - $118k
First-Class Medical Certificate
5,001-10,000

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Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Driver First Aid
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Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Patrol Driver First Aid
Allied Universal
Fairfax, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security & Protective Services
CPR Certification
10,000+

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G280 Pilot First Officer (SIC)
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G280 Pilot First Officer (SIC)
PRIESTER AVIATION
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$145k - $165k/yr
First-Class Medical Certificate
51-200

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First Officer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Allied Universal3 open roles
NetJets1 open role
PRIESTER AVIATION1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Airlines

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in first officer jobs.

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate or eligibility under restricted ATP rules
  • Current first class FAA medical certificate required
  • 1,500 total flight hours or applicable restricted ATP minimums
  • Type rating on a jet or turboprop aircraft operated by the carrier
  • Multi-crew cockpit resource management training or CRM certification
  • Instrument rating with documented instrument flight experience

Tips for Your First Officer Job Search

List every type rating you hold

Your logbook hours and type ratings are the first filter recruiters apply. List each aircraft type rating explicitly on your resume, along with your total time, pilot-in-command hours, and instrument hours, so your application clears automated screening.

Target airlines matching your minimums

Regional carriers and cargo operators often have lower total-hour thresholds than major airlines. Filter openings by the hour minimums stated in the posting and apply to the ones where your logged time actually meets the requirement.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists first officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your ratings and experience and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare for sim-based technical interviews

Most airline hiring processes include a simulator evaluation alongside oral technical questions. Practice abnormal procedures, V-speeds, and systems knowledge for the aircraft types you are interviewing on, not just your current type.

Tailor your cover letter to fleet fit

Mention the specific aircraft families the carrier operates and explain why your type rating or flight experience translates directly. Generic cover letters that do not reference the fleet or operation rarely advance past initial review.

Follow up after your HIMS or medical clearance

If your first class medical certificate involves a special issuance, note the status clearly in your application and follow up once clearance is confirmed. Delays in medical documentation are a common reason conditional offers stall.

First Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most first officers?

The most active employers for first officers right now are Allied Universal, NetJets, and PRIESTER AVIATION, and the most openings are in Wisconsin, Virginia, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional carriers and cargo operators tend to post high volumes of first officer openings throughout the year.

How do you become a first officer?

To become a first officer, you earn a private pilot certificate, then build hours toward an instrument rating and commercial certificate. You then accumulate the total flight time required for an ATP or restricted ATP certificate, obtain a first class medical, and earn a type rating on the aircraft the hiring carrier operates. Most candidates fly as a flight instructor or in cargo operations to build hours before transitioning to a regional airline right seat.

How do you get hired as a first officer with limited experience?

Candidates with limited experience typically start by targeting regional carriers that accept restricted ATP applicants or cargo operators with lower hour thresholds. Building time as a certified flight instructor is the most direct path because it accumulates hours quickly. Referrals from pilots already employed at a carrier carry real weight, so maintaining relationships from your training program and earlier flying jobs matters when you apply.

What does the first officer interview process look like?

The first officer interview process usually begins with an initial application review and a phone or video screen, followed by an in-person interview day that includes a technical oral exam covering aircraft systems, regulations, and operational procedures. Most carriers then conduct a simulator evaluation testing your handling of normal, abnormal, and emergency scenarios. A background check, drug screening, and medical verification complete the process before a conditional offer is made.

Where can I find and apply to first officer jobs?

You can find and apply to first officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings by location or operation type, find the roles that match your ratings and flight hours, and apply directly to each one.

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