First Officer
UPS
·Sep 14, 2026
- Location
- US - UPSCO AIRLINE (KYALN), United States of America
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- Bachelor
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description:
Successful applicants for the First Officer position at UPS must have the ability to perform Part 121 revenue flying and maintain all FAA required licenses, ratings, and certifications. Flight crews are responsible for the safe, on time, and efficient operation of UPS aircraft.
All applicants must possess the following qualifications:
Required Skills:
Hold a current unrestricted ATP certificate with an Airplane category multi-engine class rating and English proficiency endorsement.
Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
Hold an FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Must have a valid passport and documentation allowing for entry into the United States after an International flight.
Have a minimum of 1500 hours of total fixed-wing pilot time.
Minimum of 1000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) hours in fixed-wing jet and/or fixed-wing multi-engine turboprop per 14 CFR 1.1.
UPS will allow military candidates to add a plus (.3) per sortie factor to flight time.
Pilot in Command, per 14 CFR 1.1, means the person who:
Has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight.
Has been designated as the pilot in command before or during the flight.
Holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight.
Preferred Skills:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Recent and type of experience will be considered; for example, preference given to candidates with demonstrated flight experience in transport category aircraft within the last 12 months from date of application.
Interpersonal Skills:
Work cooperatively with others, including those who may hold divergent views.
Communicate orally within a cockpit environment to clearly convey procedures, conversation, and radio transmissions.
Capability of decision making under stress.
The ability to adapt to diversified flight schedules, situations, or scenarios.
Additional Notes:
As part of the UPS pre-employment process for a safety sensitive position, a drug screen is required. UPS must receive a negative test result before you can be put into a safety sensitive position (14 CFR Part 120.107).
Please be advised that you will be tested in accordance with 14 CFR Part 120.109(a)(5) and 14 CFR 120 Subpart E to determine the presence of marijuana, cocaine, opiates (including codeine, heroin-6AM, morphine), opioids- hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone & oxymorphone, phencyclidine (PCP), and amphetamines/methamphetamines (including MDMA, MDA) or metabolites of these drugs.
Employee Type:
PermanentUPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.