Encore Air Cargo Profile

Active Pilots

Union

None

Encore Air Cargo At a Glance

Contracts with UPS and DHL
Participates in UPS Pilot Mentorship Program
Now owned by Bemidji Aviation Services
Most routes are outstation based

Hiring

Encore Air Cargo is hiring pilots. Apply by emailing of faxing cover letter and resume to company.

Minimum Requirements to Apply

Commercial pilot license
First or second class medical depending on airplane type
Minimum time specified by FARs for part 135 instrument
Metro position requires 2,000 total time with 500 hours of turbine time

Airplane Fleet

BE58
BE99
C402
C404
SA227

Pilot Domiciles

Aberdeen Regional Airport
Denver International Airport
Dickinson – Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport
Duluth International Airport
Devils Lake Regional Airport
Joe Foss Field Airport
Grand Forks International Airport
Sloulin Field International Airport
Jamestown Regional Airport
La Crosse Regional Airport
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
Minot International Airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
Rapid City Regional Airport
Thief River Falls Regional Airport

Encore Air Cargo Annual Pilot Salary

Piston Airplane Captains	BE99 Captains	SA227 Captains
49,000 to 52,000	55,000	70,000

Compensation Notes

$30/day when away from base

Per Diem

Defined benefit plan (A fund)

Retirement

Greg started his professional pilot journey in 2002 after graduating from Embry Riddle. Since that time he has accumulated close to 8,000 hours working as a pilot. Greg’s professional experience includes flight instructing, animal tracking, backcountry flying, forest firefighting, passenger charter, part 135 cargo, flying for a regional airline, and working as a manager in charge of a part 135 and part 121 training programs. Greg took a 5 year hiatus from flying and worked in software development and marketing. He has returned to flying and works for a major airline. Greg enjoys educating and helping pilots improve their professional lives and is passionate about applying technology and new methods to help with traditional challenges.