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Part 135 Cargo & Feeder Pilot Employers (U.S. Directory)

Last updated July 3, 2026

A national directory of the Part 135 cargo and FedEx/UPS feeder operators FlyTo1500 tracks — 18 employers across 13 states. Feeder cargo is a proven path to turbine PIC time on the way to the airlines.

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Short answer

FlyTo1500 tracks 18 Part 135 cargo and feeder operators across 13 states. Minimums vary widely — some hire around 500 hours (often as SIC), others want 1,200+ for single-pilot turbine PIC. Most involve IFR and night flying.

What these jobs typically require

  • A Commercial Pilot Certificate with an instrument rating
  • Total time from ~500 hours (SIC) up to 1,200+ for single-pilot PIC roles
  • Comfort with hard IFR, night, and demanding schedules
  • Multi-engine and/or turbine time for many fleets
  • A current medical certificate (first- or second-class)

Cargo flying under 14 CFR Part 135 requires a Commercial certificate per § 61.129 and a valid medical per § 61.23; airline moves later require 1,500 hours for the ATP per § 61.159.

U.S. employer directory

Employers FlyTo1500 tracks, grouped by state. A listing here does not mean an employer is currently hiring — requirements and openings vary by employer, aircraft, and season.

California (2)

Kalitta Charters

California

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West Air

Fresno, CA

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Idaho (1)

Empire Airlines

Hayden, ID

Employer FlyTo1500 tracks

Illinois (1)

PlaneMasters

West Chicago, IL

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Massachusetts (1)

IFL Group

Waterford, MA

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Michigan (1)

Csa

Kingsford, MI

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Missouri (1)

Baron Aviation

Vichy, MO

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Montana (1)

Corporate Air

Billings, MT

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North Carolina (2)

Mountain Air Cargo

Kinston, NC

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Mountain Air Cargo

Denver, NC

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Tennessee (1)

Kolob Air Cargo

Tennessee

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Texas (3)

AirNet II

Texas

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Ameriflight

DFW Airport, TX

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MartinAire

Addison, TX

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Utah (1)

Alpine Air

Provo, UT

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Washington (1)

Airpac

Seattle, WA

Employer FlyTo1500 tracks

Wisconsin (2)

Air Cargo Carriers

Milwaukee, WI

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Freight Runners Express

Milwaukee, WI

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How to improve your chances

  • Build multi-engine and any turbine time you can
  • Get comfortable and current with real IFR and night flying
  • Consider SIC or feeder roles as an entry point to turbine PIC
  • Be flexible on base and schedule to get hired sooner
  • Set up alerts so you catch new cargo openings early

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Frequently asked questions

How many Part 135 cargo employers are there in the U.S.?+

FlyTo1500 currently tracks 18 cargo and feeder operators across 13 states. This directory lists them by state; hiring and minimums vary by operator and fleet.

How many hours do you need for a Part 135 cargo job?+

It ranges widely — some operators hire around 500 hours (often as SIC), while single-pilot turbine PIC roles may want 1,200+. Most require an instrument rating and are comfortable with night IFR.

Is Part 135 cargo good for building turbine time?+

Yes — feeder cargo is a well-known way to build turbine PIC time toward the airlines. See our guide to the best jobs for building flight hours.

Can FlyTo1500 help me find cargo pilot jobs?+

Yes. FlyTo1500 tracks these operators and current openings and matches them to your hours, ratings, and goals. FlyTo1500 helps you discover and compare jobs — it does not employ pilots.

Want to know which cargo jobs you qualify for?

FlyTo1500 helps you compare low-time pilot jobs based on your hours, certificates, ratings, and job goals — so you can focus on openings that actually match your logbook.

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