Pilot Ranks & Aircraft Qualifications

Pilots unlock additional aircraft and operational privileges as they gain approved flight hours with Sky Blue Radio Airlines.

Junior First Officer

0–24 Hours

Authorized Aircraft

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Airbus A320ceo

First Officer

25–49 Hours

Authorized Aircraft

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900ER
  • Airbus A320ceo

Senior First Officer

50–99 Hours

Authorized Aircraft

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900ER
  • Airbus A320ceo
  • Airbus A350-900

Captain

100–249 Hours

Authorized Aircraft

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900ER
  • Airbus A320ceo
  • Airbus A350-900
  • Airbus A350-1000
  • Boeing 777-200ER
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11

Senior Captain

250–499 Hours

Authorized Aircraft

  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900ER
  • Airbus A320ceo
  • Airbus A350-900
  • Airbus A350-1000
  • Boeing 777-200ER
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11

Fleet Captain

500–999 Hours

Authorized Aircraft

  • All aircraft in the Sky Blue Radio Airlines fleet

Chief Pilot

1,000+ Hours

Authorized Aircraft and Duties

  • All aircraft in the Sky Blue Radio Airlines fleet
  • Training and evaluation flights
  • Check rides and aircraft qualification flights
  • Fleet testing and special operations
Aircraft Qualification Notice: Meeting the required flight-hour threshold does not override airline policies, aircraft-specific qualifications, simulator requirements, or instructions issued by Sky Blue Radio Airlines management.