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Pilot, Captain I

ArcBest
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
Job Description

The Pilot, Captain is qualified as Pilot-in-Command for company aircraft and are typically assigned to less complex trips. This position often represents a recent upgrade from First Officer II and includes additional oversight from senior Captains.

Responsibilities

  • Operate as Pilot-in-Command or Second-in-Command on assigned flights.
  • Ensure safety and compliance throughout the flight operation.
  • Lead and direct the flight crew.
  • Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Maintain high standards of customer service.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Experience:

  • 2,000 flight hours with turbine time experience as Pilot-in-Command, preferred

Certifications

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate Upon Hire, required
  • First Class Medical Certificate Upon Hire, required

Additional Requirements

  • Excellent judgment, professionalism, and decision-making skills.

Other Details

Work Hours

  • Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload.

Travel Requirements

  • Frequent (75% or more)

Compensation

  • This is a salary position paid biweekly.

About Us

ArcBest® is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. We offer ground, air, and ocean transportation through various capacity providers, including our LTL carrier ABF Freight®, our truckload service MoLo®, and our expedite fleet, Panther Premium Logistics®. Through our managed solutions, we partner with customers to create logistics strategies that increase operational efficiencies, reduce costs and give better insights into their supply chains. We also offer moving services through U-Pack®. Our technology and innovations team, ArcBest Technologies, provides custom-built solutions, leading-edge technology, and advanced analytics that help support our customers and optimize supply chains. Want to join the ArcBest team? We're looking for top talent who supports our values-driven culture and is driven to deliver an excellent customer experience.

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