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AmeriJet International is a Part 121 scheduled all-cargo airline operating approximately 13 Boeing 767 and 757 freighters from its hub at Miami International Airport (MIA). It is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and employs approximately 260 active pilots represented by ALPA. Tim Strauss serves as CEO, with Vicken L. Karjian as Executive Chairman and President of parent company Amerijet Holdings.
For interview purposes, the simplest way to frame AmeriJet is this: it is a specialized Caribbean, Central American, and South American all-cargo carrier — the region's leading scheduled freight operator — with a 50-year history and a strong specialization in perishables, pharmaceuticals (the first U.S. all-cargo carrier to earn IATA CEIV-Pharma certification), and live animal transport. AmeriJet's pilot contract was ratified in June 2023 with 45%+ pay increases, bringing a Year 12 captain to approximately $300,000+ annually. The airline operates on a 16/12 schedule (or 32/24 over 56-day periods) with all pilots home-based in Miami and receiving positive-space travel. AmeriJet celebrated its 50th anniversary in December 2024.
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