Neptune would be your best shot. They usually hire a couple of new copilots a season. Keep in mind most new hires into the tanker industry now have 4-5000 hrs most being multi PIC time (companies have insurance requirements they have to meet). Also starting off in this business is very hard work. Copilot duties include oiling, fueling, and washing the airplane (which is a daily duty). You are on the road depending on your contract length you can spend anywhere from 120-200 continuous days on the road (all heavy tankers are a national resource, so you can be anywhere in the U.S. on any given day). The other companies you mentioned (Aero Union and Minden) have virtually no turnover, so new hires are very rare. Good luck to you and if you have any questions you can email me at
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