Direct-Entry Captain Program

Job Description

Role Overview Apply with at least 1,000 qualified FAR hours to start in the left seat with CommuteAir. Direct-Entry Captains are paid for their time, with 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience. Applications are made on AirlineApps.com. Following a recently announced pay increase, CommuteAir is recruiting pilots for its bases in Houston (IAH) and Washington, D.C. (IAD). The Talent Acquisition team can be contacted at PilotRecruiting@CommuteAir.com. Licences & Qualifications FAA ATP or Restricted ATP minimums. FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit. IFR and landing current. Current First Class Medical. Valid passport. Requirements At least 1,000 qualified FAR hours to apply for the left seat. Authorisation to work in the U.S. and to travel in and out of the country. Experience Prior FAR 121 / Embraer 145 experience and/or participation in Aviate preferred. Preferential interviews for United, United Express Partners and Aviate candidates. What We Offer Captain starting pay $152.25 per hour. First Officer bonus $20,000. First Officer starting pay $79.57 per hour; year 2 pay $93.36 per hour. 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience. Company-sponsored commuter travel programme, with 4 commuter rooms monthly for line holders and 6 for reserve. Per diem $2.10. 401(k) contributions up to 16%, matched 50% by the company. Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability cover and more. Company-paid iPad (EFB), industry-leading commuter benefits and a Preferential Bidding System. Employee pass travel privileges on the United Airlines global route network. Minimum monthly guarantee of 76 hours. No airport reserve.

Requirements

• FAA ATP or Restricted ATP minimums.
• FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit.
• IFR and landing current.
• Current First Class Medical.
• Valid passport.
• At least 1,000 qualified FAR hours to apply for the left seat.
• Authorisation to work in the U.S. and to travel in and out of the country.
• Prior FAR 121 / Embraer 145 experience and/or participation in Aviate preferred.
• Preferential interviews for United, United Express Partners and Aviate candidates.
• Captain starting pay $152.25 per hour.
• First Officer starting pay $79.57 per hour; year 2 pay $93.36 per hour.
• 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience.
• Company-sponsored commuter travel programme, with 4 commuter rooms monthly for line holders and 6 for reserve.
• 401(k) contributions up to 16%, matched 50% by the company.
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability cover and more.
• Company-paid iPad (EFB), industry-leading commuter benefits and a Preferential Bidding System.
• Employee pass travel privileges on the United Airlines global route network.
• Minimum monthly guarantee of 76 hours.
• No airport reserve.

Benefits

• First Officer bonus $20,000.
• Per diem $2.10.