Now is the time for experienced pilots to join the #C5Family! Year one bonuses begin at $20,000 for First Officers and go up to $175,000 ($100,000 Day 0 Bonus + $75,000 New Hire Bonus) for Direct-Entry Captains, at our Denver, Houston, and Washington Dulles bases. Contact our Talent Acquisition team at PilotRecruiting@CommuteAir.com to learn how Direct-Entry Captains can earn up to $300,000 in your first year flying with us (assumes longevity credit of 5 years with 1,200 annual schedule credit hours and includes sign-on & retention bonuses).
Pay & Bonus Incentives
- First Officer Starting Pay – $73.08/Hr
- First Officer Near Captain Bonus (0-299 Qualifying Part 121 Hours) – $20,000 (Optional $5,000 Retention Bonus)
- First Officer Near Captain Bonus (300-499 Qualifying Part 121 Hours) – $50,000
- First Officer Near Captain Bonus (500-699 Qualifying Part 121 Hours) – $60,000
- First Officer Near Captain Bonus (700+ Qualifying Part 121 Hours) – $75,000
- First Officer Retention Bonus (Beginning at 12 Months of Service) – $25,000 per year
- Captain Starting Pay – $101.50/Hr
- Captain Bonuses – $100,000 Day 0 Bonus + $75,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Captain Retention Bonus (Beginning at 12 Months of Service) – $50,000 per year
Pilot Benefits
- 1:1 Payscale credit for up to 20 years prior FAR 121 industry experience
- Company-Sponsored Commuter Travel Program
- 4 Commuter rooms monthly – Line Holders
- 6 Commuter rooms monthly – Reserve
- Per Diem – $1.95
- 401k contributions up to 16% matched 50% by company
- Company-Paid iPad (EFB)/Industry leading Commuter benefits/Preferential Bidding System
- Employee Pass Travel Privileges with access to United Airlines global route network
- Company paid ATP/CTP course
- Minimum monthly guarantee – 76 hours
Pilot Qualifications
- FAA ATP or Restricted ATP Certificate Holder
- FCC Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit
- IFR and Landing Current
- Current First Class Medical
- Valid Passport
- Authorization to Work in the U.S. and Travel in and out of the Country
- Preferential Interviews for United and United Express Partners
- Prior FAR 121/Embraer 145 Experience and/or Aviate Participants Preferred
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Programs for Pilots
CommuteAir offers a variety of entry points to help your flying career take off in 90 days or less.
United Aviate Program
Opt-in to a secure & direct path to a United flight deck. Flow from CommuteAir directly to United Airlines with 1,600 PIC hours.
Direct-Entry Captain Program
Apply with at least 1000 qualified FAR hours to start in the left seat and pick up our $100,000 Day 0 Bonus + our $75,000 Sign-On Bonus.
Rotor Transition Program
Whether you are a military or civilian helicopter pilot, your training counts.
Pilot Qualifications
- (Preferential Interviews for United and United Express Partners will be provided. Prior FAR 121/Embraer 145 experience and/or AVIATE participants preferred)
- FAA ATP or Restricted ATP certificate holder
- FCC Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit
- IFR and Landing current
- Current First Class Medical
- Valid Passport
- Authorization to work in the US and travel in and out of the country without restriction
Upcoming Classes
- Oct 9, 2023
- Nov 6, 2023
- Dec 11, 2023
More Information
For more information about available pilot jobs, connect with us at Pilotrecruiting@commuteair.com and 440-462-0692, or reach out directly.
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