With a recently announced pay increase, there’s never been a better time for pilots to join our #C5Family. Direct-Entry Captains will also receive 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience. Contact our Talent Acquisition team at PilotRecruiting@CommuteAir.com to learn more about pilot opportunities at our bases in Houston (IAH) and Washington, D.C. (IAD).
Pay & Bonus Incentives
- Captain Starting Pay – $150/hr
- First Officer Bonus – $20,000
- First Officer Starting Pay – $78.39/hr
- First Officer Year 2 Pay – $91.98/hr
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 – $2.10
- 401k contributions up to 16%, matched 50% by company
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, & more
- Company-Paid iPad (EFB) / Industry-leading Commuter benefits / Preferential Bidding System
- Employee Pass Travel Privileges on United Airlines global route network
- Minimum monthly guarantee – 76 hours
- No Airport Reserve
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, United Express Partners, and Aviate Candidates
- Prior FAR 121 / Embraer 145 Experience and/or Aviate Participants Preferred
Video Highlights
Pilot Highlights
We need pilots who exemplify our core4 values: Safety, Care, Dependability, and Efficiency. Learn more about the job with each of these downloads.
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
Apply to Aviate and be on a secure & direct path to a United flight deck. Transition 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 with CommuteAir. Direct-Entry Captains get paid for your time – 1:1 Payscale credit for up to 20 years prior FAR 121 industry experience.
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
- Jul 7, 2025
- Aug 4, 2025
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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