Mesa Airlines
Mesa Airlines, based in Phoenix, Arizona, operates as a regional carrier under the United Express brand and provides cargo services for DHL. With a fleet of approximately 60 aircraft, including Embraer E175LRs and E175LLs. Mesa conducts around 373 daily departures across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Cuba, and the Bahamas. The airline employs about 800 pilots and maintains bases in cities like Phoenix, Denver, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1982, Mesa has undergone various operational changes, including transitioning to exclusively serve United Express for passenger operations in 2023
Airline Notes
Mesa currently operates 143 aircraft, with more than 687 daily system departures to 129 cities, 41 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, and The Bahamas. The Company has approximately 3,100 employees and plans to hire an additional 1,000 in the next two years. For more information, go to www.mesa-air.com.
Overview
Pilots choose Mesa because of the real opportunities that exist for both experienced pilots and newcomers to the industry. Mesa's training, job security and upgrade times are second to none. A testament to our success and future opportunities – is the fact that – while our growth is among the fastest in the industry, our pilot attrition is among the lowest.
Compensation
New starting First Officer pay rates: $100 hour on the CRJ900/E175 and first year captain pay on CRJ900/E175 $150/hr to $215/hr.
All pilots who have left since 6/15/2022 can come back with their seniority until 12/15/2022 subject to company approval.
The company will provide longevity matching to all 135/121 experienced pilots.
Mesa Airlines provides an expedited pathway to many career building opportunities such as experience on the 737, instructor positions, and management experience!
Benefits
Pilots hired at Mesa Airlines receive an Airline Transport Pilot type rating upon completion of initial training (CL-65 or EMB170/190)
Pilots receive unlimited travel benefits including jumpseat agreements
Family members (spouse, domestic partner, dependents, and parents) also receive travel benefits on our code share partners
Mesa Airlines offers competitive medical and dental benefits, vision, life, 401K and travel benefits with our code-share partners
ATP-CTP course provided by Mesa Airlines for those pilots who qualify
Crew Bases
Phoenix (PHX)
Dallas (DFW)
Washington Dulles (IAD)
Houston (IAH)
Electronic Flight Bag
Mesa Airlines was the FIRST airline approved for Electronic Flight usage in ALL phases of flight.
All manuals and charts are issued electronically at no cost via a pilot provided iPad
Each pilot is required to have an iPad (2, 3, 4, Air, or Air2)
Training
Pilots will receive FULL monthly guarantee pay of 76 hours/month
Training is conducted in our facility in Phoenix, Arizona
Company Paid ATP/CTP Course
The Company provides single-occupancy lodging during training
Positive Space Travel for training events
Hiring Notes
Is Hiring?:
Yes
Minimum Qualifications & Hour Requirements:
ATP
1500 hours Total Flight Time
500 hours Cross Country Time
100 hours Total Night Time
50 hours Multi Engine Time, Fixed Wing
250 hours of Pilot in Command Time, Fixed wing
100 hours of Instrument Time
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Ability to demonstrate instrument proficiency
ATP Written (CTP training can be provided to qualified applicants)
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current Valid Passport
At least 23 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
High school diploma or GED
Ability to read and speak English language
Restricted ATP 1500 Hours Total Time Requirements
1500 hours Total Flight Time
200 hours Cross Country Time
100 hours Total Night Time
25 hours Multi Engine Time, Fixed Wing
250 hours of Pilot in Command Time, Fixed wing
75 hours of Instrument Time
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Ability to demonstrate instrument proficiency
ATP Written (CTP training can be provided to qualified applicants)
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current Valid Passport
At least 21 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
High school diploma or GED
Ability to read and speak English language
Restricted ATP 1250 Hours Total Time Requirements
2-Year Degree from an FAA Approved Aviation Program
1250 hours Total Flight Time
200 hours Cross Country Time
100 hours Total Night Time
25 hours Multi Engine Time, Fixed Wing
250 hours of Pilot in Command Time, Fixed wing
75 hours of Instrument Time
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Ability to demonstrate instrument proficiency
ATP Written (CTP training can be provided to qualified applicants)
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current Valid Passport
At least 21 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
Ability to read and speak English language
Restricted ATP 1000 Hours Total Time Requirements
4-Year Degree from an FAA Approved Aviation Program
1000 hours Total Flight Time
200 hours Cross Country Time
100 hours Total Night Time
25 hours Multi Engine Time, Fixed Wing
250 hours of Pilot in Command Time, Fixed wing
75 hours of Instrument Time
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Ability to demonstrate instrument proficiency
ATP Written (CTP training can be provided to qualified applicants)
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current Valid Passport
At least 21 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
Ability to read and speak English language
Restricted ATP 750 Hours Total Time Requirements
Military Pilot
Honorable Discharge or Current Service
Obtain a DD-214 Form
750 hours Total Flight Time
250 hours of Pilot in Command Time, Fixed wing
Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Ability to demonstrate instrument proficiency
ATP Written (CTP training can be provided to qualified applicants)
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current Valid Passport
At least 21 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
Ability to read and speak English language
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Airline Type
Regional
Number of Pilots
840
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
73
Number of Domiciles
6
Union
ALPA
Fleet
E175: 60
CRJ-900: 13
Domiciles
IAH
PHX
DFW
CVG
SDF
IAD
Airline Notes
Mesa currently operates 143 aircraft, with more than 687 daily system departures to 129 cities, 41 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, Mexico, and The Bahamas. The Company has approximately 3,100 employees and plans to hire an additional 1,000 in the next two years. For more information, go to www.mesa-air.com.
Overview
Pilots choose Mesa because of the real opportunities that exist for both experienced pilots and newcomers to the industry. Mesa's training, job security and upgrade times are second to none. A testament to our success and future opportunities – is the fact that – while our growth is among the fastest in the industry, our pilot attrition is among the lowest.
Compensation
New starting First Officer pay rates: $100 hour on the CRJ900/E175 and first year captain pay on CRJ900/E175 $150/hr to $215/hr.
All pilots who have left since 6/15/2022 can come back with their seniority until 12/15/2022 subject to company approval.
The company will provide longevity matching to all 135/121 experienced pilots.
Mesa Airlines provides an expedited pathway to many career building opportunities such as experience on the 737, instructor positions, and management experience!
Benefits
Pilots hired at Mesa Airlines receive an Airline Transport Pilot type rating upon completion of initial training (CL-65 or EMB170/190)
Pilots receive unlimited travel benefits including jumpseat agreements
Family members (spouse, domestic partner, dependents, and parents) also receive travel benefits on our code share partners
Mesa Airlines offers competitive medical and dental benefits, vision, life, 401K and travel benefits with our code-share partners
ATP-CTP course provided by Mesa Airlines for those pilots who qualify
Crew Bases
Phoenix (PHX)
Dallas (DFW)
Washington Dulles (IAD)
Houston (IAH)
Electronic Flight Bag
Mesa Airlines was the FIRST airline approved for Electronic Flight usage in ALL phases of flight.
All manuals and charts are issued electronically at no cost via a pilot provided iPad
Each pilot is required to have an iPad (2, 3, 4, Air, or Air2)
Training
Pilots will receive FULL monthly guarantee pay of 76 hours/month
Training is conducted in our facility in Phoenix, Arizona
Company Paid ATP/CTP Course
The Company provides single-occupancy lodging during training
Positive Space Travel for training events