| Pilot Position FAQ's and Online Application |
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| Thank you for your interest in a Flight Officer position with
Mesa and Air Midwest Airlines. Our pilots fly Canadair
Regional Jets (200/700/900), Embraer Regional Jets (145), de
Havilland Dash 8s and Beechcraft 1900Ds as America West Express,
United
Express or US Airways Express.
To be considered for a pilot position all applicants
must meet the qualifications listed below to continue
the application process. Our team evaluates online
applications on a regular basis and extends interview
invitations on a competitive basis. Each candidate
is evaluated on quality of flight training, operational
experience and quantity of hours flown before an interview
invitation is extended.
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Minimum Qualifications:
• 1000 hours Total Time
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100 hours Multi Engine Time, Fixed Wing
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Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and
Instrument ratings.
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Current FAA First Class Medical certificate
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Instrument current and proficient
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Actual Instrument time commensurate with experience
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FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
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Current passport
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At least 21 years of age
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Legally authorized to work in the United States of
America
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Willing to relocate
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Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated
drug test
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High school diploma or GED |
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Preferred Qualifications:
• 2000 hours Total Time
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350 hours Multi Engine, Fixed Wing
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ATP Certification
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At least 100 hours logged in the preceding six months
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Current flying job
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121/135 flight experience
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4-year college degree
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Three letters from pilots who can attest to applicant’s
flying skills, having flown with applicant previously.
Mesa and Air Midwest Airlines recognize the skills
associated with helicopter flying. Rotary Wing time may be
included in Total Time, but the applicant must meet the 100
hours Multi
Engine, Fixed Wing requirement. |
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Compensation:
Pilots are paid per flight hour as negotiated between
the Air Line Pilots Association and the Company in accordance
with the provisions of the Railway Labor Act. The Contract stipulates
minimum pay of 70 hours per 28-day bid period and pilots are
paid every two weeks. Current first year First Officer pay is
$18.15 per flight hour for turboprops and $20.43 per flight
hour for Regional Jets.
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Training:
Mesa Airlines ground training is conducted
at the Mesa Air Group training Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Air Midwest’s ground training is conducted in Wichita, Kansas.
Training is free and all pilots are paid the minimum pay guarantee
from the start of training. Mesa Air Group pilots with less
than four (4) years longevity are required to execute a training
agreement as a condition for entering into initial, upgrade
or transition training. The aircraft assigned determines the
promissory note amount. The duration of the note is one year,
which prorates equally over the 12-month period. If the obligations
of the note are not satisfied, the balance, if any, is then
payable by the pilot to the Company. |
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Relocation:
Mesa Air Group pilots are initially assigned to a domicile
as needed by the Company operations. Relocation is at the employee’s
expense. |
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Reserve:
New hire pilots are assigned to reserve flying, depending
on the needs of the individual domiciles, and must be available
during the hours as indicated by the reserve schedule assigned.
Reserve line holders must be able to report to duty within a
minimum of 1-½ hours. Reserve lines guarantee 8 days
off per bid period. |
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Benefits:
Mesa and Air Midwest Airlines offer competitive medical and
dental
benefits, vision, life, company matching 401K and travel benefits
with
our code-share partners. |
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Interview Process:
All interviews are held in Phoenix, Arizona. Applicants
invited to interview will be given a 50-question ATP test
followed by a personal interview. The personal interview will
cover general
aviation knowledge, instrument procedures, weather, AIM,
FARs, flying history and judgment. The interview process consists
of only one day, but please plan on spending the entire day
with us, beginning at 08:30. Mesa and Air Midwest
Airlines
do require a $50 processing fee, which will be collected
at the time of interview.
Candidates who have previously interviewed for a Flight Officer
position are required to wait a minimum of six months before
reapplying.
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How to Apply:
Mesa Air Group has chosen AirlineApps.com as our online
application service. This service will provide you with
an easy to follow step by step process for completing
your application. The basic application service is free.
If you are already a member of AirlineApps.com, simply
click
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offers several membership options, if desired. |
