Pilot Positions
Mesa Air Group is seeking Captain and First Officers for
immediate openings. Applicants must meet minimum time
requirements and submit an application on www.airlineapps.com
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 8's, and Beechcraft 1900D's as United Express, US Airways Express, or Delta Airlines.
To be considered for a pilot position, all applicants must meet the qualifications listed 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- 500 hours Total Time
- 100 hours Multi Engine Time, Fixed Wing
- Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine and Instrument ratings
- Current FAA First Class Medical certificate
- Instrument current and proficient
- Actual Instrument time commensurate with experience
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Current passport
- At least 21 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States of America
- Willing to relocate
- Able to pass security background check and FAA mandated drug test
- High school diploma or GED
Preferred Qualifications
- 2000 hours Total Time*
- 350 hours Multi Engine, Fixed Wing
- ATP Certification
- At least 100 hours logged in the preceding six months
- Current flying job
- 121/135 flight experience
- 4-year college degree
- Three letters from pilots who can attest to applicant’s flying skills, having flown with applicant previously
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 (77 hours per month) and pilots are paid every two weeks. Current first year First Officer pay is $19.26 per flight hour for turboprops and $21.72 per flight hour for Regional Jets.
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 pays for lodging during 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.
Relocation
Mesa Air Group pilots are initially assigned to a domicile as needed by the Company operations. Relocation is at the employee’s expense.
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 (9 days per month.) Average days off for a line holder is 11.7 per bid period (13 per month).
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.
Interview Process
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 08:00.
Candidates who have previously interviewed for a Flight Officer position are required to wait a minimum of six months before reapplying.
*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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