What we do
At Mesa Airlines, we are dedicated to connecting communities and providing exceptional regional air service. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, we operate a fleet of narrow-body aircraft regional jets, the CRJ 900 and the Embraer 175, proudly serving as a partner for United Airlines under the United Express brand. Our partner sells the tickets but we provide the aircraft, crew, and maintenance.
Our partner
Mesa is thrilled to be partnered with United Airlines. United flies to 238 domestic destinations and 118 international destinations in 48 countries or regions making it one of the largest airlines in the world. Together, we are committed to enhancing the travel experience for our passengers and driving innovation in the aviation industry.
As part of this collaboration, Mesa Airlines operates flights on behalf of united Airlines under the United Express brand. This partnership allows us to connect passengers from smaller airports to United’s major hubs, providing seamless travel options across the globe.
In addition to our operational synergy, we are proud to work alongside United in pioneering sustainable aviation. Our joint investment in electric aircraft companies like Heart Aerospace and Archer Aviation aims to revolutionize regional air travel eco-friendly solutions.
Flight Attendants
Travel, people, customer service, and safety. If you're passionate about those things, come be the face of Mesa Airlines.
Maintenance
Our FAA Diamond Award-winning team of mechanics, inspectors, and technical operations staff keep our fleet in the air.
Corporate
Dispatch, crew tracking, finance, HR and more. Corporate HQ in Phoenix is home to fast-paced jobs with room to grow.
Our hubs
PHX is home to CRJ-900 aircraft, serving destinations across the West - from Kansas City to Santa Barbara to Guadalajara.
Phoenix
IAD is our second E175 base, flying for our United Express operation. From Washington Dulles, we take passengers all the way up to Montreal and down to The Bahamas.
Washington Dulles
SDF is our third CRJ-900 base. Pilots and flight attendants who are based here operate flights throughout our extensive network.
Louisville
IAH is Mesa's largest base for our E175 aircraft operating as United Express. From Houston, Mesa crews can fly from Havana to Montana to Cabo.
Houston
We help build aviation careers!
Need flight hours for your ATP certificate?
The 1500hr rule has made it very expensive and time-consuming to become a licensed airline pilot.
Mesa Airlines is the first regional airline in the industry to provide inexpensive and quick access to ATP training.
Build time cost effectively - $60/hr
Pay for 50% of your required hours upfront up to 250 hours. Mesa will cover the rest.
Remaining hours financed at 0% interest. Repayment by payroll deduction upon beginning of employment.
Most direct path to the airline industry
Opportunity for a job with Mesa upon completion of program
The Mesa Pilot Development Program offers full-finance, zero-interest time building at $60/hr, repaid while flying with Mesa Airlines. Let us help sponsor your hours to become an airline pilot faster and more cost-effectively than ever before!