Regional carrier Mesa Airlines is giving pilot applicants the opportunity to become a United Airlines captain after 24 months of flying for Mesa.<\/p>\n
Pilots who sign on will receive a $110,000 bonus following their two-year run at Mesa. While employed at Mesa as a captain, pilots can earn between $150 to $215 per flight hour.<\/p>\n
The offer follows Mesa’s announcement in December that it signed a new five-year deal with United and would stop regional flying for American Airlines.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As part of the deal, United agreed to use Mesa’s American Eagle planes for United Express operations. United also agreed to cover the cost of a pay increase for pilots that was necessary for Mesa to remain competitive in a climate where demand for new pilots outstrips the supply of applicants.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In return, United took a 10% stake in Mesa worth $10.5 million. Mesa has agreed to do regional flying for no other airline but United.\u00a0<\/p>\n
To be considered for Mesa and United’s direct-captain offer, qualified pilots can apply on Airline Apps with a submission deadline of Feb. 28, 2023. <\/p>\n
Qualified candidates have their Airline Transport Pilot License and a minimum of 1,000 hours of qualifying flying experience, plus they must have flown 100 hours within the previous 12 months. They also must pass Mesa’s interview.<\/p>\n