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Breeze Airways Pilot Hiring Information

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Breeze Airways is a point-to-point low-cost air carrier that operates a fleet of Airbus A220 and Embraer 195 aircraft. Breeze launched operations in the spring of 2021 serving destinations throughout the United States.  

BREEZE AIRWAYS PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Accepting Applications: Yes

Minimum Flight Time Requirements (Captain-Qualified First Officers):

Multi-engine ATP certificate

3,000 hours total time

2,000 hours total time in turbojet aircraft >41,000 lbs. MTOW

1,000 hours of Part 121 PIC or SIC, Part 135 PIC, or Part 91K PIC

500 hours of PIC time in turbojet aircraft >41,000 lbs. MTOW

Minimum Flight Time Requirements (First Officers):

1,500 hours total time

750 hours fixed-wing

500 hours cross-country

250 hours PIC

100 hours night

75 hours instrument

25 hours multi-engine land

Competitive Flight Time:

2,000 - 5,000 hours total time​

750 hours fixed-wing turbine time

Airbus A220 Type Rating

Embraer 170/190 Type Rating

Previous 121 or military

Pilot Career Services:

Application Link:

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT
TOTAL
ORDERS
A-220
11
69
E-190/195
16
30
Total
27
99

Number of Pilots:

355

Pilot Bases:

BDL, CHS, MSY, ORF, PVD, PVU, TPA

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BREEZE AIRWAYS CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 70 hours

Ex: 12+ Year A-220 Captain Minimum Guarantee Compensation: $280 x 70 hours x 12 months = $235,200

BREEZE AIRWAYS FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 70 hours

Ex: 7+ Year A-220 First Officer Minimum Guarantee Compensation: $158 x 70 hours x 12 months = $132,720

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $88,200

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