Breeze Airways Pilot Hiring Information

Breeze Airways is scheduled to begin service in early 2021 operating a fleet of Embraer 190 and Embraer 195 aircraft with the Airbus A220 on order. Breeze is currently developing pilot staffing requirements, bases, and a route structure for their initial launch.

Currently Hiring: Yes

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

Multi-engine ATP certificate

Embraer 170/190 Type Rating

2,500 hours total time in turbojet aircraft >41,000 lbs. MTOW

1,000 hours of PIC time in turbojet aircraft >41,000 lbs. MTOW

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Minimum Flight Time Requirements (First Officers):

Multi-engine ATP certificate

Embraer 170/190 Type Rating

1,500 hours total time or 1,000 hours total time in high performance military aircraft

1,000 hours fixed-wing turbine time

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Competitive Flight Time:

5,000 - 7,000 hours total time​

1,000+ hours turbine PIC

Previous 121 or military​​

Four-year college degree

Actively flying two of the previous five years

Pilot Career Services:

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Application Link:

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Fleet Type & Count:

Number of Pilots:

Unknown during startup phase

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Pilot Bases:

Unannounced

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 55 hours

Ex: 6+ Year E-190 Captain Minimum Guarantee Compensation: $143 x 55 hours x 12 months = $94,380

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 55 hours

Ex: 6+ Year E-190 First Officer Minimum Guarantee Compensation: $94 x 55 hours x 12 months = $62,040

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $36,300