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Mesa Airlines Pilot Hiring Information

Mesa Airlines Embraer E-175

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Mesa Airlines is a regional air carrier operating a fleet of Bombardier and Embraer aircraft for United Express. Mesa Airlines also serves as a DHL Express air carrier using a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft.

MESA AIRLINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Accepting Applications: Yes

Minimum Flight Time Requirements:

1,500 hours total time; or

Graduate of Restricted ATP authorized institution with:

1,250 hours total time (Associate's degree)

1,000 hours total time (Bachelor's degree)

750 hours total time (military-trained and qualified)

250 hours PIC

25 hours multi-engine land

100 hours night

75 hours instrument

500 hours cross-country (reducible to 200 for R-ATP)

Hiring Incentive Program:

United Aviate

Pilot Career Services:

Application Link:

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count
AIRCRAFT
TOTAL
B-737-800
1
B-737-400
3
ERJ-175
80
CRJ-900
60
Total
144

Number of Pilots:

1,343

Pilot Bases:

CVG, DFW, IAD, IAH, PHX, SDF

Mesa Airlines Pilot Bases Map

Mainline Partnerships:

United Airlines

Cargo Contract:

DHL Express

MESA AIRLINES CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee ERJ/CRJ: 76 hours

Ex: 14th Year ERJ/CRJ Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $197.00 x 76 hrs x 12 months = $179,664

MESA AIRLINES FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 76 hours

Ex: 14th Year ERJ/CRJ First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $110.00 x 76 hrs x 12 months = $100,320

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $91,200

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