
Mesa Airlines Pilot Hiring Information

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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:
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

Mainline Partnerships:
Cargo Contract:
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