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Spirit Airlines Pilot Hiring Information

Spirit Airlines Airbus A321

Spirit Airlines is an ultra-low-cost air carrier headquartered in Miramar, FL. Spirit Airlines operates a fleet of Airbus aircraft, serving destinations throughout North and South America.

SPIRIT AIRLINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Accepting Applications: Yes

Minimum Flight Time Requirements:

Multi-engine ATP certificate

1,500 hours total time

Competitive Flight Time:

2,000 - 5,000 hours total time​

750+ hours turbine or multi-engine

A320 type rating

Previous 121 or military

Pilot Career Services:

Application Link:

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT
TOTAL
ORDERS
A-321-NEO
3
23
A-321-200
30
-
A-320-NEO
79
49
A-320-200
64
-
A-319-NEO
-
31
A-319-100
22
-
Total
198
103

Number of Pilots:

3,350

Estimated Age 65 Retirements:

2023: 22

2024: 6

2025: 27

2026: 28

2027: 41

2028: 32

2029: 33

2030: 43

2031: 47

2032: 50

Pilot Bases:

ACY, ATL, DFW, DTW, FLL/MIA, IAH, LAS, MCO, ORD

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Pilot Pathway Programs:

Cape Air - Spirit Jetway Program

SPIRIT AIRLINES CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 72 hours

Ex: 12+ Year Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $306.00 x 72 hours x 12 months = $264,384

SPIRIT AIRLINES FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve/Line Guarantee: 72 hours

Ex: 12+ Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $197.97 x 72 hours x 12 months = $171,046

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $80,654

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