First Officer​/Direct-Entry Captain

About the Company Commute Air is a United Express regional carrier recruiting pilots for its bases in Houston (IAH) and Washington, D.C. (IAD). Following a recently announced pay increase, Direct-Entry Captains also receive 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience.

Pilot positions are available as First Officer or as Direct-Entry Captain. Commute Air looks for pilots who exemplify its core values of safety, care, dependability and efficiency.

• FAA ATP or Restricted ATP minimums.
• FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit.
• IFR and landing current.
• Current First Class medical certificate.
• Valid passport.
• Authorisation to work in the U.S. and to travel in and out of the country without restriction.
• Prior FAR 121 and/or Embraer 145 experience and/or Aviate participation preferred.
• Preferential interviews are provided for United, United Express partner and Aviate candidates.
• Direct-Entry Captain applicants need at least 1,000 qualified FAR hours.

• Captain starting pay: $152.25 per hour.
• First Officer starting pay: $79.57 per hour, rising to $93.36 per hour in year 2.
• First Officer bonus: $20,000.
• 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience.
• Per diem of $2.10.
• Minimum monthly guarantee of 76 hours, with no airport reserve.
• Company-sponsored commuter travel programme, with 4 commuter rooms monthly for line holders and 6 for reserve pilots; industry-leading commuter benefits.
• 401(k) contributions up to 16%, matched 50% by the company.
• Medical, dental and vision cover, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Company-paid iPad (EFB) and a preferential bidding system.
• Employee pass travel privileges on the United Airlines global route network.

• United Aviate Program: a secure, direct path to a United flight deck, transitioning from Commute Air to United Airlines with 1,600 PIC hours.
• Direct-Entry Captain Program: start in the left seat with at least 1,000 qualified FAR hours, with 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience.
• Rotor Transition Program: military and civilian helicopter pilot training counts towards qualification.
• E-3 Visa Program: allows Australian nationals to fly for Commute Air.
• Partner Schools: a refined approach to increasing the value of flight training.

• First Officer bonus: $20,000.
• Per diem of $2.10.