Aviate First Officer

Commute Air is a regional airline operating flights on behalf of United Airlines as a United Express partner. With its fleet of Embraer 145 aircraft it operates up to 1,500 weekly flights, connecting people and communities to the world via United's global network. Headquartered in Cleveland, the airline has major hubs in Houston and Washington Dulles, with maintenance bases in Houston, Albany and New York, and a team of over 1,500 professionals.

Commute Air is guided by its core4 values:
Safe, Caring, Dependable and Efficient.

Important: this application is only for applicants who have already been accepted into United's Aviate programme. If you have not been accepted into the Aviate programme, complete the traditional First Officer job application instead. The Aviate First Officer flies the Embraer 145 as part of Commute Air's United Express operation, on a secure and direct path towards a United Airlines flight deck.

• Contribute to a reliable, on-time operation by meeting all report times, departure times and minimum turn times.
• Plan each flight properly using all applicable weather information and reports, in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
• Assist the Pilot-in-Command and exercise sound judgement in the safe and efficient operation of the flight.
• Incorporate relevant information, develop operational strategies and choose the best course of action consistent with safe, reliable and efficient aircraft operation under the FARs and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of the equipment operated, the FARs governing its operation, and company manuals, policies, procedures and other instructions.
• Communicate information, ideas and other operational factors affecting the flight to crew and passengers in a timely manner.

• Meet FAA ATP or R-ATP minimums; you may interview within 6 months of meeting the minimums.
• IFR and landing current.
• Valid passport, and able to travel internationally without restriction, particularly to Canada and Mexico.
• Legally authorised to work in the United States.
• Licences &
  
  Qualifications:
  
  FAA ATP or Restricted ATP (minimums met, or within 6 months of meeting them). FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit. Current First-Class Medical certificate.

• Simple, secure flow to United Airlines through Aviate.
• 90-day training footprint.
• Six company-paid commuter rooms monthly.
• Company-sponsored commuter travel programme.
• 401(k) contributions up to 16%, matched 50% by the company.
• Minimum Monthly Guarantee (MMG) of 76 hours.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid sick, holiday and vacation time.
• Pay overrides for all pilot instructors.
• Support through Commute Air Cares, the company's non-profit organisation providing emergency financial assistance during extreme hardship, plus free access to EAP services.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.