Direct Entry Captain – CRJ-550 | GoJet Airlines
About the role
Direct Entry Captain – CRJ-550 | GoJet Airlines
GoJet Airlines is a US regional airline operating as part of the United Express network. The airline offers experienced pilots a Direct Entry Captain programme, allowing qualified candidates to join the company in the left seat rather than wait for a conventional First Officer upgrade.
Pilots in this programme operate the Bombardier CRJ-550, serving more than 50 destinations. GoJet also offers an Early Seniority Program, longevity matching for previous airline service and eligibility to apply to United Airlines’ Aviate programme.
GoJet Airlines is recruiting experienced pilots for its Direct Entry Captain – CRJ-550 programme. Successful candidates will assume command responsibilities and operate flights in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and company procedures.
The programme is designed for pilots who already meet the required experience thresholds and are ready to serve as Captain. Candidates must hold the required FAA qualifications, meet the minimum flight-hour requirements and be eligible to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 23 years.
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate.
- Instrument Rating.
- Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
- Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
- Minimum 1,750 hours total flight time, with 100% of the required time in fixed-wing aircraft.
- Minimum 1,000 hours multi-engine flight time.
- Minimum 1,000 hours air carrier experience.
- Minimum 1,000 hours turbine flight time.
- Valid passport.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to travel freely into and out of the United States.
Package highlights
- Direct Entry Captain Programme: Eligible experienced pilots can join directly as Captain.
- Early Seniority Program: Earn up to 180 days of seniority by completing the first day of indoctrination and then taking leave for up to six months before returning for training.
- Indoctrination pay: Full pay for the first day of indoctrination.
- Travel and accommodation: Round-trip travel and hotel accommodation covered for the Early Seniority Program.
- Health benefits: Expedited access to health benefits upon return from the programme leave.
- Longevity matching: Carry over up to 18 years of longevity from another carrier at a 1:1 rate.
- Retirement: 401(k) with a 50% match, vested after one year.
- Healthcare: United Healthcare medical coverage, Delta Dental and VSP vision.
- Insurance: Life insurance, long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
- Paid leave: Paid sick time and vacation accrued according to length of service.
- Uniform allowance: $25 per month.
- Travel benefits: United flight benefits and ZED travel options.
- United Aviate: Eligible Captains may apply to Aviate. Acceptance offers a pathway towards a United Airlines flight deck, potentially in as little as 24 months, subject to programme conditions.
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