Avelo Airlines

Direct Entry Captain

by Avelo Airlines in Airline

Posted 8 days ago

Avelo Airlines

Direct Entry Captain

by Avelo Airlines in Airline

Job role insights

Applicants must meet or exceed the required Total Flight Hours.
  • Date Posted

    May 2, 2026

  • City, State

    United States

  • Job Category

    Airline

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Aircraft Type

    B-737

  • Total Flight Hours

    4500+ /hrs

  • Salary

    $206,700 /year

  • Certificate Required

    ATP

  • Job Title

    Captain

Description

About the Company

Avelo Airlines is a U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier focused on reliable, affordable travel, operating a growing fleet with a strong emphasis on safety, simplicity, and customer experience.


Position Summary

The Direct Entry Captain leads all aspects of Part 121 flight operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant flights while guiding and supporting crew performance.


Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command with full operational responsibility
• Ensure safe and compliant Part 121 operations
• Lead and manage flight crew performance
• Oversee flight planning, performance, and execution
• Maintain operational excellence and customer experience


Requirements

• First Class Medical
• 5,000 Total Time preferred
• 2,000 Turbine PIC
• 1,000 PIC Part 121
• Must meet 14 CFR 121.436 requirements
• U.S. Passport required
• Must pass DOT drug screening


Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive airline captain experience
• B737 type rating preferred


Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with match
• Profit sharing
• Travel benefits + jumpseat agreements
• KCM access
• Loss of license protection


Compensation

• ~$206,700 Year 1 (including training pay)
• $16,800/month after sim checkride
• $19,200/month @ 80 hrs


Aircraft

• Boeing 737
• Embraer E195-E2 (incoming fleet)


Location

United States (various bases)

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