Direct Entry Captain | Boeing 737
Posted 4 days ago
Direct Entry Captain | Boeing 737
Posted 4 days ago
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Date Posted
September 4, 2026
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Location
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Job Category
Airline
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Job Type
Full Time
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Aircraft Type
B-737
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Total Flight Hours
/hrs
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Certificate Required
ATP
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Job Title
Captain
Description
Position Summary
The Boeing 737 Direct Entry Captain serves as Pilot in Command for airline flight operations and is responsible for the safe, efficient, and professional operation of assigned flights. This position requires pilots who meet applicable FAA Part 121 Captain qualification requirements and are prepared for a variable airline operating schedule.
Schedule
• Rotating schedule with variable hours.
• Duty periods may be up to 16 hours.
• Night, overnight, weekend, and holiday availability required.
• Multiple days away from home may be required.
• Minimum 12 days off per month for line holders and reserve pilots.
• Monthly and reserve guarantee of 70 hours.
Responsibilities
• Serve as Pilot in Command aboard Boeing 737 aircraft.
• Maintain command responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of assigned flights.
• Conduct flight operations in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and operating procedures.
• Exercise sound command judgment and operational decision-making.
• Maintain required aircraft proficiency, currency, and professional standards.
• Participate in required initial, recurrent, and operational training.
Requirements
• Must meet applicable 14 CFR 121.436 Captain qualification requirements.
• FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Airplane Multi-Engine Land rating.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• ATP-CTP course and ATP written examination completed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Valid and current U.S. passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a Department of Transportation pre-employment drug screening.
Preferred Qualifications
• Heavy jet experience.
• Boeing aircraft experience.
• Boeing 737 Type Rating.
Benefits
• Hotels and travel provided during initial training.
• Initial uniform provided.
• Company-issued iPad provided at the start of training.
• Paid professional training.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, including Loss of License protection.
• FAA medical certification advocacy.
• Life insurance with additional coverage options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit-sharing program.
• CASS and KCM participation.
• Reduced-rate travel opportunities.
• Jumpseat agreements with U.S. carriers.
Compensation
• New-hire training pay: $6,020 per month.
• Upon completion of Boeing 737 IOE: $15,050 per month based on a 70-hour guarantee.
• Year 1 Captain rate: $215 per hour, increasing annually to $298 per hour in Year 12.
• Flight hours above 75 paid at 125% of the applicable hourly rate.
• Day-off flying paid at 150% of the applicable hourly rate.
