Captain | Embraer ERJ 135/145

Position Summary

The Captain operates the Embraer ERJ 135/145 as Pilot-in-Command in scheduled Airline operations, leading the crew with professionalism and a commitment to safe, reliable service.

Schedule

• Full-time; any shift.
• Nights, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.

Responsibilities

• Place safety above all operational priorities.
• Operate the aircraft in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Perform all Company-assigned duties per Company policies and manuals.
• Conduct preflight planning and prepare flight plans.
• Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
• Ensure aircraft cleanliness and readiness for passenger comfort and safety.
• Comply with uniform and professional appearance standards.

Requirements

• Valid U.S. Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
• English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE).
• Current, valid passport.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel internationally.
• Able to lift 75 lbs routinely.
• 1,500 total flight hours.
• 500 hours Pilot-in-Command.
• 500 multi-engine hours.
• Reside within 120 minutes of the assigned duty station.
• Pass DOT pre-employment drug screen, FAA/Company random testing, 10-year work-history review, and criminal background/fingerprint checks.
• No excessive check-ride failures; no previous aviation-related accidents or incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish fluency.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance; short/long-term disability; voluntary life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match up to 6%.
• Paid sick leave (up to 56 hours/year, rolling to 480).
• Vested vacation hours.
• NRSA travel privileges; MyID Travel access after 6 months.
• Leaves of absence (medical, parental, personal).

Compensation

• $118,000 annually, increasing up to $147,365.83 with performance; plus potential overrides ($15,000 Check Pilot / $10,000 AR-GUS / $7,500 In-base) and trip incentives.