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Join Our Team!
Join our team and also enjoy:
- Up to 6 commuter hotels per bid period
- Company-sponsored and paid ATP-CTP course in Dallas, Texas
- Immediate Captain Upgrades
- Industry-leading health insurance and retirement benefits including 401 (k) Company Match
- $96.00/hr First Officer starting pay
Application Submission
Applications for employment as an Air Wisconsin pilot may be submitted through AirlineApps.com:
Or apply directly on our website:
Click here to see current pilot events!
For questions or to schedule an interview, please email us at pilotrecruiting@airwis.com
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Pilots
Air Wisconsin currently operates as American Eagle for American Airlines. Our industry-leading benefits and work rules make Air Wisconsin the regional of choice for many pilots.
Recruitment Events
Air Wisconsin's competitive wage structure and best-in-class benefits are the industry leader in pilot compensation
All Air Wisconsin flightdecks are paperless!
All pilots receive iPads for all flight manuals and navigational data
Certified Training Program (CTP)
Complimentary Certified Training Program (CTP) provided by Air Wisconsin. Pilots taking this course are full time employees from day one
Hotel Accommodations
Always provided single occupancy for hotel accommodations (including training)
Health Insurance Plans
Most generous health insurance plans in the airline industry with 25% premium share
401k
401K match up to 8% with 3% guaranteed regardless of employee contribution—the highest among regionals
Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
100% company paid life insurance
Reimbursement Allowances
Reimbursement allowances for uniform, headset, medical exam and passport
Flexible Spending Account
To assist with certain health and dependent care expenses, employees can elect to have pre-tax dollars payroll-deducted and contributed into a flexible spending account (FSA). For a health care FSA, employees can elect to have a debit card for easy point-of-contact purchases of eligible items.
Long-term Disability Plan
Employees are enrolled in long-term disability insurance upon benefit eligibility. This provides income protection in the event of a permanent disability.
Starting Pay
Starting pay for First Officers is $96.00/hour
Premium Pay
Additional flying is available at up to 300% with more opportunities for Schedule Disruption/ Reschedule pay
100% Cancellation and Dead Head Pay
Longevity Pay
Longevity pay match with no cap for pilots with 121 experience
$5,000 First Officer Bonus
Captain Qualified $200,000 New Hire Bonus
Days off
Guaranteed 12 days off (reserve and line holders)
Paid Vacation days
Up to 35 paid vacation days per year. Trip-touching can enable one week of vacation to become three weeks
Travel Privileges
Employees and their immediate families, including their parents, enjoy reduced-rate travel privileges.
Interline Travel Benefits
Interline Travel benefits on airfare, cruises and resorts at discounted rates
Wellness Program
Air Wisconsin has created a culture around wellness to promote healthy lifestyles of employees and their families through education, awareness and participation for long-term wellness.
Employee Assistance Program
This program offers identification, clinical assessment and treatment referral for a wide range of personal problems and concerns, including relationship issues, eldercare and childcare, grief and other life situations.
Discounts and Offers
Employee discounts and offers for great savings on products, services, entertainment, and travel
First Officer Requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States
Must be able to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English Language
Must have an ATP or be qualified to obtain an ATP or Restricted ATP (CFR 61.159 and 61.160) Review Minimum Qualifications
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FCC Radio License
Valid civilian passport and the authorization to travel to and from all cities and countries served by Air Wisconsin
Valid United States driver's license
Graduation from accredited four year college preferred
Recency of experience will be considered
Pilot Minimum Flight Requirements
ATP Certificate Holder
At least 23 years old
500 hours of cross country
100 hours of night
75 hours of instrument
50 hours of multi-engine (25 actual and up to 25 hours of simulator time)
Current ATP written
Restricted ATP Holder
1500 total hours
100 hours can be simulator time. Applicants will receive 36 hours of simulator time.
CTP applicants will receive 46 hours of simulator time
250 hours needs to be PIC in an airplane
At least 21 years old
200 hours of cross country (100 hours of which needs to be PIC cross country in an airplane)
100 hours of night (25 hours of which needs to be PIC night in an airplane)
75 hours of instrument
25 hours of actual multi-engine
Current ATP written, with at least 4 months until expiration, or apply for our CTP program
1250 total hours
100 hours can be simulator time. Applicants will receive 36 hours of simulator time.
CTP applicants will receive 46 hours of simulator time
250 hours needs to be PIC in an airplane
Graduated from an FAA accredited school with an associate degree in aviation major
At least 21 years old
200 hours of cross country (100 hours of which needs to be PIC cross country in an airplane)
100 hours of night (25 hours of which needs to be PIC night in an airplane)
75 hours of instrument
25 hours of actual multi-engine
Current ATP written, with at least 4 months until expiration, or apply for our CTP program
1000 total hours
100 hours can be simulator time. Applicants will receive 36 hours of simulator time.
CTP applicants will receive 46 hours of simulator time
250 hours needs to be PIC in an airplane
Graduated from an FAA accredited school with a bachelor degree in aviation major
At least 21 years old
200 hours of cross country (100 hours of which needs to be PIC cross country in an airplane)
100 hours of night (25 hours of which needs to be PIC night in an airplane)
75 hours of instrument
25 hours of actual multi-engine
Current ATP written, with at least 4 months until expiration, or apply for our CTP program
750 total hours
100 hours can be simulator time. Applicants will receive 36 hours of simulator time.
CTP applicants will receive 46 hours of simulator time
250 hours needs to be PIC in an airplane
Graduated from a US Armed Forces undergraduate pilot training school and received a rating qualification as a military pilot
At least 21 years old
200 hours of cross country (100 hours of which needs to be PIC cross country in an airplane)
100 hours of night (25 hours of which needs to be PIC night in an airplane)
75 hours of instrument
25 hours of actual multi-engine
Current ATP written, with at least 4 months until expiration, or apply for our CTP program
Note: Resumes are only accepted for positions that are listed under our Open Positions . The resume or cover letter must indicate the position(s) of interest. Resumes with no position listed or indicating "Any Open Positions" will not be accepted or retained and will be discarded. View our Applicant Policy.
Note: All employment is contingent upon passing a federally required 10-year background check and pre-employment drug screen. If hired, you will be required to complete an extensive application that will be used to complete the background check, and you may be required to clear a FBI Fingerprint process. All statements must be accurate, and if anything is found to be false, it could result in disqualification.
Note: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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