Careers

Being an ExpressJet pilot is more than just flying from Point A to Point B; it’s upholding the highest levels of professionalism while working with our flight attendants, dispatchers, mechanics and station agents to deliver safe and reliable service to all of our passengers on every flight.

ExpressJet Pilot Minimum Requirements:

• Certificates/Ratings: Commercial / MEL /  Instrument / FCC radio license /  CFI, CFII, MEI and ATP preferred.
• Age: Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Flight Experience: 700 hours total time with 100 MEL required, with a current full time flying job preferred.
  Rotorcraft flight time: Full credit for single or multi-engine helicopter time with 100 hours MEL fixed wing time in past 6 months.
• Currency: A minimum of 100 hours flight time in the preceding six months.
• Medical: Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Authorization to work in the United States: Legally authorized to work in the United States with a valid passport / Possess a permanent resident card if not a US citizen / Have the right to travel to/from the cities and countries served by ExpressJet.
• Education: Graduation from accredited, four-year college preferred.
• Background Checks: DOT Background / criminal history / reference check / fingerprints/ National Drivers Record / No excessive check ride failures.

Selection Process:

Our recruiting team reviews online resumes and applications, and invites the most qualified applicants for an interview. During the interview, the applicant will be questioned on judgment, decision making, general aviation knowledge, instrument procedures, weather, AIM, and all FARs. Education, training history, and employment history will be reviewed. The simulator evaluation associated with the interview is normally conducted in a CRJ full-motion category “D” simulator or a 737 FTD, where the applicant must demonstrate basic instrument proficiency, holding procedures, and instrument approach skills. We recommend a review of the commercial,  instrument and ATP test guide questions, AIM and FARs before attending the interview.  In most cases, candidates who are unsuccessful in their interview must wait six months before reapplying.

Partnerships:

ExpressJet partners with select universities and flight schools, where we work closely to provide interview opportunities to pilots who successfully complete their training. Check with your university to see if a partnership with ExpressJet has been established.

How to Apply:

ExpressJet is hiring pilots! Individuals interested in joining our team may create an application or update their existing applications via AirlineApps.com. Applications for employment as an ExpressJet pilot must be submitted through AirlineApps.com. Applications may be submitted free of charge, though a fee may be charged if you wish to join AirlineApps as a member for added features. If you are already a member of the AirlineApps system, sign in to your account and add ExpressJet to your target listing. New users can create an account to begin the application process.

Advanced Jet Training
Applicants who have completed a structured jet training program may be eligible for lower minimums. To comply with approved Advanced Jet Training the course must provide:

• Training in a Category C or D Jet Simulator or level 5 or 6 FTD with a glass cockpit
• FMS Training
• Crew Resource Management Training
• Accelerated Jet ground School
• Minimum 20 hours in the C or D jet simulator or level 5 or 6 jet FTD
• Minimum 20 hours in ground school

Schools meeting these parameters:

• Aerosim.com
• ATP (extended course): www.ATPflightschool.com
• Flight Safety PIC or SIC ratings: www.flightsafety.com
• CAe PIC or SIC ratings: www.CAe.com
• Trans Pac Flight Academy: www.transpacacademy.com
• Call to confirm if other courses meet our parameters