Despite an overall slowing down of hiring, many airlines are still looking for new pilots. Here are the airlines, regionals, and low-cost carriers that are currently hiring pilots in the United States:
Major U.S. Airlines That Are Hiring Pilots Right Now
- Delta Air Lines is the largest airline in the country that is currently hiring new pilots. However, the carrier has stated that it is slowing down pilot hiring for 2024 due to a more normalized post-pandemic growth pattern. The carrier operates a diverse fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft to destinations all around the world.
- JetBlue Airways is currently accepting applications for new first officers, while also recruiting pilots through its “JetBlue Gateways” career development programs. JetBlue is based in New York but has hubs along the East Coast and in California. The airline primarily flies narrowbody Airbus aircraft, while also having a small number of Embraer 190s.
- United Airlines has resumed hiring new pilots following a two-month pause. The airline has cited delays in the delivery of Boeing aircraft as a key reason for its hiring slowdown. United is another global airline that has a fleet of both Boeing and Airbus jets.
Many low-cost and ultra-low-cost carriers across the country are also actively accepting applications for new pilots.
- Allegiant Air is accepting applications for new pilots from its two pathway programs and from the general public. The airline has around two dozen pilot bases spread across the country and a fleet of Airbus A319 and A320 aircraft. Allegiant is also slated to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX later in 2024.
- Avelo Airlines is hiring both first officers and captains. Avelo has six operating bases split across the East and West Coasts. The airline flies Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
- Breeze Airways is only hiring direct entry captains for its Airbus A220 fleet. The startup airline has six A220 bases across the country.
- Frontier Airlines is currently hiring new pilots, citing a plan to grow up to three times its current size over the next ten years. Using a fleet of Airbus narrowbody aircraft, the airline connects airports across the United States, Central America, and the Caribbean.
- Sun Country Airlines is hiring new first officers. The airline also runs a college bridge program in partnership with three colleges throughout the Midwest. Its pilots are all based at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and fly a fleet of passenger and cargo Boeing 737-800s.
Find more regional, low-cost, charter, and cargo airlines that are hiring
in this Airline Geeks article:
https://airlinegeeks.com/2024/06/24/us-pilot-hiring/
More Pilot Positions in North America and Europe:
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First Officer - Lufthansa City Line - Munich, Germany
Requirements:
- EASA CPL(A) / IR(A) with ATPL theory credit and MCC or MPL
- Advanced UPRT training according to EASA.FCL.745
- General higher education entrance qualification or equivalent qualification
- EU citizenship or unrestricted residence and work permit
- Passport with unlimited validity
- Confident oral and written language skills in English (ICAO Language Level 4)
https://www.career.aero/site/de/job/show/id/4158
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First Officer - Norwegian - Copenhagen, Denmark
Requirements:
Valid EASA CPLA (A) or ATPL(A) from one of the following states:
Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ireland, Finland
- Valid type rating B737 300-900
- Able to pass 5-year security check.
- Legal right to live and work in the EU/EEC region
https://careers.norwegian.com/job/Kastrup-First-Officer-Copenhagen-2025-2770/797654002/
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Helicopter Pilot - MassMutual - Windsor Locks, CT
Requirements:
- Airline Transport Pilot Certificate
- Reside within 1.5 hrs of the primary job location
- 3,000 hrs flight time with 2,000 hrs as pilot in command
- Experience operating in the New York City and Boston airspace
- AW-139 type rating
- Strong knowledge of VFR helicopter routes as well as rotary wing IFR experience
- Experience working within a corporate flight department
- Possesses a Bachelor's Degree (highly desirable)
- Ability to work a non-standard schedule to include nights, weekends, and standby days as determined by the flight schedule
https://jobs.nbaa.org/job/helicopter-pilot/74481814/
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Senior First Officer - Air Baltic - Latvia
Requirements:
Valid EU FCL CPL or ATPL license (EASA form 141)
At least 300 hrs of CAT operations on aircraft with EFIS, FMA and FMS systems, MTOW of the aircraft at least 5,7t
ICAO English 4 or higher
Clean Criminal Record
https://careers.airbaltic.com/en/vacancies/pilots/first-officer-tr-ntr-on-a220-300
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First Officer B787 - TUI - Amsterdam, NL
Requirements:
- Valid EASA (frozen) ATPL license
- approved for LVO operations CAT III
- Preferably a valid B787 type rating
- A valid EU passport
- Fluent in English (ELP 5 minimum)
- Able to operate out of our main base Schiphol
https://careers.tuigroup.com/job/127917_en/
Experienced CL-300 pilot - FL Aviation - Morristown, NJ
Requirements:
- Airline Transport Pilot License
- CL-300 type rating preferred
- 4,000 hrs total time
- 1,500 hrs in turbojets (PIC)
- Candidate must live within reasonable commuting distance of the Morristown Airport
https://jobs.nbaa.org/job/cl-300-pilots/73503570/
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A320 First Officer - JetBlue Airways - Orlando, FL
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
- Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane category
- Multiengine class ratings
- 500 hrs in fixed-wing airplanes
- 1,500 hrs or more in total flight time in aircraft Greater than 1,000 hrs turbine PIC
- Greater than 1,000 hrs in aircraft utilizing EFIS and/or FMS
- Recent flying experience (Greater than 200 hours within the last 12 months)
- Languages: English
- U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas
https://www.aviationjobs.me/jobs/a320-non-type-rated-first-officers-jetblue-airways-us/
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Pilot A320 - British Airways EuroFlyer - London-Gatwick, UK
Requirements:
- UK-issued CAA ATPL or EASA ATPL
- Minimum 500 hrs on A320
- The right to live and work in the UK
- English language level 6
- Valid Passport
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First Officer Type-Rated B787 - North Atlantic Airways - UK
Requirements:
- EASA ATPL
- Minimum 1,500 hrs total flight time
- Valid LPC on aircraft above 50,000 kg
- ICAO level 5 English language
- Completed transfer of EASA license
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Captain - LATAM AIRLINES - Brazil
- Minimum experience of 5,000 flight hours, 3,000 hours in jet and 500 hours as Commander in jet aircraft, similar to the A320 governed by RBAC 121.
• Valid ICAO 4 or higher.
• Valid CMA.
• Valid RSI
• Valid Brazilian passport.
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