Showing posts with label Frontier Airlines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frontier Airlines. Show all posts

Monday, 9 February 2026

Current 2026 US Airline Pilot Hiring Announcements


Pilot Positions Outlook 2026

Jan 12, 2026 —

Southwest has announced plans to hire approximately 872 pilots and upgrade to 662 pilots in 2026.  These hiring plans are a strong indicator that the airline is continuing to expand its operations and position itself for future growth.
Source: Aero Crew News


Oct 13, 2025 —

Delta Airlines has hired 520 pilots in 2025 and plans to hire approximately 600 pilots in Q1 2026. To offset retirements, they expect to hire over 1,500 pilots over the next three years, which underscores the need for continued pilot hiring.
Source: RTAG Industry Briefing 2025


Oct 13, 2025 —

American Airlines has scheduled 60 new-hire pilots per class, per week, through the end of the year (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's).  They expect to hire 1,500 pilots in 2026 to offset over 800 retirements and plan for fleet growth. Source: RTAG Industry Briefing 2025


Oct 13, 2025 —

United Airlines has plans to hire approximately 2,500 pilots in 2026 to account for record growth and retirements.
Source: RTAG Industry Briefing 2025


Oct 13, 2025 —

Alaska & Hawaiian have hired 120 pilots for Q1 2026 classes. They plan for an additional 80 in Q4 2026 and more than 200 in Q4 2027 to supplement the airlines' growth as they become one operating certificate and expand their route.


Aug 21, 2025 —

Frontier Airlines continues its nationwide growth by launching 15 new routes this fall. They also anticipate receiving 21 aircraft in 2025, 22 in 2026, 34 in 2027, 34 in 2028, and 36 in 2029.
Beyond 2030, the airline expects to take delivery of an additional 40 aircraft. In response to these deliveries, Frontier plans to continue its pilot hiring at a steady pace to ensure adequate staffing for the expanded fleet and route structure.
Source: Airways Magazine


Mar 10, 2025 —

Piedmont grows fleet by pulling planes from storage: As the aviation industry emerged from COVID, planes to fly were plentiful, but commercial pilots to fly them were not. 
Source: Piedmont



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Tuesday, 21 January 2025

A&P or AMT? More Than Just Pilot Positions

 


Many airlines in the United States (and worldwide)are actively hiring mechanics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates FIVE percent growth for aircraft and avionics mechanics through 2033. 


Here is a long list of airlines that hire A&P and AMTs - compiled by Airline Geeks:

  • Alaska Airlines currently has a job posting for an avionics technician at its Seattle base.
  • American Airlines is actively hiring for multiple roles in their Tech Ops and Maintenance team. The legacy carrier has over a dozen postings for technician and maintenance supervisor jobs throughout its network.
  • Delta Air Lines is currently hiring aircraft maintenance technicians for its Endeavor Air subsidiary. Delta also has openings for aircraft maintenance apprenticeships for students enrolled at partner schools.
  • JetBlue Airways currently has numerous positions open in its Technical Operations division. The airline is hiring mechanics in multiple locations and also has job postings for supervisory positions.
  • United Airlines is hiring maintenance technicians and supervisors throughout its network. There are available jobs in locations ranging from Los Angeles to Guam to Beijing.
  • Allegiant Air has over a dozen job postings for aircraft maintenance roles across the country, some of which are leadership positions. The airline also has an ongoing talent pool that prospective employees can join.
  • Avelo Airlines is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians at multiple bases. The airline has six operating bases split across the East and West Coasts.
  • Breeze Airways is also seeking aircraft maintenance technicians and maintenance supervisors at numerous bases. Breeze is even offering hiring bonuses and stipends at certain locations.
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  • Frontier Airlines has many job postings for aircraft mechanics across the country. The airline’s Technical Operations division maintains its all-Airbus fleet.
  • Sun Country Airlines is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians at its base in Minneapolis. The airline also has seasonal A&P positions available at some outstations.
  • Boutique Air is currently seeking aircraft mechanics in Dallas. The airline flies Pilatus PC-12s on a handful of Essential Air Service (EAS) routes around the country.
  • Cape Air is hiring airframe and powerplant mechanics in multiple locations. The airline has regional operations in four locations: the Northwest, the Midwest, the Caribbean, and Montana.
  • CommuteAir is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians in Lincoln, Nebraska and at Washington-Dulles. The company also has mechanic apprentice positions available.
  • Endeavor Air has open positions for aircraft mechanics in multiple locations ranging from Atlanta to Cincinnati to New York.
  • Envoy Air is hiring airframe and powerplant mechanics across the country. The airline has ten maintenance bases from coast to coast.
  • GoJet Airlines is hiring aircraft maintenance technicians for multiple bases. The airline is also offering sign on bonuses in St. Louis and Chicago.
  • Mesa Airlines is recruiting for multiple maintenance positions. These include line technicians and maintenance managers.
  • Piedmont Airlines is seeking airframe and powerplant mechanics in multiple locations. The carrier also has a tuition reimbursement program for aspiring maintenance technicians.
  • PSA Airlines is hiring aircraft mechanics in multiple locations. The company has nine bases across the United States.
  • Republic Airways is actively hiring aircraft maintenance technicians. The carrier also has apprenticeships for students as well as for military mechanics.
  • Silver Airways currently has job postings for aircraft maintenance technicians in Hollywood and Fort Lauderdale
  • SkyWest Airlines is seeking line maintenance technicians across its network. The airline is the country’s largest regional carrier with bases across the country. It is also offering hiring bonuses at certain locations.

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  • ABX Air is hiring aircraft mechanics in multiple locations throughout its network. 
  • Ameriflight has multiple job postings for airframe and powerplant mechanics. The company also partners with schools to offer student opportunities for aspiring A&Ps.
  • Atlas Air is seeking airframe and powerplant mechanics and is also hiring for other maintenance roles. It also has a job posting for traveling mechanics to repair aircraft in remote locations.  
  • FedEx Express is actively hiring aircraft mechanics. The airline is the world’s largest cargo carrier.
  • Kalitta Air is hiring mechanics and maintenance supervisors in multiple locations. The airline currently flies Boeing 747-400F and Boeing 777F aircraft to destinations across the globe.
  • UPS Airlines is also hiring aircraft mechanics throughout its global network. The Louisville-based carrier is one of the world’s largest cargo airlines and flies a diverse fleet of aircraft.



Wednesday, 4 September 2019

Pilot Jobs Worldwide Snapshot September




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First Officers Boeing 787 & 737 - TUI Airways - Luton,  UK
Requirements:
- EASA ATPL with IR
- 1,500 hrs flying time on any aircraft - or - 250 sectors on a multi-pilot turbo-jet transport category airplane
- At least 100 hours flying in the last 12 months
- Have completed an MCC course (as per FCL.735.A) and Advanced UPRT 
Ref: AIRCF00159
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First Officers Airbus 318/319 - Global Jet - Luxembourg
Requirements:
-  Airbus A318/319/320 Rating
- Previous experience in corporate aviation requested
- EASA frozen ATPL/CPL(A) or EASA ATPL
- 1,000 hrs Minimum 
- High Level of English Language Skills
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First Officers B777 - AeroLogic - Leipzig, Germany
Requirements:
- ATPL or CPL/IR (frozen ATPL) issued by an EASA member state
- 500 hours MPA (multi-pilot airplane) with glass cockpit experience on aircraft > 10 tons
- Must have the right to work and live in the European Union
- Mandatory: Fluent spoken and written German and English
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First Officer Boeing 737 und Airbus A330 - SunExpress - Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, München
Requirements:
- EASA PART-FCL CPL(A) / IR Lizenz auf Multi Engine Aircraft
- ATPL (A) Theorie Test erfolgreich
- MCC (nicht notwendig, kann während des Type Ratings nachgeholt werden)
- Gute Kenntnisse in Englisch (min. ICAO Level 4)
- Gute Kenntnisse in Deutsch (min. Language Level 5)
- Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), Fachhochschulreife oder fachgebundene Hochschulreife
- Uneingeschränkter Reisepass und Erlaubnis in Europa zu arbeiten
- für Bewerber A330: Min. 1.000 Flugstunden auf Jet >20t MTOW 
- Vorhandenes Type Rating auf Airbus A320/A330/A340 oder Boeing 737 von Vorteil
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Captain Airbus A330 - SunExpress - Frankfurt und München
Requirements:
- 5.000 Stunden Gesamtflugzeit auf zivilen Jet-Flugzeugen > 20t
- 1.000 Stunden als PIC auf zivilen Jet-Flugzeugen > 20t
- 3 Jahre Erfahrung als Airline Pilot
- Gute Kenntnisse in Englisch (min. ICAO Level 4)
- Gute Kenntnisse in Deutsch (min. Language Level 5)
- Abgeschlossenes Abitur oder Fachhochschulreife
- Uneingeschränkter Reisepass und Erlaubnis in Europa zu arbeiten

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DHC-8 Q400 First Officer - Air Baltic - Riga
Requirements:
- Valid EU FCL, CPL or ATPL license, ME IR(A) rating, and MCC Course
- Valid EASA Medical Class 1
- ICAO English 4 or higher
- Passed ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations in accordance with FCL.515
- Completed the advanced UPRT course – airplanes conducted in accordance with FCL
- Good command of Latvian, Estonian or Lithuanian language
Apply till September 30, 2019


Direct Entry Captains DHC-8 Q400 - Air Baltic - Riga
(with or without Type rating on DHC-8)
Requirements:
- Valid EASA ATPL license with IR ME (A) (EASA form 141)
>3000 hrs total experience
>1500 hrs experience on CS-25 aircraft


Metro III/23 First Officers - Bearskin Airlines - Winnipeg/Thunderbay, Canada
Requirements:
- 750 hrs total time 
- 100 hrs Multi-Engine with a valid Multi-IFR
apply@bearskinairlines.com

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Captain Boeing 737/NG - SWOOP - Edmonton, Canada
Requirements:
- Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot’s license 
- 5,000 hrs total time
- 2,000 hrs on Transport Category aircraft with 500 hrs on Transport Category jet aircraft
- 1,000 hrs multi-crew experience 
- Legally entitled to work in Canada
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Captain Bombardier Q400 - WestJet - Toronto & Calgary, Canada 
Requirements:
- Transport Canada Airline Transport Pilot’s License
- Minimum 2000 hours total time (fixed-wing preferred)
- Minimum 250 hours fixed-wing pilot-in-command time (multi-engine or high-performance single-engine turbine PIC preferred)
- Minimum of 250 hours multi-crew experience
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First Officers Boeing 737-200 - Nolinor Aviation - Montreal, Canada
Requirements:
- 1,500 hours of fixed-wing flying time
- Hold a valid Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
- Minimum 3 years experience as Second In Command
- Experience as a pilot on a jet aircraft, an asset
- Good knowledge of aviation safety management systems
- Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken
- Experience in IFR Operations in the Northern Regions is an asset
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First Officers A321/A320/A319 - Frontier Airlines - Denver, CO
Requirements:
FAA ATP Certificate
- 1,500 hours total time (2,500 preferred)
- 750 hours multi-engine fixed-wing
- 500 hours pilot in command (PIC)
- 500 hours jet/turbo-prop
- Authorization to work in the United States
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First Officers B757/B767/B744 and AirbusA300 - UPS - Louisville, KY, and Miami, FL
Requirements:
- ATP certificate with an Airplane category multi-engine class rating
- Minimum of 1,500 hrs of total fixed-wing pilot time
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- Recent and type of experience will be considered
- flight experience in transport category aircraft considered
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First Officers B757F - AmeriJet - Miami, FL
Requirements:
- ATP certificate 
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the US
- Minimum of 1,500 hrs of total fixed-wing pilot time
- Recent EFIS experience or B737/767 type rating a plus
- Minimum of 1000 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) hours in fixed-wing jet and/or fixed-wing multi-engine turboprop
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First Officers ERJ145 - Trans State Airlines - USA
Requirements:
- ATP or R-ATP eligible
- Minimum 25 hours multi-engine
- A current ATP written (company covers the cost of ATP-CTP for successful candidates)
- Current valid passport
- Legal right to work in, and travel freely in and out of, the United States
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A330 Direct Entry First Officer - Hong Kong Air Cargo
Reference Number: HKC/FOP/FO
Requirements:
- ICAO ATPL
- Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
- 1,500 hrs flying experience on a commercial jet
Applications close: 30 Sep 2019
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Boeing 737/700 - SouthWest - Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles
Requirements to Apply:
- Airline Transport Pilot rating
- 2,500 total flight time or 1,500 hours total turbine time
- 1,000 multi-engine turbine pilot-in-command (PIC) time preferred
- Four year college degree preferred.
- At least three letters from any individuals who can attest to the pilot’s flying skills
Application window system 
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A320neo - Alaska Airlines - Anchorage, Seattle, Portland, SF, LA
Requirements:
- Airline Transport Pilot rating
-2,000 total fixed wing hrs or: 1,200 hours in high performance military airplanes
-1,000 multi-engine turbine pilot-in-command (PIC) time preferred
Application window system 
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Tuesday, 26 March 2019




Airbus 320 Captains - Titan Airways - Gatwick, UK
Requirements:
- EASA ATPL(A)
- Minimum 4000 hrs total time
- 1500 PIC with experience on heavy turbo or
commercial jet aircraft over 20 tonnes.
- Language proficiency level 5 or 6
https://fp.titan-airways.co.uk/accessselect.recruit/recruitment/VacancyDetails.aspx
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B757 First Officers - Cargojet Airways - Hamilton, Canada
Requirements:
- ATPL or CPL/Multi-IFR with IATRA written
- 1500 hrs total time, including 500 hrs multi-turbine
- Commercial pilot's license or an air transport pilot's license
- Right to work and live in Canada
https://www.aviationjobs.me/
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Falcon 900LX Captain - Barnard Construction - Bozeman, MT
Requirements:
- ATP and Type Rating
- Total Time 5000 hrs
- ME Turbine 2000 hrs
- PIC 1500 hrs
- Strong CRM skills and customer service focus
Job ID: 47408766
https://jobs.nbaa.org/job/pilot-falcon-900lx/47408766/
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Falcon 900LX Senior Captain - San Antonio, TX
Requirements:
- (ATP) Certificate in airplanes
- Must hold a valid US Passport
- 5000 hrs: Pilot-in-command
- 2000 hrs: multi-engine turbojet
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a corporate pilot
- Knowledge and Experience with Falcon 900LX (EASy II/2018)
and King Air 350 (B300) Background
- Working knowledge of IS-BAO safety management systems
and International Operations.
Corporate Operator
https://jobs.nbaa.org/job/falcon-900lx-senior-captain/45261064/
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First Officers B757/767/744/748 and A300 - UPS
Requirements:
- ATP & ME
- Hold a valid passport
- Have the authorization to work in the United States
- Have a minimum of 1500 hours of total fixed-wing pilot time
- Minimum 1000 hrs Pilot in Command
https://www.jobs-ups.com/job/louisville/first-officer/1187/10403856

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First Officers B767F - ABX Air - Cincinnati, OH
Requirements:
- 1,500 hrs total fixed-wing flying time
- Legally authorized to work in the US & Canada
- Current passport with 3 years validity remaining
Job ID 617
https://www.abxair-jobs.com/jobDesc.asp

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First Officers - Frontier Airlines - Denver
Requirements:
- FAA ATP Certificate
- 2500 hrs total
- 750 hrs multi-engine
- 500 hrs pilot in command (PIC)
- 500 hrs jet/turbo-prop
https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/FRO1003FTAIR/JobBoard/1efcf859-1b48-4a31-b014-ef62bdcab988

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AW139 Helicopter Offshore Captains & Copilots – New Zealand
Requirements:
Captain
NZ ATPL (H) or ICAO equivalent Instrument Rating
- 3000 total rotary hrs
- 1500 total PIC hrs
- 1200 hrs in multi-engine rotary aircraft
- 100 hrs flying the AW139

Co-Pilot
NZ CPL (H) or ICAO equivalent Instrument Rating
- 1000 total rotary hrs
- 100 total PIC hrs
- 500 hrs in multi-engine rotary aircraft
- 50 hrs flying the AW139
https://helijobs.net/2019/03/aw139-offshore-captains-copilots-new-zealand/

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