Pilots
Air Wisconsin operates exclusively as a United Express carrier! Under a long-term agreement with significant opportunities for all of our pilots to transition to United, significant growth in our pilot workforce will continue throughout 2019 and beyond. This growth has our upgrade time at 18-24 months! First Officers who join Air Wisconsin with previous qualifying flight time for upgrade qualification can expect expedited upgrades, like our most junior Captain who was awarded Captain after only 5 months.
New hire First Officers are eligible for up to $57,000 in sign-on and retention bonuses. This bonus coupled with our industry-leading benefits and work rules make Air Wisconsin the regional of choice for many of our First Officers. With our exclusive partnership with United Airlines our pilots are provided a unique pathway to becoming a United Airlines pilot through the Career Path Program (CPP).
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For questions or to schedule an interview, please email us at pilotrecruiting@airwis.com
Application Submission
Applications for employment as an Air Wisconsin pilot may be submitted through AirlineApps.com:
Or apply directly on our website:
ATP Hours Calculator
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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
Quick Upgrade to Captain
Upgrade in 18 to 24 months or as little as 5 months for those with previous experience
Starting Pay
Starting pay for First Officers is $36.06/hour
Premium Pay
Additional flying is available at up to 200%
100% Cancellation and Dead Head Pay
$31,000 Sign-on Bonuses
$5,000 paid during first month, $26,000 paid at completion of IOE (approx. 3-4 months)
$18,000 Retention Bonuses
$10,000 paid after first anniversary, $8,000 (payable $2,000 per quarter) if pilot has not upgraded to Captain
$8,000 Type Rating Bonus
Pilots with Part 91K, 121 or 135 carrier with an ATP and type rating in an aircraft greater than 12,500 lbs. Paid at completion of IOE (approx 3-4 months)
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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
Pass Benefits
Unlimited pass benefits for immediate family including spouse, dependents parents, and a designated travel companion
Interline Travel Benefits
Interline Travel benefits on airfare, cruises and resorts at discounted rates
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
Crew Bases
IAD - Dulles, VA
ORD - Chicago, IL
MKE - Milwaukee, WI
CAE - Columbia, SC
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
