Pathways to iaero
Direct Entry Captain
This path is for pilots already flying part 135 and 121. We are looking for motivated and working pilots that have proven leaderships skills, looking for a true adventure!
Minimum and Requirements
- 4000 hours preferred 1000 hours Multi Engine Land
- 2000 hours of PIC Time
- FAA ATP Multi Engine Land
- US Passport is Required
- No DUI's within the last 10years.
- No travel restrictions
- Must be able to move to base and/or commute if unable to hold Home Basing
- Home Basing is Contingent on company need to pilot selection via bid.
- For SAT-AEX HRL (these bases have $2,000 on top of MMG per month for pilots).
Conventional Pathway
This path is for pilots already flying part 91, 135 or 121. We're looking for motivated and hard working pilots looking to do something from the normal gate to gate flying!
Minimums and Requirements
- 1500 hours preferred 300 hours Multi Engine Land
- Turbine Time preferred
- FAA ATP Multi Engine Land
- US Passport Required
- No DUIs within 10 years.
- No travel restrictions
- Must be able to move to base and/or commute if unable to hold Home Basing**.
**Home Basing is contingent on company need and pilot selection via bid.
Military FW and Rotor Transition Program
If you are transitioning out or retiring, iAero can give you a career boost to flying a big airliner from a Military Helicopter or Airplane!
If needed, iAero will sponsor your ATP/CTP course.
Minimums and Requirements:
- 750 hours total time required. (includes 250hrs FW PIC)
- Graduate of Military Flight Program
- Commercial Instrument Rating - FW or RW
- Ability to self fund Fixed Wing ratings and time building to gain 250 hours Airplane PIC via own funds or GI Bill via partner school or own flight school.
- US Passport with no travel Restrictions
- No DUIs
Southwest Airlines Destination 225
Southwest Offers a great opportunity to join us and become a First Officer for Southwest after meeting their requirements.
How does it work?
iAero is one of the pathway partners for Military Pilots, southwest employees and cadets transitioning to the airline world of flying. You apply directly at Southwest's Destination 225 page. If selected you interview and if successful will go through transition training, ATP/CTP and become a First Officer with iAero for a pre-determined time, then you will be allowed to begin a class at Southwest Airlines. If you already meet their basic First Officer minimums you are not eligible.
ATP/CTP and Jet Transition Training
We are proud to partner with Bell Murray Aerospace to provide ATP/CTP and Jet Transition training for all our military candidates!