Pathways to iaero
Direct Entry Captain
This path is for pilots already flying part 135 and 121. We are looking for motivated and hard-working pilots that have proven leaderships skills, looking for a true adventure!
Minimums 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
Conventional Pathway
We're looking for motivated and hard-working pilots looking to do something besides 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
Military Fixed Wing and Rotor Transition
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
- US Passport with no travel restrictions
- No DUIs
Southwest Airlines Destination 225°
iAero has teamed up with Southwest Airlines to be a part of the Southwest Destination 225° program.
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 with Southwest Airlines. If successful, will go through transition training, ATP/CTP and become a First Officer with iAero for a pre-determined time before transitioning to 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!