Mesa Airlines Launches Independent Pilot Time Building Program for Aspiring Pilots
October 09 2023 - 4:00PM
Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) - Mesa Airlines,
announced today the launch of its Independent Pilot Development
program (IPD), which will offer pilots “pay as you go” opportunity
to build required flight time quickly, economically, and
efficiently in brand new Pipistrel Alpha 2 aircraft.
Unlike traditional time building programs, IPD offers airline
training materials, advanced computerized based training, and pilot
mentors, giving pilots a competitive advantage in the commercial
aviation job market. IPD is designed to accelerate the time needed
to achieve the required hours under the FAA’s mandated “1,500-hour
rule”. IPD gives pilots a preferred interview with Mesa, or the
ability to choose to work for any airline once they have reached
1,500 hours.
The program is available to any pilot who has obtained their
commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating. Pilots are
required to purchase a minimum of 50-hour blocks at $60 hour. Rates
include fuel and are based on two-pilot flight deck occupancy.
To join the program, the following are required:
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Multi-instrument rating with a minimum
of 25 hours
- Maintain 25 hours of flying time a
month, and pilots may choose to fly up to 8 hours a day, based on
availability
Pilots will be flying brand new Alpha Trainer manufactured by
Pipistrel Aircraft. The Alpha 2 includes advanced features such as
dual flight controls, state of the art Garmin instrument panel,
Rotax 912 80 HP engine, quiet spacious cockpit, autopilot, and a
ballistic parachute rescue system. For more information on the
aircraft check out, www.pipistrel-aircraft.com
Jonathan Ornstein, Chairman and CEO of Mesa Airlines, said “We
are excited to launch Mesa’s Independent Pilot Development Program
and offer aspiring pilots a safe and affordable way to achieve
their aviation goals. We believe this is the fastest and most
effective method to build required flight time.
“This program is not only a time building program, but also a
career development opportunity that prepares pilots for the
challenges and rewards of flying for an airline.”
Click here for further program details and start your
application.
https://www.mesa-air.com/independent-pilot-development
For more information please contact: mpd@mesa-air.com
About Mesa Air Group, Inc. Headquartered in
Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of
Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger
service to 106 cities in 42 states, the District of Columbia, the
Bahamas, Cuba, and Mexico as well as cargo services out of
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. As of December
31, 2022, Mesa operates a fleet of 145 aircraft with approximately
293 daily departures and over 2500 employees. Mesa operates all its
flights as either United Express, or DHL Express flights pursuant
to the terms of capacity purchase agreements entered with United
Airlines, Inc., and DHL. Mesa is leading alternative aviation with
proud partners Archer Aviation electric air taxi, Heart Aerospace
the manufacturer of 30 seat all electric aircrafts, Elroy Air the
developer of hybrid cargo platform, and Regent electric
Seagliders.
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