• A family run business in Hawaii since 1982, Transair is a well-established and growing FAR 121 and 135 interisland cargo Air Carrier.  
• Transair operates numerous Boeing 737 and Shorts SD3-60 flights to all the following major airports in the State of Hawaii: HNL, LIH, ITO, KOA, and OGG (with extended service to PHMK & PHMU).
• With a friendly and professional work environment, Transair offers an "island schedule" and a great opportunity to live and fly in the Hawaiian Islands.
• Opportunities are also available in course development, manual writing, and training.
• IATA code: T4; ICAO code: RDS
• This page was last updated on August 25, 2021 (Hiring)

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Pilot Hiring Process: Phone screening, Skype interview, In-person interview. Simulator evaluation may be required.

Boeing 737 Flight Crew 

The application window for Direct Entry Captains and First Officers is currently – Open (hiring into the pool)  August class currently in session

Class date – Stay tuned for next class date

All B737 applications must be submitted online at > http://transairhawaii.com/careers

Boeing 737 Pilot Hiring Minimums

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or have resident alien status (green card)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• B737 Type rating preferred, but not required
• ATP - airplane multiengine land
• Current FAA First Class medical certificate (waivers only accepted on a case by case basis)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, 5-year background check, 10-year criminal history check and security threat assessment.

Captain Minimums (hired straight in as a Captain)

• 4500 total time - will consider 4000 TT w/ significant experience in aircraft over 80,000 lbs MTOW
• 500 hours turbojet/turbofan
• 1000 hours flying SIC under Title 14 USC Part 121 or PIC Part 135 (unless "grandfathered")

First Officer Minimums

• 1500 total flight time (2000 preferred)
• 500 hours multiengine turboprop or multiengine jet

Shorts SD3-60 Flightcrew

Is Hiring?  No, however, resumes may be submitted here (email to: [email protected]) for future hiring consideration.

Shorts SD3-60 Pilot Hiring Minimums

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen or have resident alien status (green card)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Commercial Pilot - airplane multiengine land
• Current FAA First Class medical certificate (waivers only accepted on a case by case basis)
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, 5-year background check, 10-year criminal history check and security threat assessment.

Note:  Shorts SD3-60 aircraft operate under Part 135 (no maximum age limitation).

Captain Minimums (hired straight in as a Captain)

• ATP
• 2000 total time
• 1000 multiengine land
• 500 turbine

Flow-Through Jet Transition: 135 Transair Shorts SD3-60 Captains who are recommended by the SD3-60 Chief Pilot are eligible to transition to 121 Transair B737 First Officers.

First Officer Minimums

• FAA Commercial pilot’s certificate
• 500 total time desired, 300 considered
• 100 multiengine land desired, 60 considered

Participates in CASS & KCM

Offline Jumpseat (OJS) Instructions

1. Most flights depart HNL every day of the week between 0100 and 0500 HST and return immediately after off-loading.  Daytime flights depart in the late morning.
2. To list for a jumpseat up to one week in advance or for the latest flight schedule information, call Transair Flight Operations at 808-833-2665.
3. If Flight Operations is not immediately available by phone, e-mail Flight Ops at [email protected] with jumpseat requests or any questions. Operations may not be available by phone M-F 1500 to 2230 or some weekends 0800 to 2230 HST. However, Ops e-mail is monitored 24-7 and we will get back to your jumpseat or information request promptly.
4. Be ready to give the Dispatcher your name, company name, employee I.D. number, requested date/route of flight, and contact number.  If e-mailing, leave this information and/or your flight information question.
5. Check in at local station operations (Dispatch in HNL) a minimum of one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.  Check-in’s less than one-hour prior may be accommodated if it will not cause a delay.  If you’re cutting it close, it will help to have your information e-mailed/phoned in ahead of time.  We will do our best to get you on.  
6. Parking at all stations is up to the individual and is currently not available in Transair lots.
7. At HNL, GPS address of 100 Iolana Pl will bring you right to our door.  Call Operations upon arrival to be escorted through the hangar security door.  At other locations check-in at the customer entrance..
8. Dress in Hawaii business casual attire, - i.e., no t-shirts, no flip flops, no shorts (for women no short shirts, skirts, or dresses).
9. Expect a security scan by wand or pat-down and a baggage search.  All bags/carry-ons are transported in the “checked” baggage compartment; however, items that are TSA prohibited in “checked” baggage but allowed in carry-ons may be allowed topside with the consent of the Captain.  Jumpseaters must comply with the following prohibited/restricted lists. 
• https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring
• https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/hazmat_safety/
10. Have the following documents available:  valid company I.D., government issued picture I.D, one other picture I.D., valid airmen certificate, and current medical certificate.  A passport is not required but may assist in approval if any questions arise with other I.D.’s.
11. If not using a listing reservation, be courteous and cancel by phone or e-mail
12. Final jumpseat approval is at the discretion of the Captain.

Shorts SD3-60 crews

Captain - $3060/month plus overtime pay if more than 18 shifts (duty periods) per month worked, and up to $1500/month performance bonus.

First Officer - $1989/month plus overtime pay if more than 18 shifts (duty periods) per month worked, and up to $1000/month performance bonus.

Boeing 737 crews

• Pay is per day (not flight hour). Crews average 45-50 hours per month.
• 16 days work or reserve in the 28-day schedule period. 13 periods in a year.
• Full employee medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan.
• Paid uniforms

Domestic Per Diem (Hourly): $50/day