• CommuteAir is a United Express partner, operating over 200 daily flights with 57 Embraer ERJ145s for United Airlines, connecting communities globally. Additionally, CommuteAir offers charter services with an Embraer E170 under its own brand. Headquartered in suburban Cleveland, CommuteAir has major hubs at Houston Intercontinental and Washington Dulles airports. The company also operates maintenance hangars in Houston, Albany, N.Y., and Lincoln, Neb.

Contact us at [email protected]

With a recently announced average pay increase of 41.2%, there’s never been a better time for pilots to join the

C5Family. Direct-Entry Captains will also receive 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years prior FAR 121 industry experience. 

• Captain Starting Pay – $150/hr
• First Officer Bonus – $20,000
• First Officer Starting Pay – $78.39/hr
• First Officer Year 2 Pay – $91.98/hr
• 1:1 Payscale credit for up to 20 years prior FAR 121 industry experience
• Company-Sponsored Commuter Travel Program
• 4 Commuter rooms monthly – Line Holders
• 6 Commuter rooms monthly – Reserve
• Per Diem – $2.10
• MMG – 76 hours
• No Airport Reserve
• CommuteAir Home:  https://www.commuteair.com/
• CommuteAir Pilot Page:  https://www.commuteair.com/careers/pilots/
• United Aviate partner – Simple, secure flow to the United flight deck:  www.unitedaviate.com

Company Website

ATP minimums for First Officers & FAR 121.436 for Direct Entry Captains 

Submit your application via AirlineApps; a recruiter will reach out for a phone screen if we feel your qualifications meet our needs. Interviews done via Microsoft Teams; HR and Technical portion tailored to experience. Immediate class dates are offered. 

Please visit for more information: www.commuteair.com/pilots

List at ticket counter or gate.

First Officers:

Per Diem – $2.10 on 5/15/25