• Airline was established in 2001
• ZED fair travel available on Delta, JetBlue, United, Spirit, and several other major and regional airlines
• Retention bonus 20K after year 2 as CA | Annual after 
• 900 TT minimum, 1,200 TT preferred for FOs, but minimums flunctuate (apply with 800)
• Bases: OXC, HPN, SJU, DAL, HOU
• Have a training agreement
• Have implemented a $5,000 signing bonus payable upon completion of successful training for Northeast based FOs and CAs only
• $5000 annual salary increase for CAs
• Upgrade opportunities at as low as 1200 hours (Part 135 minimums)
• Paid uniforms and training 
• 401K Plan | Tradewind Matches up to 4% of employees’ annual salary after 120 days of employment.
• Travel benefits – Free standby flights on Tradewind Routes 30 days after employment
• ATC callsign: "GPD" - "Goodspeed"
• This page last updated: March 14, 2018 (Quicktake)

Payment starts at the first day of training

Hotel is provided during training

No Training Contract

Typical Tradewind Pilots join as a Pilatus SIC. Within six months, they have the opportunity to upgrade to a PIC in jet with multi engine rating, AT, and interviews with large jet corporate operators.

Pilot Hiring Minimums:
SIC Requirements – 900TT | 500TT CC | 100TT Night
PIC Requirements – 1200 TT | ATP or previous Part 135 Experience

Most junior Captain hired: 4/5/2017

Personal travel - ZED Fares/Travel benefits after 6 months of employment on Delta (ZH), Spirit (ZL), CapeAir (ZL), Virgin Atlantic, Condor, Mokulele, Swiss, WinAir, and Seaborne. 

Free Travel on Tradewind scheduled routes

CASS Jumpseat benefit

Pay Rate:

SIC – $34,000
PIC - $60,000

Captain salary increases $5000 every year until you reach $80k. You also receive a $10,000 bonus every year after your second year as PIC.

Domestic Per Diem (Hourly): $3.21/per hour plus $15.00 overnight

International Per Diem (Hourly): $3.21/per hour plus $30.00 international overnight