Denver Air Connection

Hiring Info

Denver Air Connection

QUICKTAKE

Denver Air Connection (DAC) has the highest pay scales in the regional airline market and is currently hiring
First year 121 Captain pay: $192.50/hour
First year 121 FO pay: $90/hour
First year 135 Metroliner Passenger Captain pay: $120/hour
First year 135 Metroliner FO pay: $45/hour
Minimum guarantee: 832 hours per calendar year = 69 hours per month
Typical flight schedule averages 900 hours per calendar year
12 days off for Part 121 pilots and 10 days off for Part 135 pilots per bid cycle (30 days)
8 hours (block or better) pay when accepting flights on days off
Company paid travel for commuting pilots with hotel rooms (including while on reserve)
Denver Air Connection (DAC) is the passenger carrying subsidiary of Key Lime Air
Interline agreements with United Airlines and American Airlines on Denver Air Connection (DAC) scheduled flights
100% of employee's medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums paid
Company issued iPad
CASS Privileges
Known Crew Member
2 days PTO from date of hire
3 days of additional PTO after 90 day probationary period
Corporate HQ: Centennial Airport (KAPA)
Founded in 1996
ICAO code: LYM
ATC callsign: "Key Lime"
This page last updated: April 18, 2022 (Quicktake, pilots, domiciles, hiring, pay scales, pay notes)

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PILOTS

Total: 75
Active: 75
Furloughed: 0

UNION

None listed

FLEET

D328: 5

EMB120: 1

ERJ 145: 4

Metro 23: 3

SA226: 4

SA227: 14

DOMICILES

DEN

HIRING

Is Hiring?: Yes

We are actively seeking Part 121 Captains for the EMB145 & Dornier 328 Jet.

If you’re nearing 121 retirement, we have continued opportunities to fly part 135 charter operations as well as many unique opportunities within the airline.

Part 121 Captains (EMB-145 and D-328JET).

Qualifications:

Minimum PIC hour requirements per 14 CFR 121.436(a)

Current First Class medical

Airline Transport Pilot / Airplane Multi-Engine Land

Part 135 Cargo and Passenger First Officer Pilot Qualifications:

Minimum SIC requirements in 14 CFR 135.245(a) plus 350 hours TT (50 hours MEL recommended)

Current Second Class Medical

Commercial Pilot – Airplane Multi-Engine Land / Instrument Airplane

Hiring Process:

Apply directly through Airline Apps, Climbto350.com or on www.DenverAirConnection.com.

JUMPSEATS

None listed