E190/195 Direct Entry Captain

Breeze Airways, based in the United States, seeks a dedicated and professional E190/195 Captain to join their team. This position, located at the MSY domicile, offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of creating a simple, affordable, and convenient travel experience. Breeze Airways strives to enhance passenger journeys through technology, ingenuity, and exceptional service.

The E190/195 Captain is responsible for ensuring safe and timely flight operations in full compliance with company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations. As a leader, the Captain will prioritize the well-being of both team members and passengers. The pursuit of excellence is a continuous journey at Breeze Airways, where the Captain plays a vital role in upholding the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities Include:

Conducting safe and timely flight operations adhering to all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Determining aircraft airworthiness and evaluating relevant factors such as weather, field conditions, and navigational aids prior to each flight.
Operating the aircraft responsibly during the designated duty period unless relieved by authorized company personnel.
Supervising and monitoring the enroute performance of assigned crewmembers.
Maintaining comprehensive knowledge of flight operations, procedures, and systems relevant to the assigned aircraft.
Ensuring airworthy condition of assigned aircraft through thorough pre- and post-flight inspections, according to Company policy and FARs.
Acquiring detailed knowledge of existing and forecast weather conditions at departure, arrival, and alternate stations before each flight.
Ensuring proper planning and fueling to facilitate safe flight operations in compliance with current policies and regulations.
Assisting with the proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points when other company personnel are not available.
Promptly notifying crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather, or other operational factors affecting the flight.
Reviewing the flight load manifest and verifying the passenger count prior to departure.
Advising the dispatcher of any situation that may affect the flight schedule, and cooperating with any necessary diversion, cancellation, rerouting, or rescheduling.
Adhering to the Rules of Conduct for all employees as outlined in the Company Team Member Playbook and Pilot Playbook.
Demonstrating the ability to assess risk and use the proper resources to maintain an acceptable level of safety during all phases of ground and flight operations.
Performing other flight officer duties as assigned by the Company.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be at least 23 years of age at the time of hire.
High school diploma or equivalent educational achievement.
FAA Unrestricted Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane multi-engine class rating.
Minimum of 3,000 hours total fixed-wing flight time.
2,000 hours total time in large, Group II transport category, fixed-wing aircraft (turbojet aircraft of more than 41,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight).
500 hours of Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time in large, Group II transport category aircraft (turbojet aircraft of more than 41,000 lbs. maximum takeoff weight). (Note: PIC is defined as Captain or Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls)
500 hours of PIC time in Part 121 operations in the last three years.
Actively flying two of the past five years.
Maintenance of Pilot training history in accordance with the Pilot Records Improvement Act of 1996 (PRIA).
Current First-Class FAA Medical Certificate.
Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
Valid U.S. driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.
Valid passport or the ability to obtain one.
Unrestricted travel to and from the United States.
Successful completion of a DOT pre-employment drug test.
Successful completion of a TSA-required fingerprint-based criminal history records check and a Breeze background check.
Authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.

Skills/Talents:

Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products.
Demonstrated ability to foster cooperative relationships among individuals and departments.
Capacity to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams at all organizational levels.

Employee Benefits:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance.
Health Savings Account with company match.
401K plan with company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Travel benefits on Breeze and other airlines.

Breeze Airways is an equal opportunity employer, ensuring fair employment practices for all applicants and team members, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic.

Please note: Breeze Airways will never request sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers, Driver’s Licenses, or Dates of Birth in job postings. Please apply directly through the careers portal on our official website at to avoid potential scams.

Pilot Pay Rates

The following are the pilot pay rates per flight hour for the A220 and E190/195 aircraft, which increase over time.

A220 Pilot Pay Rates

Year	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Captain	$215	$237	$241	$243	$245	$248	$251	$253	$255	$257	$259	$280
First Officer	$105	$132	$137	$143	$149	$153	$158	$158	$158	$158	$158	$158

E190/195 Pilot Pay Rates

Year	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
Captain	$205	$212	$215	$218	$221	$224	$227	$230	$232	$234	$236	$255
First Officer	$105	$122	$126	$131	$136	$139	$144	$144	$144	$144	$144	$144

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