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CommuteAir · United States · Posted Sep 6, 2026

First Officer - Embraer 145 (NTR)

NTRVISA SponsorshipATPL · FAA

Job description

CommuteAir is hiring pilots for bases in Houston (IAH) and Washington, D.C. (IAD). The airline operates under FAR 121 and flies the Embraer 145. Direct-Entry Captains receive 1:1 pay scale credit for up to 20 years of prior FAR 121 industry experience. Pilot qualifications: FAA ATP or Restricted ATP minimums; FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit; IFR and Landing current; Current First Class Medical; Valid Passport; Authorization to work in the US and travel in and out of the country without restriction. Prior FAR 121 / Embraer 145 experience and/or Aviate participants preferred. Preferential interviews for United, United Express Partners, and Aviate candidates. The Direct-Entry Captain Program requires at least 1,000 qualified FAR hours to start in the left seat. An E-3 Visa program is available for Australian nationals.

Additional requirements

  • FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit required
  • IFR and landing currency required
  • Valid passport required
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. and travel in and out of the country without restriction
  • Bases: Houston (IAH) or Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Compensation and Benefits

Medical insurancePer diemCommuting contractVisa sponsorship
  • Captain Starting Pay – $152.25/hr
  • First Officer Starting Pay – $79.57/hr
  • First Officer Year 2 Pay – $93.36/hr
  • First Officer Bonus – $20,000
  • 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
  • 401k contributions up to 16%, matched 50% by company
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, & more
  • Company-Paid iPad (EFB)
  • Industry-leading Commuter benefits
  • Preferential Bidding System
  • Employee Pass Travel Privileges on United Airlines global route network
  • Minimum monthly guarantee – 76 hours
  • No Airport Reserve
  • E-3 Visa program for Australian nationals

Base Location

United States

Base airport not stated in the posting.