Our leaders, pilots, recruiters and team members have been working exceptionally hard in 2016 to make ExpressJet an even better place to build your career. We’re only two months into the New Year and we’ve had so many good news announcements already that we want to make sure everyone is in-the-know on the latest happenings at ExpressJet.
Here’s an overview of everything going on:
ExpressJet Pilots Ratify Contract Extensions
- First year pay rates at $37 (CRJ200/ERJ) and $40 (CRJ700/900)
- Per diem increased to $1.85 on date of signing and $1.90 on date of signing + 18 months
- $1.50/hr. increase for all pay rates
- Profit sharing program that guarantees a minimum payout of $1,000 for 2016 and $1,500 for 2017 for eligible pilots
Path to United
- ExpressJet signed an agreement with United to offer our United Express pilots a path to United Airlines
- United has committed to hiring a dedicated percentage of their new pilots from the Career Pathway Program at ExpressJet
- All ExpressJet pilots will also have the opportunity to apply through the normal channels and we expect our strong hiring relationship with United to continue into the future
Flysmartchoice.com Launch
- Visit flysmartchoice.com to learn more about the ExpressJet story
- Site highlights ExpressJet’s training, safety, quality of life, stability, family, career and new total compensation package
- Regularly updated with blog posts, recruiting events and company news
Smart 16
- ExpressJet wants to know what our pilot applicants value most in an airline
- Visit tinyurl.com/smart16 and “vote” on each matchup to choose which company advantage is most important to you
- ExpressJet’s pilot recruiting team will use the results to share more information relevant to the topics players are most interested in
- Grand prizes include a GoPro and $100 Ray-Ban gift card (winners selected randomly from all submissions)
Aviation Career Development Presentation Series
- ExpressJet is partnering with Delta, United and JetBlue to visit partner schools and present on a number of topics, beginning with Career Progression
- Presentations have been held at Jacksonville University, the University of North Dakota and Middle Tennessee State University thus far – look for an event coming to your campus soon
Career Info Sessions
- We’re traveling the country to offer you an interview preparation session, or if you’re ready to start your career, an on-site interview
- Sessions include a mock interview, resume review and one-on-one Q&A with ExpressJet pilot recruiter
- Check tinyurl.com/expressjet or our events calendar for the next visit to your city
Pilot Recruiting Events
- Pilot recruiters have been traveling across the country to more than 30 recruiting events in the last two months
- More than 700 students are now members of the Airline Pilot Pathway Program (AP3)
- ExpressJet’s Pilot Recruiting Facebook page, expressjet.com/careers and flysmartchoice.com have the latest information on upcoming events
ExpressJet is committed to exceeding all expectations for 2016, and redefining the regional airline industry. We take pride in raising the bar for our company and setting the industry standard.
If you’re ready to start your career, apply today at expressjet.com/apply.