Frontier Airlines: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Ultra-low-cost airline (Part 121) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not published |
| Bases | Not published |
| Aircraft | Not published |
| Published pilot minimums | RTP: U.S. military helicopter aviators; R-ATP at 750 TT incl. 250 fixed-wing PIC, 100 XC PIC, 25 night PIC, 25 multi. No fixed-wing time needed to start. |
| Published pay | Not published |
| Hiring status | Rotor Transition Program applications temporarily closed |
| Careers | www.flyfrontier.com/careers/pilot/rotor-transition-program/ |
$50,000 sign-on bonus to fund fixed-wing training, ATP/CTP and jet transition.
Source / last checked: www.flyfrontier.com/careers/pilot/rotor-transition-program/ · checked Oct 23, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Frontier Airlines's pilot minimums?
RTP: U.S. military helicopter aviators; R-ATP at 750 TT incl. 250 fixed-wing PIC, 100 XC PIC, 25 night PIC, 25 multi. No fixed-wing time needed to start.
How much does Frontier Airlines pay pilots?
Frontier Airlines does not publish pilot pay on the official page we checked (Oct 23, 2026).