Republic Airways: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Regional airline (Part 121), flies for American, Delta and United |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Carmel, Indiana (per SEC filings) |
| Bases | 10 U.S. crew bases (per Republic); full list not published on the page checked |
| Aircraft | All E-Jet fleet of Embraer 170/175s (per Republic) |
| Published pilot minimums | Not published on the page checked |
| Published pay | First officer $91.81/hour; first-year captain $142.81/hour (per Republic's careers blog, published Jun 4, 2025; current contract rates not published there) |
| Hiring status | Not published |
| Careers | careers.rjet.com/blog/careers/life-as-a-commercial-airline-pilot/ |
First officers can bid for captain upgrade after 850 hours of Part 121 time (per Republic). Runs its own LIFT Academy flight school. Training center in Indianapolis.
Source / last checked: careers.rjet.com/blog/careers/life-as-a-commercial-airline-pilot/, data.sec.gov/submissions/CIK0000810332.json · checked Oct 25, 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 Republic Airways's pilot minimums?
Not published on the page checked
How much does Republic Airways pay pilots?
First officer $91.81/hour; first-year captain $142.81/hour (per Republic's careers blog, published Jun 4, 2025; current contract rates not published there)