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ATP graduates achieve their career goals sooner and have more choices of who to fly for. Republic Airways recruits commercial pilots trained by ATP and is one of ATP's 38 Career Tracks™.
Fast Track to Republic Airways
RJet Cadet Program
$25k in Airline Assistance
Republic Airways has selected ATP as a preferred training provider to build their pilot pipelines with the best training in the fastest time frame possible, offering Airline Career Pilot Program students the following benefits to help offset the cost of paying for flight school and help you land the best job in the world, flying as an airline pilot.
Receive $25,000 in bonuses and airline financial incentives.
Republic is proud to partner with and represent American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines®.
Graduate from the Airline Career Pilot Program with CFIs.
Become an instructor with ATP's — certified instructor job for Airline Career Pilot Program graduates, where you can fly one of the newest and most reliable fleets and build flight experience faster.
As a certified flight instructor, complete an interview with Republic Airways.
In 2½ years after starting flight training, start your new hire class with Republic Airways. When you upgrade to Captain, you will also receive a $25,000 bonus.
ATP's Republic Airways Career Track™ provides a clear career progression from flight school to Republic, then on to the major airlines.
Republic pilots operate the only all E-Jet fleet of Embraer 170/175 jets with advanced technology, taking the helm of 900+ daily flights to 80 cities across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Our state-of-the-art Aviation Campus in Carmel, Indiana is home to our industry-leading Training Center. This pioneering training hub seamlessly integrates cutting-edge facilities, 8 full-motion and 8 static flight simulators, innovative technologies and all in-house instructors.
Updated Jan 6, 2026
Accepting Resumes
| Minimum | Competitive | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Time | 1500 | 1500 |
| Last 6 Months: | 250 | |
| Multi Time: | 50 | 50 |
| Certificate | Commercial | ATP |
| CFIIME | No | Yes |
| ATP Written | No | Yes |
| Education | No College Required | 2-Year Degree |
| Age: | 21 |
https://careers.rjet.com/Airline-Careers/Pilot
Updated Sep 30, 2025
| Year 20 | $222/hr | |
|---|---|---|
| Year 19 | $217/hr | |
| Year 18 | $212/hr | |
| Year 17 | $207/hr | |
| Year 16 | $202/hr | |
| Year 15 | $198/hr | |
| Year 14 | $193/hr | |
| Year 13 | $189/hr | |
| Year 12 | $185/hr | |
| Year 11 | $181/hr | |
| Year 10 | $177/hr | |
| Year 9 | $173/hr | |
| Year 8 | $169/hr | |
| Year 7 | $165/hr | |
| Year 6 | $161/hr | |
| Year 5 | $157/hr | |
| Year 4 | $154/hr | $96/hr |
| Year 3 | $150/hr | $95/hr |
| Year 2 | $147/hr | $94/hr |
| Year 1 | $144/hr | $92/hr |
| Embraer 175 CAPT, Embraer 170 CAPT | Embraer 175 FO, Embraer 170 FO |
| Aircraft | Aircraft Notes | Monthly Line Guarantee | Monthly Reserve Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer 170 | 75 | 75 | |
| Embraer 175 | 75 | 75 |
Updated Sep 30, 2025
First Officers begin at $90.90/hour year with. First year Captain Pay of $141.40 begins after successfully reserving upgrade class date after reaching 850 hours of FAR part 121 SIC time. Captain the world’s largest all-Embraer fleet of 220+ 170/175 E-Jets. 10 US base locations with 100% deadhead pay. Efficient trip pairings to maximize your schedule, with no junior manning so your days off are yours! Duty Rig 1:2 and Trip Rig 1:4. Enrollment and 100% Republic-contribution into 401k on day 90. Free basic life, employee dental and vision.
Updated Jul 22, 2026
| Embraer 170 | Current Fleet | 62 |
|---|---|---|
| Embraer 175 | Current Fleet | 159 |
Republic Airways has crew bases at:
Updated Jun 3, 2021
| Contact: | Pilot Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Phone: | 317-484-6000 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | http://rjet-pilot.jobs/ |
| Address: | 8909 Purdue Road Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46268 |
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