Mesa requires a minimum of 500 hours in total time and a minimum of 100 hours in multi-engine time. However, with our PRIMARY or PACE programs, you have an opportunity to fly for Mesa Air Group with as little as 220 hours in flight time.

What are some reasons as to why graduates of the Primary or PACE program don’t get hired?

We occasionally do get feedback from the company on applicants who are not hired but not always. Anyone participating in an airline interview must know that the hiring board (typically line pilots and a representative from HR serve as the interviewers) have to satisfy themselves, in a short amount of time, that the pilot is 1) someone who will work with others in the flight deck and 2) someone who is technically strong (instrument knowledge, weather, systems, etc). Some of the reasons for No Hire that we’ve had in the past range from 1) applicant was unprepared for the interview (had not continued to study and was not prepared for instrument questions, etc.), 2) applicant exhibited a cocky attitude, acted like the interview was just a formality and the job was theirs, 3) applicant was so nervous, hyperventilated, couldn’t answer questions, couldn’t brief an approach, choked, or 4) the background check (that all airlines conduct) revealed driving history problems, criminal misdemeanors, applicant had previously been fired from a job and was not eligible for rehire (particularly with another airline as a flight attendant, etc.). We make every effort in our selection process to determine each applicant’s potential for success at Mesa. Driving records are critical. Sometimes people don’t understand the message that comes across on a driving record with numerous violations – it’s a history of not following rules. For an industry that is driven by rules and regulations, driving records are an excellent indicator of a person’s habits and critical to the decision process.

Will I have to get my instructor certificates to build time to meet the company minimums once I complete training?

No! This is the beauty of the program - once you complete your training (in either the PRIMARY or PACE program), you will go through the application process for the guaranteed interview with Mesa Air Group. For the PRIMARY graduates, this could be with as little as 220 hours total flight time.

I already have all of Mesa's minimums, where can I send my Application?

Click on www.Mesa-Air.com from more information.