Landing your first airline job at a regional carrier, and what the interview process actually involves.
A regional airline is the typical entry point into airline flying, and the hiring process — application, interview, simulator assessment — has its own specific preparation needs. This guide covers getting through it.
Inside: building a competitive application as a low-time pilot, preparing for technical and simulator-based interview components, understanding regional airline pay and contracts realistically, and positioning yourself for an eventual move to a major carrier.
Includes quick-reference cheat sheets and tool/template checklists (print version), AI-powered prompts at the end of every chapter, and clickable links to Claude and ChatGPT in the digital version. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats. Instant download after purchase.
Landing your first airline job at a regional carrier, and what the interview process actually involves.