Cadet Pilot – Destination 225° Pathway (Omaha, NE)

✈️ About the Pathway

This structured, career-lifecycle program is designed for motivated candidates, including those with no prior pilot experience. Cadets complete rigorous ab initio training with CAE, progress through Southwest’s Destination 225° milestones, and build flight time as part of Jet Linx’s professional Part 135 operations. A minimum two-year commitment to Jet Linx is required.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Participate in CAE ab initio ground school and flight training while progressing through Destination 225°.
• Build high-quality flight time on Jet Linx’s FAA Part 135 fleet under professional operating standards.
• Maintain accurate, current records of flight times, ratings, and training; remain in good academic and training standing.
• Meet safety and compliance standards, including TSA background checks, criminal-history records checks, and FAA/DOT drug testing.
• Satisfy Southwest Airlines prescreening requirements and embody Jet Linx’s culture and values.

🧰 What You’ll Bring

• Program admission: Southwest Airlines acceptance letter into Destination 225° and active enrollment in the affiliated CAE ab initio program.
• Documentation: Recommendation letter confirming good standing in coursework/flight training and a current resume detailing flight times, ratings, and experience.
• Certificates & ratings: CAE ab initio degree/certification; Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings; meets R-ATP requirements.
• Medical: Current U.S. DOT/FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Eligibility: Authorized to work full-time in the United States without company visa sponsorship now or in the future; valid passport permitting travel into and out of the U.S.; valid driver’s license; age 21+ at time of application; proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English; willing to relocate; minimum two-year commitment to Jet Linx.

🌟 Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive compensation (base varies by position, location, aircraft size, and your education/training/experience).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with 6% company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid life and short-term disability coverage.

📨 How to Apply

Please submit the following:

• Resume with current flight times, ratings, and relevant experience.
• Southwest Destination 225° acceptance letter and proof of active CAE ab initio enrollment.
• Recommendation letter confirming good standing in coursework and flight training.
• Copy of FAA First Class Medical and pilot certificates/ratings.

Note: Only candidates who have been accepted into Destination 225° and are actively enrolled with CAE will be considered.