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ERJ-145 First Officer (Fast-Track Captain Upgrade)

✈️ ERJ-145 First Officer (Fast-Track Captain Upgrade)

Join the Embraer ERJ family (ERJ-135/145) and accelerate your path to the left seat. We’re looking for a sharp, safety-forward aviator who’s ready to deliver excellent customer care today—and step confidently into command tomorrow.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Fleet/Type: Embraer ERJ Family (EMB-135/145)
  • Upgrade Path: Fast-Track to Captain
  • Type Rating: Not required (NTR) — Training Provided
  • License Accepted: FAA
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 The Mission

As an ERJ First Officer, you’ll execute safe, efficient, and customer-centric operations across a dynamic network. You’ll collaborate closely with your Captain, Flight Attendants, Ground Operations, Maintenance, and Dispatch/Mission Control to deliver an on-time, high-quality experience—every leg, every day.

🧰 What You’ll Do

  • Perform precise preflight planning, inspections, and performance calculations.
  • Operate the ERJ-135/145 safely and smoothly in all phases of flight, adhering to SOPs and regulatory requirements.
  • Apply sound judgment and CRM to manage changing weather, ATC constraints, and operational priorities.
  • Deliver warm, professional service—greeting customers, communicating clearly, and resolving issues proactively.
  • Coordinate seamlessly with Captain, Cabin Crew, Ground Crew, Maintenance, and Mission Control.
  • Complete accurate postflight duties, logs, and safety reports; uphold a just culture and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Prepare for command through targeted training, mentorship, and demonstrated leadership in daily operations.

🌟 Who You Are

  • Adaptable: Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and adjust quickly to shifting plans.
  • Detail-Oriented: Nothing escapes your preflight-to-shutdown discipline.
  • Critical Thinker: You assess, decide, and act—always safety-first.
  • Customer-Centric: You make every passenger feel welcomed and cared for.
  • Communicative: You keep your Captain, Cabin Crew, Ground Ops, Maintenance, Dispatch, and Customers in the loop.
  • Proactive: You anticipate needs and solve problems before they arise.
  • Safety-Focused: You hold yourself and others to the highest safety standards.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: You bring energy, ownership, and creative ideas to elevate the operation.

🧾 Minimum Requirements

  • Total Time: 2,500 hours
  • Multi-Engine: 500 hours
  • Turbine: 500 hours
  • Currency: Minimum 100 hours in the last 12 months
  • Licenses: FAA CPL with IR and ME
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Type Rating: Not required (NTR) — Training Provided
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Documents: Current and valid Driver’s License and Passport
  • Permit: Current and valid FCC Radio Operator’s Permit
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

📈 Preferred Experience

  • 3,000+ hours total time
  • 1,000+ multi-engine hours
  • Embraer 135/145 time or training

🔧 Training & Upgrade

Arrive ready to learn—no ERJ type rating required. We provide fleet training and a defined, performance-based pathway to the left seat for high-performing First Officers.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to accelerate your career on the ERJ? Submit your application with an up-to-date resume, flight-time breakdown, and license/medical details. Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Note: Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be considered.