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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.
🧭 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.

