Pilots
Why Fly With Us?
Our team is comprised of Aviation leaders and enthusiasts who share a common passion to work and fly Smarter. Ideals which steer our culture are comradery, flexibility, innate curiosity, drive, pursuit of excellence and meaningful care for one another. We manifest what matters, and we've been listening. In our ever-changing world facing times like no other, what we offer above the rest is simple: safety, service, convenience and reliability.
Smarter Career Path
Waltzing Matilda Aviation, the operator of the Connect Airlines brand, offers a pilot a credible path to competitive non-regional jet pay and balanced quality of life.
Smarter Benefits
Insurance premiums are company paid up to $1500 a month, so that Pilots can choose what makes the most sense for them and their families.
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UHC national provided health coverage
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Vision and dental insurance options available
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Short and long term disability options, plus life insurance
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Matching 401k up to 5% of salary
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Profit Sharing up to 10% of salary
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Uniform allowance
Smarter Schedules
Most lines of flying are based upon a 4 on, 3 off schedule with overnights often in the pilot’s home base.
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Pilot bases
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Philadelphia (PHL)
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Chicago (ORD)
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Connect pilots receive $1500 a month tax free to offset commuting expenses to and from their assigned pilot base.
Smarter For You
Our Smart Start Captain program will offer up to thirty highly qualified direct entry Captains an industry leading, pay-protected salary of more than a quarter million dollars per year, plus sought-after quality of life benefits to join the USA’s newest regional airline that is launching scheduled service on Dash 8 aircraft.