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Why Avelo?
Avelo provides a comprehensive training program, competitive compensation, and exceptional benefits to ensure that pilots receive the support they need to excel in their careers.
Training
- $7,350 per month new hire training pay
- Hotels and travel provided during training
- Initial uniform paid
- Training conducted at Avenger Flight Group Dallas Training Center
- Company-issued iPads at the start of training
Compensation
First Officer:
- Upon completion of simulator checkride – $9,170 per month @ 70 hours
- Year 1 rate @ 80 flight hours per month – $10,644 ($131/hr + premium pay / excludes per diem $2.25/hr)
- First year salary including training pay approximately $121,146
Direct Entry Captain:
- Upon completion of simulator checkride – $16,800 per month @ 70 hours
- Year 1 rate @ 80 flight hours per month – $19,200 ($240/hr + premium pay / excludes per diem $2.25/hr)
- First year salary including training pay approximately $206,700
Other:
- 75+ flight hours paid at 125% of hourly rate
- Day off flying paid at 150% of hourly rate
- View Avelo Pilot Pay Scale
Benefits
Coverage:
- Medical through Blue Cross / Blue Shield (HDP & PPO)
- Flexible Spending Account option (FSA)
- Health Savings Account option (HSA)
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance – Loss of License protection through Harvey Watt & Co
- FAA Medical Certification Advocacy through Harvey Watt & Co
- Life Insurance provided – additional coverage available
- 401k through Fidelity with Company match
- Profit Sharing
- CASS and KCM participant
Reduced Rate Travel Available On:
Air Canada, Air France, Alaska, British Airways, Delta, Etihad, Frontier, GOL, Hawaiian, Icelandair, JetBlue, Lufthansa, Qantas, Southwest, United and many others
Jumpseat Agreements:
All US carriers
Leadership
Chairman and CEO Andrew Levy – founder Avelo Airlines, former EVP and CFO of United Airlines, former President Allegiant Airlines, and current Board Member Copa Airlines.
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Additional bases being added in 2025. 21 B737s (800SFPs and 700s) currently and planning to add 8 – 12 aircraft per year.
Avelo Pilot Pay Scale
Effective on 11/1/2023
First Officer
Rate/Hr
Year 1
$131
$131
Year 2
$146
$146
Year 3
$155
$155
Year 4
$161
$161
Year 5
$166
$166
Year 6
$171
$171
Year 7
$176
$176
Year 8
$181
$181
Year 9
$186
$186
Year 10
$191
$191
Year 11
$196
$196
Year 12
$201
$201
Captain
Rate/Hr
Year 1
$240
$240
Year 2
$245
$245
Year 3
$251
$251
Year 4
$256
$256
Year 5
$261
$261
Year 6
$267
$267
Year 7
$272
$272
Year 8
$277
$277
Year 9
$282
$282
Year 10
$288
$288
Year 11
$293
$293
Year 12
$298
$298
- Monthly guarantee: 70 hours
- Reserve guarantee: 70 hours
- Minimum Days Off: 12 per month for line holder, 12 per month for reserve
- Any hours over 75 or flown on day off pay 125% of hourly pay
- Profit sharing when company reaches earnings goal
Why Pilots Love Flying for Avelo
Recent Podcasts
October 31, 2023
Scott Hall, Avelo’s Head of Flight Operations full interview at FAPA Talk. FAPA Talk is a video podcast where aviation industry professionals share their experiences, tips, and insights with pilots.
April 17, 2023
Scott Hall, Avelo’s Head of Flight Operations interview on The Pilot Network podcast.
Constantly hiring First Officers and Direct Entry Captains
(must meet 14 CFR 121.436 minimums)
Unrestricted ATP with airplane multi-engine class rating or Military R-ATP or for highly exceptional candidates with non-military R-ATP applicability:
- Aviation Bachelor’s degree under 141 programs: 1000 total time or
- Aviation Associate degree under 141 programs: 1250 total time or
- 21 years old with all ATP requirements: 1500 total time and
- ATP-CTP course with ATP written complete
- Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Valid passport/documents with at least six (6) months of validity that grants you the ability to travel in and out of the USA and all cities/countries served by Avelo Airlines now and in the future. Must be able to travel unrestricted to and from the United States.
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid U.S. driver’s license
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Must pass a DOT pre-employment drug test
- Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
Heavy jet/Boeing experience or B737 type preferred.
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Take Your Career to New Heights
Join the Avelo team and experience a supportive and fulfilling work environment, where your skills are valued and your career aspirations are realized. Apply now to take the first step towards a rewarding career as an Avelo pilot.