Captains and First Officers
Eastern Air Lines Career Opportunities | Airline Careers
General Pilot Hiring Requirements:
Valid FAA ATP Certificate
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Valid FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit
Favorable Background Check including PRIA records examination, criminal history records check, and National Driver Registry check
Favorable Pre-employment drug screening
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree
Current passport and legally eligible to work in the United States
Current US Driver’s license
Captain flight time minimums:
7000 hours total fixed-wing PIC/SIC flight time
2000 hours fixed-wing, turbo jet, PIC flight time
First Officer flight time minimums:
3000 hours total fixed-wing PIC/SIC flight time
1000 hours fixed-wing, turbo jet and/or turbo prop, PIC flight time