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Direct Entry Captain

by GoJet Airlines

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Date Posted

November 13, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$149.01+/hr (≈$309.9K+/yr)

Cost of Living

View details for St. Louis

Locations

St. Louis, Missouri

Application Deadline

December 13, 2026

Description

GoJet Airlines is a regional airline operating the world class CRJ 550 under the United Express brand.

Crew Bases:

STL | ORD | EWR | IAD | IAH

Overview

Our unique Direct Entry Captain program allows experienced pilots to join GoJet as a Captain, rather than a First Officer. This program is ideal for First Officers at other regionals who meet Captain requirements but are facing long upgrade times. At GoJet, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to pilot hiring, and you'll find that GoJet pilots come from a wide array of aviation backgrounds. Flying for GoJet means joining a diverse pilot group that includes military pilots, high time pilots, and recent flight instructors who have transitioned into commercial flying. We look forward to welcoming you to the GoJet family!

DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAIN PAY

  • Starting pay: $149.01 per flight hour
  • Per Diem: $2.10
  • 100% cancellation pay
  • Minimum Guarantee: 75 hours per month
  • Longevity Match up to 18 years

DIRECT ENTRY CAPTAIN QUALIFICATIONS

  • Direct Entry Captains must be a minimum of 23 years old
  • FAA Multi-Engine Airline Transport Pilot's Certificate
  • Minimum Flight Experience:
    • 1,750 hours, of which 100% must be fixed wing
    • 1,000 hours multi-engine time
    • 1,000 hours air carrier experience
    • 1,000 hours turbine time

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AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot: St. Louis, Missouri

What aviation pay actually covers in St. Louis — AviHire's snapshot of median income, housing, and everyday prices from U.S. Census Bureau data (2023 5-Year ACS estimates).

Median Household Income
$55,279
Median Rent
$978/mo
Median Home Value
$185,100
Gasoline (1 gal)
$3.15
Restaurant Meal
$13.5
Milk (1 L)
$0.86
Eggs (dozen)
$1.61

Rent runs about 21.2% of median income in St. Louis — affordable by the common 30%-of-income guideline.

AviHire Cost of Living Snapshot, compiled from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2023), with fuel and grocery prices from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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