MPD Mission

We are dedicated to helping aviators achieve their dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot as quickly, safely, and inexpensively as possible.

Achieving ATP minimums is one of the biggest challenges facing aviators. Our Mesa Pilot Development program has found a solution to bridging the gap and make your dreams a reality faster than you ever thought possible.

In our innovative program, you can build flight time cost-effectively. Mesa offers 0% interest free loans with no credit check required. Upon completion of your 1500 hours and onboarding at Mesa Airlines, you would begin repaying your loan out of your First Officer paycheck. The loan will be payroll deducted.

Aircraft hours are subject to availability.

Candidates selected:

• Will be flying out of one of the program's current locations Inverness, FL (KINF) or Prescott, AZ (KPRC)
• Must be prepared to transition to employment with Mesa Airlines upon receipt of a class date.
• Meet all Company minimum requirements to be a First Officer pilot (these requirements may be updated from time to time at the Company's sole discretion); and
• MPD Cadet must meet all standard Company pilot new hire screenings to the Company's satisfaction including but not limited to criminal history background.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Hold a Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) Commercial Pilot Certificate with airplane Multi-Engine Land and airplane Single Engine Land, and Instrument Airplane Ratings.
• Hold a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
• 25 Hours of Multi Time
• Ability to demonstrate instrument proficiency
• FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• At least 19 years of age
• Current Valid Passport
  • With legal ability to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass a security background check and FAA-mandated drug test
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read and speak the English language
• Ability to relocate