Embry-Riddle Pilot Program
Frontier Airlines
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This program is designed to identify strong candidates from Embry-Riddle in order to provide them a structured pathway to a career as a Frontier pilot.
For a student to be qualified for interview under this Agreement, he or she must meet the following qualifications:
Frontier requires the following initial qualifications prior to being offered a conditional offer of pool placement:
- GPA of 3.2/4.0 or above
- Letters of recommendation from two Embry-Riddle professors or administrators
- No disciplinary records from the previous 24 calendar months
- No more than two sick days used per rolling academic year
- Successfully pass an interview with Frontier and maintain these qualifications prior to starting employment
- Apply online via Airline Apps
Frontier requires the following qualifications prior to a potential hire being transitioned from the pool to a class date, along with the items listed under a. General:
- First Class Medical with first class privileges
- 600+ total time hours
- No more than one check ride/stage check failure during the previous rolling 12 calendar months
- No more than three total check ride/stage check failures in total during their pilot training at Embry-Riddle
- No accidents or incidents on their pilot record
- No certificate enforcement action (pending or adjudicated) on their pilot record
- First Class medical certificate
- ATP license, or ability to obtain license when experience permits
- Meet Frontier's minimum requirements as listed on www.flyfrontier.com
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
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