WE WANT YOU HERE
Metro Aviation welcomes helicopter pilots experiencing airline layoffs.
We have multiple openings acros the country and invite you to explore everything we have to offer.
At Metro, you’re more than a number. You are family and we’ll treat you as such. Skip the hotel rooms and sleep in your own bed every night. Experience a career that values you as a person, invests in your development, and truly cares about your happiness.
Our goal is to find qualified candidates who value our mission and contribute to our overall safety culture.We invest in the well-being of our employees. The following FREE benefits are offered to all full-time employees: Family Health and Prescription Insurance, Family Dental Insurance, Family Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Thoughts from former Airline Pilots that are now with Metro
I left the airlines for a job that I could come home from every night. A job that gave me a much higher sense of purpose. There is nothing like flying a heart back for transplant on Christmas Eve. Knowing that you had a hand in helping someone. Metro has a good schedule, compatible pay and very supportive. You’re more than just a number on a seniority list. – Former Captain
When the position came available, I could not believe a high quality pilot position in the FAR Part 135 world was only 30 minutes from my home. After 28 years in the airline one thing I realized was I didn’t want to be on the road any more. With Metro, I’m home every night. Another perk is our insurance. Metro pays 100% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance. This was a savings of $1200 a month to me. Lastly, as a pilot some of us in the airline world are just not ready to be grounded. I fly just enough to enjoy it and the missions I fly are rewarding. – Retired Captain
I chose Metro because I was told by a good friend of mine that they are a family run company who cares about their people. Which I have experienced that to be true. I have young children and wanted to be present while they are growing up. Metro offers the opportunity for me to see them everyday, at least part of it depending on day or night shift, and equally important stability. The regional airline I worked for wasn’t able to provide either of these. It is also very rewarding helping people when they are truly in need. – Former Regional Pilot
What it takes
Pilot Qualifications
At Metro, we hire the best of the best. Our qualifications are extensive, and our interview process is thorough. For those that have the necessary hours and desire something that offers more, Metro just may be the place for you.
Rotor Wing
2000 total hrs for PIC positions
1000 total hrs for SIC positions
1000 RW hrs for PIC positions
500 hrs Cross Country Flight Time
100 hrs of Night Flight Time, including 50 hrs unaided
75 hrs Instrument Flight Time (50 hrs in flight) for IFR PIC positions
FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Certificate and Instrument Helicopter Rating (Airline Transport Pilot Rotorcraft preferred)
FAA 2nd Class medical (1st class required at some locations)
JOIN THE FAMILY
Curious about what being a pilot for Metro really looks like? Just talk to Mike Flahive.