Pilot Requirements Total Time: 1,200 hours Cross Country: 500 hours Night: 100 hours Instrument (actual or simulated) – 75 hours (50 in an actual aircraft) Must be legally eligible to work in the United States Pilot Hiring Process A candidate must successfully complete an interview to be eligible for the Hiring Pool, which is maintained by our chief pilot. The hiring process consists of an interview, written evaluation, and flight evaluation. Once hired, there is a two week training process to include ground school, flight training, 135 check ride, and line operating experience. Note: Pilots should update [redacted] of their employment-seeking status every 90 days.