Maintenance Careers Offer Much More Than Turning a Wrench: Parts, Inspection, Records, & More
Compared to the bustle of the airport, the maintenance hangar in Albany appears to be a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. But underneath the calm surface is a strong current of efficiency — Trained professionals who get the job done, while still managing to learn from one another. The men and women in maintenance aren’t as high […]
Flight Crews Become Family When Flying for CommutAir
Captain Lamont Tillery, First Officer D’Troy Pastor, and Flight Attendant Ashley Marroquin have a remarkable chemistry, the kind that forms when you truly enjoy the company of your coworkers. They are quick to laugh and tease one another, too, just like family. Together, the three of them are responsible for as many as 50 passengers […]
Q&A: Direct Entry Captain Robert Scheu Shares His CommutAir Experience
CAPTAIN ROBERT SCHEU came to CommutAir (C5) last year as a direct-entry-captain (DEC). He’s currently enrolled in United’s Career Path Program with a goal of transitioning to United. In the short time he’s been part of the C5 Family, he’s enjoyed himself so much that he has attended several events with the Recruiting Team […]
[VIDEO] Ready for Their Close Ups: Partnership with ATP & Flying Magazine
CommutAir pilots — Vlad Kouzniaev, John Secord, Ryan Morris, and Joe Ranze — became the stars of a recent promotional video created in partnership with ATP Flight School and Flying Magazine. Filmed at Washington Dulles Airport, one of CommutAir’s two bases, the film crew spent the day conducting interviews to learn more about the career […]
CommutAir, a United Express® Carrier, Celebrates 30th Anniversary
NORTH OLMSTED, OH (August 9, 2019) CommutAir, a United Express partner (UAL), celebrated its 30th anniversary as a regional airline carrier on August 1 in its hangar in Albany. “I am always in awe of amount of passion and commitment that our CommutAir family has for each other,” said Rick Hoefling, who took the helm […]
Increased Demand for Captains Prompts CommutAir, a United Express® Carrier, To Increases Pilot Sign-On Bonus — $50k and Immediate Captain Upgrades —
NORTH OLMSTED, OH. (July 25, 2019) CommutAir, a United Express regional airline, today announced it is increasing its sign-on bonus to $50,000 for captain-qualified candidates. “Our rapid growth continues to drive opportunities across our expanding operation with jet deliveries continuing,” said Joel Raymond, Chief Operating Officer. “That rapid growth has increased our demand for experienced […]