Mesa Airlines
Pilot Cadet Program
Mesa Airline's Bridge Air program offers a pathway to accumulate ATP minimums, alongside actual airline training materials and a conditional job offer.
Participants must have their commercial certificate with instrument rating to apply to the program.
Potential Pilot Career Pathway*
Cadet Program Highlights
Mentorship
Start Building Seniority
Unlimited Flight Benefits
Early Preview To Mesa
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Cadet Program Benefits
- Mentorship
- Start building seniority and longevity
- Unlimited flight benefits
- Early preview to Mesa Airlines
- Seamless transition from cadet to first officer
Access to Major Airlines*
- United Airlines
*Denotes partnership, but eligible regional pilots may also flow to other major airlines.
About Mesa Airlines
Mesa Airlines operates a large fleet of regional jets and narrow-body aircraft on behalf of our partners, American Airlines, United Airlines, and DHL. Aircraft included in the Mesa fleet include the CRJ-900 as American Eagle, the Embraer E175 as United Express, and the Boeing 737 as DHL Express. As an airline, Mesa has a diverse group of pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, dispatchers, and corporate professionals, and can give prospective candidates the opportunity to begin their airline career and grow professionally.
Learn more at https://bridge-air.net/about (opens in a new window) About.
Updated June 2026