• The average salary of Cape Air first year Captains is $79,782
  This is possible due to the $100 - $500 per shift incentives to work extra, as well as seasonal bonuses typically dependent on how many extra shifts are worked
  Duty schedules are typically: 4 13-Hour days per week (4 on 4 off), 3 13-Hour days and one half day (4 on 3 off), or 4 10-Hour days per week.
  Centralized basing in Montana (BIL)
  Bases are bid on by seniority, 85% of Captains receive their first choice bid, and 92% receive their top 3
  Junior bases are in the Northeast and Caribbean
  Unplanned out of base overnight pay plus per diem
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  Guaranteed 12 days off per 28 day period
  Up to $500 bonus per day for full time pilots flying on a day off.
  Up to $300 per day bonus for part time pilots.
  Mandatory crew breaks throughout the duty day
  Generous leave of absence policy: Retain seniority for 1 year, and always retain longevity if you return
  Base transfers have relocation allowance and paid days off when moving your domicile
  100% Medical certificate reimbursement for pilots
  Paid paternity and maternity leave – 12 weeks
  Reduced gym memberships
  Short/Long term disability
  Paid volunteer hours
  Wellness benefit
  Vacation Accrual - 1 week first year, 2 weeks 2nd - 4th year, 3 weeks 5th - 9th year, 4 weeks 10 years and up
  Paid sick leave - 45 hours yearly
  8 company paid holidays
  All C402, BN-2’s are equipped with Garmin 430W. P2012 has built-in G1000 nxi suite of avionics.
  Founded in 1989
  IATA code: 9K; ICAO code: KAP
  ATC call sign: "C air", pronounced similar to "CARE"

Company Website

Cape Air jobs page

- 402 First Officer Minimums: Street FO Applications are closed. Currently, FOs are only hired from the LIFT Academy Workforce Development Program and Internal Gateway Program (for Cape Air employees)
- 402/BN-2/P2012 Captain Minimums – ATP Multi-engine land or applicable minimums
- Cape Air pays for ATP-CTP and ATP check ride if required

CASS – Company funded
Known Crew Member Feb 2017

*Pay Scales based on 135 DUTY HRS

o Weekly guarantee is 40 hours per week
- DUTY HOUR NOT FLIGHT HOUR
o 150% pay for Part 135 pilots over 40 duty hours per week

All pay regardless of operation is greater of scheduled or flown

Training pay is equal to minimum weekly guarantee

100% deadhead pay

Future contractual pay raises: September 2026

$45/day for nights away form your base