CommuteAir

CommuteAir Pilots Extend Contract With Significant Improvements

In November 2024, CommuteAir pilots ratified a two-year contract extension with significant improvements to pay, benefits, and work rules. The letter of agreement (LOA) extending the previous deal came after two years of bargaining.

Key improvements include:

• Substantial pay rate increases: An average increase of 37.7 percent for captains and 20.5 percent for first officers, with additional annual increases of up to 2 percent.
• Elimination of retention bonus repayment obligations: Provides financial relief and removes a barrier to pilot retention.
• Enhanced benefits: Improved health-care coverage and reserve rules for better work-life balance.
• $20,000 minimum new-hire bonus: A significant incentive for attracting new pilots.

"This agreement recognizes the value and professionalism of our pilots and indicates a path forward for growth and stability in regional airline contracts," said Capt. Liam Corcoran, CommuteAir ALPA Master Executive Council (MEC) chair.

The pilot group's contract runs through December 31, 2028, and represents a major step forward in recognizing the value the pilots bring to the airline while helping to ensure the continued success of CommuteAir's operations.

Our agreement shows CommuteAir is taking proactive steps to attract and retain the highly skilled pilots necessary for continued operational success.

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