Mesa Air launches Independent Pilot Development program

Mesa Airlines announced the launch of its Independent Pilot Development program IPD, which will offer pilots “pay as you go” opportunity to build required flight time quickly, economically, and efficiently in brand new Pipistrel Alpha 2 aircraft. IPD is designed to accelerate the time needed to achieve the required hours under the FAA’s mandated “1,500-hour rule”. IPD gives pilots a preferred interview with Mesa, or the ability to choose to work for any airline once they have reached 1,500 hours. The program is available to any pilot who has obtained their commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating. Pilots are required to purchase a minimum of 50-hour blocks at $60 hour. Rates include fuel and are based on two-pilot flight deck occupancy.