Breeze Airways
Breeze Airways is a low-cost U.S. carrier specializing in nonstop flights between underserved cities. The airline serves more than 90 destinations across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica through its rapidly expanding network.
Headquarters
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Pilot Bases
13
Aircraft Fleet
69
Hiring
Active
Aircraft Fleet & Notes
Breeze is expanding and standardizing its fleet around the Airbus A220-300.
The airline has ordered 90 A220-300s, with purchase options for 30 additional aircraft and deliveries planned through 2028.
Breeze received 13 A220s during 2024, bringing its A220 fleet to 33 aircraft at the beginning of 2025.
Its remaining fleet included 10 Embraer E190s and three E195s, which primarily support charter operations.
Breeze’s A220s feature 137 seats, including 12 Breeze Ascent seats with 39 inches of pitch and a width of 20.5 inches.
The A220 produces approximately 25% lower fuel burn and carbon emissions per seat than previous-generation aircraft, supporting Breeze’s focus on efficiency, premium seating and growth in underserved markets.
Pilot Retirements
Hiring & Career Outlook
Current pilot hiring: Breeze is recruiting pilots, including Airbus A220 Direct Entry Captains.
Public hiring target: Breeze expects its Raleigh-Durham crew base to create more than 200 combined pilot and flight attendant jobs. The company has not published a separate pilot-only target.
Additional base growth: Breeze expects its Akron-Canton base to create more than 60 pilot, flight attendant and maintenance jobs over three years.
Minimum qualifications: The A220 Direct Entry Captain position requires an unrestricted FAA ATP, at least 3,000 fixed-wing hours, 2,000 hours in large Group II transport-category aircraft, 500 hours of PIC in that category and 500 hours of U.S. Part 121 PIC time within the previous three years.
Fleet growth: Breeze has placed firm orders for 90 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with options for 30 additional aircraft and deliveries scheduled through 2028.
Network growth: Breeze continues expanding its domestic network with new cities and routes across the United States.
International expansion: Breeze has received certification as a U.S. flag carrier and has announced service to destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Overall outlook: Positive for pilots over the longer term, supported by base expansion, continued A220 deliveries, domestic network growth and the development of international flying.
Pay Notes
Monthly guarantee: Breeze is publicly listed with a 70-hour monthly guarantee for lineholders and reserves, equal to 840 guaranteed hours per year.
Estimated annual base pay: At the 70-hour guarantee, a first-year FO earns about $88,200. First-year Captain pay is approximately $172,200 on the E190 or $180,600 on the A220. Year 12 Captain pay is about $214,200 on the E190 or $235,200 on the A220 before additional credit and benefits.
Fleet pay difference: First-year FO pay is the same on both aircraft, but the A220 pays more beginning in Year 2. Captain rates are higher on the A220 at every longevity level.
401(k): Breeze offers a company-matched 401(k). Public pilot information lists a 6% match, but pilots should confirm current eligibility and vesting rules directly with Breeze.
Benefits: Full-time pilots receive medical, dental and vision coverage, an employer-supported HSA, paid time off and travel privileges on Breeze and other airlines.
Per diem: Public pilot information lists domestic per diem at approximately $2 per hour. Current domestic and international rates should be confirmed with recruiting.
Contract status: Breeze pilots are represented by ALPA and are negotiating their first collective bargaining agreement. Pay, retirement benefits and work rules may change once an agreement is reached.