Pilots know the immense amount of effort and training that goes into earning their wings. It’s a huge accomplishment that marks the beginning of a new chapter in their career, with more still to come. That’s why it’s important to find an airline that supports you in every stage of your career. Republic Airways System Chief Pilot Ashley Gomez shares why Republic is a great place for Pilots to grow their careers.
At Republic Airways, we know that we grow when our Pilots grow. It’s why we’ve invested in a state-of-the-art Aviation Campus with in-house Instructors and Instructor Evaluators, allowing Pilots to continually advance their skills and knowledge.
“Investing in our people is what sets Republic apart,” said Ashley.
These opportunities for growth extend beyond training. At Republic, we help our Associates pursue their passions by providing pathways to step into new roles or even new departments.
“I did not come from a management background,” said Ashley. “But Republic believed in my experience and trusted me to develop my skills as a leader in my role as System Chief Pilot.”
“The number one thing that’s kept me at Republic for over twenty years is the people,” said Ashley. “While we are a growing organization, we are a close-knit family.”
The culture at Republic supports our Associates by fostering community and giving Associates recognition for excellence.
Another way Republic shows support for Pilots comes from our approach to safety.
“Safety is at the center of everything we do,” said Ashley. “Republic goes above and beyond to instill that in our culture.”
In addition to industry standards, Republic has worked alongside the pilot union to develop safety guidelines and a robust safety reporting culture. Republic further enhances the safety of our operation by regularly sending team members to industry safety conferences, and by collaborating with Aircraft Maintenance Technicians to strengthen preventative maintenance measures.
“Republic is an innovator in this industry,” said Ashley. “That’s because we invest in new technologies.”
Our state-of-the-art Training Center, complete with eight Full Motion Flight Simulators and eight Flight Training Devices, is a prime example of that investment.
Republic also leads the industry in its pilot contract by focusing on work rule policies and competitive pay rates.
“Your time is respected at Republic,” said Ashley. “Our work rules in the pilot contract, such as no junior manning and Trip & Duty Rigs along with a Daily Minimum Credit reflect that.”
If you’re interested in learning more about what makes Republic Airways a great place to build your career, visit rjet.com/about/.