Regional passenger airline
Republic Airways
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YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Get to know Republic Airways.
Republic is rooted in regional aviation, with Mesa now part of its merger story. Explore how the current organization connects communities and what its recruiting team says about available operations roles and development.
WHY CONSIDER REPUBLIC AIRWAYS?
Picture yourself here.
Explore a regional airline serving three major partner networks.
A common Embraer aircraft family and varied partner schedules can be an appealing combination for operations-minded people.
Career perspectives to explore, not promises of a vacancy, specific duties, benefits, or progression. Ask the employer what applies to the role you are considering.
- Type of operation
- Regional passenger airline
- Headquarters
- Carmel, Indiana
HOW IT BEGAN
A little history.
Republic traces its roots to 1974. Its 2025 merger with Mesa expanded the combined regional operation.
FLEET & NETWORK
The operation behind the name.
- Aircraft types
- Embraer E170 and E175
- Reported fleet size
- More than 300 aircraft reported for the combined Republic/Mesa operation on the current company page, checked October 15, 2026.
- Main airports / operating bases
- 12 crew bases reported; airport assignments depend on the American, Delta and United partner networks.
- Where they fly
- Regional services in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Caribbean for American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express.
Company profile researched October 15, 2026. Fleet figures use the reporting dates and scope shown; aircraft on order are not counted as operating aircraft.
The combined fleet includes legacy Mesa capacity. Historical pay and location reports may predate the merger.
PAY & WORKING LIFE
The details that matter.
- First-year / starting pay
- $22.22/hr
- Top pay
- $40.00/hr
- License pay / premiums
- None
- Shift patterns
- 4-3; 10 Hr Shifts
- Annual hours worked
- Not listed
- Union / representation
- TWU
Pay is shown in the source’s stated currency and period. Older entries describe historical terms. Verify current pay, training rates, premiums, and progression with the employer or applicable agreement.
AROUND THE OFFICE
Local income & housing.
- Dispatch office location
- Indianapolis (IND)
- Local median income (not airline pay)
- $66,219/yr
- Local gross rent / month
- $1,156
Local income and gross rent are figures reported in the source spreadsheet, not airline employee pay. They describe the referenced city or county, not surrounding communities. Gross rent includes rent and renter-paid utilities. Census links may now show newer figures than this snapshot.
Inside the operation
As of January 2024; Negotiating new contract
A career link does not indicate an open vacancy. Requirements and benefits may vary by position and agreement.
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