Bridge Air Partnership

Epic Flight Academy is proud to be an official partner with Bridge Air. This allows our flight students to flow from our training program into the Bridge Air time-building program and receive a guaranteed interview with Mesa Airlines or Republic Airways once they meet the required qualifications.

Advantages of the Bridge Air program:

• Affordability – This program offers some of the lowest rates in the aviation industry.
• Airline Resources – Bridge Air offers a wide range of training assets and facilities. They also provide industry mentorship, an immersive environment, and flight benefits for personal travel.
• New Equipment – Build time in a modern fleet of newer aircraft, all equipped with a glass cockpit. Pilots love flying the sleek Pipistrel Alpha Trainer.
• Fly for MESA and REPUBLIC – Subject to the terms and conditions in the documents, you will have increased job opportunities to fly for either Mesa Airlines or Republic Airways.

How the Program Works for Epic Pilots

Program Highlights

• Access to structured time-building flights.
• Possible employment with Mesa Airlines and Republic Airways.
• Focus on long-distance, cross-country flying to help pilots reach airline minimums.

Flight Experience

• Pilots will operate aircraft provided or approved by Bridge Air, including Pipistrel Alpha Trainers.
• Bridge Air requires pilots to complete a minimum of 200 flight hours.
• Flights are strictly for time-building. Pilots may not instruct.

Program Costs, Locations, and Payment

• $75 per flight hour (plus applicable taxes)
• Located in Glendale Regional Airport – Glendale, Arizona
• Pilots pay in advance. Financing options are available through Bridge Air and its funding partners.

Airline Opportunities

• Possible interviews for successful participants with Mesa Airlines or Republic Airways
• Consideration is based on:
  • Meeting all airline hiring requirements
  • Fulfilling program criteria
• Participation does not guarantee an interview or employment

Eligibility Requirements

• To participate, pilots must:
  • Meet Bridge Air’s flight review and operational approval standards
  • Purchase a minimum of 200 hours of flight time in advance

Epic pilots who join Bridge Air and take a clear, direct path to the airline industry. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance your career, Bridge Air helps you reach your aviation goals.

They simplify the transition to an aviation career. After reaching your ATP minimums, you can qualify for conditional employment as a First Officer. They also offer one of the highest pay rates in the industry.

Unlike traditional programs, Bridge Air provides a faster, more practical path to building your hours, using real airline training materials and offering a conditional job opportunity.