Denver Air Connection
Denver Air Connection is a regional airline based in Denver, Colorado, operating a fleet of 10 aircraft, primarily consisting of Embraer ERJ145 regional jets. The airline serves around 40 daily routes, providing essential connectivity to smaller cities and regional airports across the U.S. Denver Air Connection employs approximately 100 pilots and operates bases at Denver International Airport and other regional locations. Founded in 2015, the airline primarily operates under the United Express brand, partnering with United Airlines to expand its regional network and offer reliable service to underserved markets.
Airline Notes
First-year 121 Captains earn $192.50 per hour, while first-year 121 First Officers earn $90 per hour.
For Part 135 Metroliner operations, first-year Captains earn $120 per hour, and first-year First Officers earn $45 per hour.
Pilots receive a minimum guarantee of 832 hours per calendar year, averaging 900 hours annually.
Part 121 pilots are given 12 days off per bid cycle, while Part 135 pilots receive 10 days off, with 8 hours of pay for flights accepted on days off.
The airline provides company-paid travel for commuting pilots, including hotel rooms during reserve periods.
DAC has interline agreements with United Airlines and American Airlines for scheduled flights.
Employee benefits include 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, a company-issued iPad, CASS privileges, and Known Crew Member access.
Pilots receive 2 days of paid time off (PTO) from the date of hire, with an additional 3 days after the 90-day probationary period.
Corporate headquarters are located at Centennial Airport (KAPA), and the airline, founded in 1996, operates under the ICAO code LYM with the ATC callsign "Key Lime."
Part 121 Captains (EMB-145 and D-328JET)
Qualifications:
Minimum PIC hour requirements per 14 CFR 121.436(a)
Current First Class medical
Airline Transport Pilot / Airplane Multi-Engine Land
Part 135 Cargo and Passenger First Officer Pilot Qualifications:
Minimum SIC requirements in 14 CFR 135.245(a) plus 350 hours TT (50 hours MEL recommended)
Current Second Class Medical
Commercial Pilot – Airplane Multi-Engine Land / Instrument Airplane
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Airline Type
Regional
Number of Pilots
75
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
28
Number of Domiciles
1
Union
None
Fleet
D328: 5
EMB120: 1
ERJ 145: 4
Metro 23: 3
SA226: 4
SA227: 14
Domiciles
DEN
Airline Notes
First-year 121 Captains earn $192.50 per hour, while first-year 121 First Officers earn $90 per hour.
For Part 135 Metroliner operations, first-year Captains earn $120 per hour, and first-year First Officers earn $45 per hour.
Pilots receive a minimum guarantee of 832 hours per calendar year, averaging 900 hours annually.
Part 121 pilots are given 12 days off per bid cycle, while Part 135 pilots receive 10 days off, with 8 hours of pay for flights accepted on days off.
The airline provides company-paid travel for commuting pilots, including hotel rooms during reserve periods.
DAC has interline agreements with United Airlines and American Airlines for scheduled flights.
Employee benefits include 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums, a company-issued iPad, CASS privileges, and Known Crew Member access.
Pilots receive 2 days of paid time off (PTO) from the date of hire, with an additional 3 days after the 90-day probationary period.
Corporate headquarters are located at Centennial Airport (KAPA), and the airline, founded in 1996, operates under the ICAO code LYM with the ATC callsign "Key Lime."