ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express Carrier, Announces Houston as First Embraer E175 Crew Base

ATLANTA, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- ExpressJet Airlines, a United Express regional carrier, announced Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) as the first flight crew base for its new Embraer E175 fleet.

"Houston is a great place to live and is highly accessible for crew members who commute," said Vice President of Flight Operations Greg Wooley. "We're proud that it will be the first home for our E175s and look forward to announcing a second base location soon."

ExpressJet is growing with 25 new E175s in 2019 and will hire more than 600 pilots this year alone. ExpressJet pilots enjoy top-tier compensation, work rules and quality of life as well as a direct path to a flying career at United Airlines through the United Career Path Program. ExpressJet also recently increased its pilot signing bonus to $22,000, with an additional $5,000 for an eligible type rating.

Pilots who sign on with ExpressJet can expect an immediate class date and to complete training and begin flying within three months. After a quick selection process, pilots can be placed within four days into one of ExpressJet's twice-monthly classes. Training is paid, and single-occupancy hotel accommodations are provided. Pilots interested in joining ExpressJet should visit airlineapps.com or expressjet.com/pilots to apply.

About ExpressJet Airlines
ExpressJet Airlines operates as United Express, on behalf of United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL), to serve more than 100 airports across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The airline flies more than 3,300 weekly flights from bases in Chicago, Cleveland, Houston and Newark. ExpressJet pilots enjoy top-tier pay and work rules as well as a direct path to a career at United Airlines. ExpressJet is owned by ManaAir, LLC, a company in which United Airlines has a minority interest. For further information, contact 404-856-1199, [email protected].

View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/expressjet-airlines-a-united-express-carrier-announces-houston-as-first-embraer-e175-crew-base-300791942.html

SOURCE ExpressJet Airlines