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Our Structure
This is a summary of the new structure for California Airlines pilot ranks and the requirements for advancement through those ranks. California Airlines has been established as, and continues to be, an X-Plane based flight simulator Virtual Airline that promotes a realistic flight simulation experience.
As such, we strive to achieve these goals by being innovative and flexible in order to provide our pilots with a near-realistic airline operations experience.
Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
An airline transport pilot (commonly called an "ATP") is tested to the highest level of piloting ability. The certificate is a prerequisite for acting as a flight crew-member in scheduled airline operations. The minimum pilot experience is 1,500 hours of flight time (1200 for Helicopters), 500 hours of cross-country flight time, 100 hours of night flight time, and 75 hours instrument operations time (simulated or actual)
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Bombardier DHC-8-300
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Boeing 757-200
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Flying Alternative Aircraft
To meet eligibility for promotion, along with any required flight hours pilots can choose to fly from the following flight category.
- Regional Charter and Commuter
- Cargo
Boeing 757-200
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Table of Ranks, Hours and Requirements
| Epaulet | Rank | Requirements | |
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1: First Officer | 0 - 50 Hours | Must complete 50 flight hours | |
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2: Senior First Officer | 50 - 150 Hours | Must complete 100 flight hours | |
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3: Captain | 150 - 300 Hours | Must complete 150 flight hours | |
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4: Flight Captain | 300 - 500 Hours | Must complete 200 flight hours | |
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5: Senior Captain |