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CommutAir, a United Express regional carrier, today announced the appointment of John Nyaradi to the role of Director of Training, effective January 31.

On the line, it can be easy to forget there’s an entire team working behind the scenes to make flights happen. Conversely, when you only see the aircraft as images on radar and flight maps, office employees may take flight crews for granted. But not at CommutAir. Today was a perfect example. When members of a CommutAir (C5) crew found themselves on an unusually long layover in Cleveland, they knew just how they wanted to spend the spare time.

By now, you’ve considered the pros and cons of being a flight attendant and have determined the FA Life is definitely for you. The next step is applying with a recruiter. Here are some things you need to know about your application and interview to increase your chances of a new career.

The airline flies roughly 1,000 segments a week to more than 50 cities along the eastern coast of the U.S. and Canada, with a fleet of nearly 40 aircraft. Scheduling the captains, first officers, and flight attendants is a logistical puzzle that must be solved daily. It all happens in CommutAir’s newly remodeled Systems Operation Control center in North Olmsted (Cleveland), Ohio.

CommutAir, a United Express carrier, announced today that is has reached an agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM).

Captain Don Martel has been with CommutAir (C5) since April of 2001 and said he’s never felt drawn to go anywhere else. “The balance at CommutAir works for me,” he said. He’s set to retire in September 2020 and spends the majority of his time as a line check pilot and examiner.

This year, CommutAir’s Cleveland (North Olmsted) headquarters expanded. To commemorate the new space and celebrate the season, employees were challenged to a Holiday Decorating Contest. And decorate, they did. Enthusiastically. Judges found selecting a winner impossible and called it a draw. See for yourself! On behalf of the entire CommutAir Family, everyone at Headquarters wishes you and yours a very special holiday season!

When booking a flight, many people don’t realize that they have booked themselves on a regional (or express) carrier. It can come as a big surprise when they reach the gate and see the (much) smaller-than-expected aircraft. Here are five things you should know about flying regional.

CommutAir, a United Express regional carrier, today announced the appointment of Michael (Mike) Rosso to the role of Director of SOC, effective December 30.

Bidding is the seniority-based process that flight crews use to select their monthly schedule. Crew Planning Analysts review the bids, work with the crews to optimize their schedules based on operational needs, and then the bid is awarded. When the monthly schedule begins, Crew Scheduling takes over and works with the crews to mitigate delays and find solutions to changes in the schedule.