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Pilot Application

Requirements to become a SunAir Express Pilot
  • Experienced in IFR flight operation.
  • Able to pass a short open book written test covering basic knowledge includes preflight planning, navigation, aircraft procedures and operations.
  • Able to pass a short checkride flight from Kansas City KMCI to Saint Louis KSTL flying a B737.
Checkride Flight Requirements
  • Create an IFR clearance flight plan including the published departure and arrival then navigate the route.
  • Fly a B737 properly including VR takeoff airspeeds, gear retraction and extension airspeeds, flap retraction and extension airspeeds.
  • Complete an ILS landing by follow the ILS within one dot of the localizer and glide slope centerlines beginning from the outer marker.
  • Land within the runway's touchdown zone near the centerline.
  • Land with a vertical touchdown rate of less then -500 feet per minute at the proper airspeed.
  • Create a flight video of your ILS approach and landing using the flight simulator's flight video recorder.
Required Software and Reading
  • Microsoft Flight Simulator FS2006 (FSX) or Prepar3D v4 (P3D).
  • FS Flight Keeper v3.x to record flight events and send flight logs to SunAir Express.  FS Flight Keeper website: FS Flight Keeper
  • SunAir Express Operations Manual found here: SunAir Express Operations Manual
SunAir Express Hubs
  • Atlanta KATL
  • San Francisco KSFO
  • Saint Louis KSTL
  • Tampa KTPA
  • Zürich LHSZ
SunAir Express Fleet
  • Beechcraft 1900D (B190)
  • Canadair Bombardier CRJ-700 (CRJ7)
  • Embraer 190 E-Jet (E190)
  • Bombardier Q400 De Havilland Dash-8-400 (DH8D)
  • Boeing 737-800 (B738)
  • Airbus 320-200 (A322)
  • Boeing 767-300ER (B763)
  • Boeing 747-400 (B744)
  • Boeing 777-200LR (B772)

Pilot Application Form

First Name:

Last Name:

E-Mail:

Location: (Optional - City, State, Country, etc.)

Primary Flight Simulator: (FSX or P3D only)

Have FS Flight Keeper v3.x: (Yes or No) - Required to join SunAir Express

Questions or comments, previous experience with any other VA and flight hours, how did you hear about SunAir Express:

If you were a past SunAir Express pilot mention this along with your old pilot ID number if possible.

Verify that your email is correct then submit form.


If you have any questions about becoming a SunAir Express pilot please contact me.
Dave Blake - SAX212
Human Resource Manager
SunAir Express Virtual Airlines