When Cassie decided to become a Republic Airways Pilot, she had already been working as a Republic Airways Flight Attendant for years. Today, Cassie is a Chicago-based First Officer. Her path from the cabin to the flight deck shows what’s possible when a company and its people stand behind you.
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When DCA-based Captain Vincent Schmitt stepped onto Flight 4523 from Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Madison, Wisconsin (MSN), it was more than another day at work. It was the culmination of weeks of planning, coordination and care from fellow Republic Associates who rallied together.
Before joining Republic Airways, Jason Heath would regularly travel for work in video production. He realized the flight to his destination was always more exciting than the work when he got there. “I’m a self-confessed airline nerd; even before getting into the aviation industry,” Jason says.
Aaron Spear is the Republic Airways Manager of Maintenance at Reagan National in Washington, D.C. However, that’s not the only title he’s had while working here. In fact, Aaron has grown over the course of a 25-year career at Republic Airways from Technician to Superviser, and now to Base Manager.
In February of 2026, Larry had the pleasure of operating a Republic Airways® flight with First Officer Laura Jean Chenaille – his daughter. Here’s the story of how this remarkable family milestone came to be.
For Republic Airways, giving back isn’t just another box to tick, it is a core part of the culture. Here is how Amy Arnell, Director of Corporate and Community Responsibility, empowers thousands of Republic Airways® Associates to drive positive change in the communities where they live and serve.
For Starr Benson, becoming a Flight Attendant wasn’t part of her career plan. Now, almost a decade later, Starr is working as a Republic Airways® Flight Attendant Recruiter, helping others get ahead in their own aviation careers. We sat down…
Lieutenant Colonel and Republic Airways® First Officer Eric Vetro started flying at 16, but his path to commercial aviation was hardly a straight shot. Here’s how Eric went from a hobbyist to a serviceman to a Republic Airways Pilot.
When it comes to training, Republic Airways® Pilots have all of the material advantages you can imagine. Our state-of-the-art Training Center is designed with technology in mind and boasts eight full-motion flight simulators and eight static…
It’s one thing to dream of flying, but turning that dream into a career is no easy feat. Especially when your dream takes you to the other side of the world. Here’s how inspiration and dedication led Republic Airways® First Officer Anisa Imtiaz…
The world of aviation is fast-paced. Things change month-to-month, week-to-week and even day-to-day. Imagine how much changes in 41 years. For Barry Confer, he doesn’t have to imagine. Barry has been a Pilot at Republic Airways since 1983, and he’s…
Christopher Crispim-Gaspar was looking for some stability after leaving the service, but he didn’t want to leave aviation behind. That’s when he found the Aircraft Maintenance Military Transition Apprentice Program (AMMTAP) at Republic Airways. Now,…
Working as a regional Pilot for a commercial airline is an exciting and fulfilling career for many. There are so many factors that go into choosing the right airline for you, including salary, safety, company culture, work-life balance,…