Latam Opens Pilot Hiring for Embraer E195‑E2 Fleet With Signing Bonuses

Overview

• Applications are open on Latam’s careers page through January 4, 2026, with admissions starting in February for training ahead of entry into service.
• Approved commanders receive a one‑time R$160,000 hiring bonus and approved copilots receive R$80,000.
• Commander requirements include at least 5,000 total flight hours, 3,000 on jets, 500 as pilot‑in‑command on aircraft similar to or larger than the E2, ICAO level 4, valid medicals, and current E‑JETS rating or recent experience.
• Copilot criteria include a minimum of 500 total flight hours, a commercial pilot license with IFR and multi‑engine or type rating, ICAO level 4, first‑class medical, a university degree, and recent E‑JETS experience or rating.
• Latam and affiliates have announced 74 Embraer E195‑E2s (24 firm and 50 options) valued around US$2.1 billion, with deliveries beginning in the second half of 2026 as the company steps into a market where Azul is currently the sole E2 operator.