Find the crew base that matches your active lifestyle. Two hours from the mountains, three to the coast, Charlotte has it all. Hiking, biking, rafting and the mild year-round climate to enjoy it. Fly Embraer jets from CLT, American’s largest East Coast hub, and revel in more than just the low cost of living. Carolina life means a music festival on Saturday and the NFL with friends on Sunday. Build your career in a vibrant city that's growing but still small enough to retain its Southern charm that always says hello.

Piedmont’s prime location and growing Philadelphia hub offer pilots another great situation. You’ll challenge your skills with East Coast takeoffs and landings. You’ll live where everything’s within reach. Operate within easy distance of all that makes the East great – dynamic cities, rich culture, live sports, top dining, the beach and mighty Atlantic. Position your career, your life – in the center of it all.

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You have options. A lot of them. Dedicated, well-trained, hours-rich pilots have many choices. But look beyond the noise. Once you discover what Piedmont has to offer, you’ll see the differences. A guaranteed job at American Airlines, a growing fleet of jets, a fast upgrade. Sure, we have a signing bonus. Everyone does. But we have something no other carrier has – the right fit.

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You’re in the cockpit to fly. At Piedmont, you may start as a first officer, but that doesn’t mean you’ll stay in the right seat longer than you need to. In 12-15 months of flying, Piedmont pilots have the opportunity to become captains, which increases your pay. It’s even sooner for pilots with Part 121 experience. Our Direct Entry Captain program will allow select pilots to earn $44,200 in signing bonuses and train in the left seat. Your hard work got you here. It’s time for the next step.

Ready for the challenge and responsibility? Look out of our captain’s window to find out.

Piedmont's Cadet Program, available at select universities and flight schools, is designed to help the most promising future pilots make a smooth transition from instructor to mainline pilot. As a cadet, you receive Piedmont support as your hours, training and experience grow.

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