An unlikely aviation maintenance career courtesy of the military
“Of the four trades I tested high on for job placement in the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF), I decided to pursue aviation maintenance only because it paid the …
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Category: Piedmont News
Making an Impact in our Communities: Now and for our future
Establishing and nurturing relationships with organizations and businesses in communities where Piedmont team members live and work shows we care about the community and strengthens our reputation as a trusted …
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Inaugural Community & Belonging Week at Piedmont
At Piedmont, we stand firmly behind the belief that a community’s vitality is born from the collective strength of its members. Unity thrives when every individual experiences a profound sense …
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Sharing culture and culinary delights
After a long day of flying, Piedmont Flight Attendant Jeannette Peralta opens her travel bag to enjoy a little taste of home. The smell of fresh brewed mate tea fills …
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Strengthening bonds through aviation maintenance
Tyler Kane’s inquisitive nature and passion for working with his hands weren’t being fulfilled in his former welding career. His father, Jeff Kane, a Stores Manager for Piedmont Airlines shared …
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Flying the sky while grounded in tradition
When someone asks First Officer Martin Pereyra Dottori where he is from, he will reply that he is from the world. “I’ve lived in Argentina, Spain and Puerto Rico so …
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Piedmont offers a soft landing for pilots in distress
Concierge onboarding, low-stress AQP training and better work rules help pilots transition SALISBURY, Maryland- End of summer turbulence is real, and it is affecting pilot careers. “We are watching other …
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Piedmont announces $50,000 type rating bonus and experience bonus extension for new Direct Entry Captains and High-Time First Officers
Eligible Pilots can earn $175,000 in bonuses in year one [Salisbury, MD] –Piedmont Airlines, a trusted name in the regional aviation industry, is taking flight with new and extended bonuses …
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Customer service from the ramp to the cabin and beyond
“There’s only one cabin in an Embraer 145, so I tell my customers no matter where they are seated, they are in first class on my flight,” shares Charlotte-based Flight …
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Building a talent pipeline for the future: Nearly 100 aircraft maintenance students placed in Piedmont’s Tuition Payment Program
In August 2021, Piedmont launched a first-of-its-kind Tuition Payment Program (TPP) to provide an opportunity for future aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) to attend a maintenance partner school tuition-free while guaranteeing …
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