Piedmont Flight Attendant Frequently Asked Questions

The timeline to become a Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendant varies based on hiring needs and training availability. The process includes two main phases:

Becoming a Piedmont Flight Attendant takes approximately 9-10 weeks. After a job offer and pre-employment screening, you’ll complete training in Charlotte, North Carolina. This includes classroom, hands-on, and computer-based learning. Following this, candidates will gain practical experience with an instructor during Initial Operating Experience (IOE).

Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants earn a competitive compensation package, which includes:

• Starting Base Pay: $28.80 per flight hour
• Per Diem: $2.00 per hour while on duty
• Profit Sharing: Eligible for company profit-sharing bonuses
• Holiday Pay: Additional compensation for working on designated holidays
• Paid Sick Days: Accrued sick leave for time off when needed
• Commuter Hotel Rooms: Provided for eligible commuting flight attendants

Note: Actual earnings vary based on the number of flight hours worked, seniority, and additional incentives

Flight attendants must be at least 21 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Additionally, Flight Attendants must possess a valid passport for unrestricted travel to and from the United States. Learn more about our qualifications and work requirements below. Read more about Piedmont’s Flight Attendants here.

Yes, a career as a Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendant offers an active and varied experience. You’ll be moving throughout the cabin, walking, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting items as part of your service duties. Candidates need to be able to push and pull service carts and other objects over 150 lbs. Being comfortable standing for extended periods and communicating with passengers is essential.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Height & Mobility: Must stand between 5’2” and 6’0” and be able to move through cabin aisles and operate emergency exits.
• Jumpseat Compliance: Must be able to occupy the flight attendant jumpseat and fasten the harness without modification.

Types of Reserve at Piedmont Airlines:

1. On-Call Reserve: Flight Attendants must be available in their assigned base during assigned reserve days to be called for trips, sometimes with short notice.
2. Airport Standby: Flight Attendants report to the airport and remain on standby in uniform, ready to be assigned to a flight immediately if needed.

After gaining seniority, Flight Attendants can bid for a regular schedule (line holder status) instead of being on reserve.

In the airline industry, seniority is based on the candidate’s official hire date and reflects their length of service. This seniority determines key aspects of a Flight Attendant’s career, such as priority in choosing flight schedules, base locations, and vacation times.

Extensive travel is a key part of the role, requiring Flight Attendants to have flexible scheduling that includes nights, weekends, and holidays, and time spent away from home.

Piedmont Airlines operates Flight Attendant crew bases at the following locations:

• Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, North Carolina
• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

While it’s not mandatory to reside within your assigned base city, Flight Attendants must be able to report for duty as assigned. This includes all scheduled and reserve periods.

To support commuting Flight Attendants, Piedmont provides a Commuter Policy designed to offer some flexibility in the event of travel disruptions. However, it’s crucial to understand that it remains the Flight Attendant’s responsibility to report for duty on time, regardless of commuting challenges.

Additionally, Piedmont offers commuter hotel rooms to assist Flight Attendants who commute. This benefit provides accommodations for commuting Flight Attendants to ensure they are well-rested and prepared for duty.

Yes, Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendants are eligible to jumpseat on other airlines after they have been employed for more than 6 months and 1 day and provided there is a reciprocal agreement in place. Jumpseat travel is space-available and not guaranteed.

As a Piedmont Airlines Flight Attendant, you and your immediate family can enjoy free, space-available travel across the American Airlines global network, with access to over 365 destinations and more than 6,800 daily flights.

You’ll also receive exclusive deals and discounts on hotels, rental cars, entertainment, and more to enhance your travel experience.