Piedmont Airlines Elevates Pilot Careers
Piedmont offers pilots the opportunity to earn more and advance faster than their peers. Earn what you deserve. Enjoy the best contract in the industry complete with low healthcare costs and American Airlines travel benefits.
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Your Compensation Package
| Base Pay | |
|---|---|
| Starting Pay Rate | per hour |
| Year 1 Min. Pay (Min. guarantee, excluding bonuses) | |
| Year 2 Min. Pay (Min. guarantee, excluding bonuses) | |
| Average per diem per year for line holders | $7,410 |
| Bonuses | |
|---|---|
| $15,000 | New Hire Bonus |
| $7,500 | E145 Type Rating Bonus |
| $10,000 | Near Entry Captain |
| $15,000 | Direct Entry Captain |
| $15,000 | After 12 months of active service |
| $30,000 | Captain upgrade bonus |
| $40,000 | Captain upgrade + 1 year bonus |
| $40,000 | Captain upgrade + 2 year bonus |
| $25,000 | Flow to American Bonus |
| $100,000 | Experience Bonus up front in your first paycheck |
| $75,000 | Experience Bonus up front in your first paycheck |
| Cumulative Bonuses: | |
| Timeline | |
|---|---|
| FO at American Airlines | 4.5–6 years |
| Bid into Base of Choice |
PHL: 0 months MDT: 0 months CLT: 5 months |
Your Experience
Total number of FLYING HOURS for any Part 121/Part 135 carrier:
Number of COMPLETED YEARS (cumulative) as a pilot for all former Part 121 carriers:
Do you have an Embraer 145 type rating?:
Do you plan to start class before 12/31/2022?:
I am joining Piedmont as a:
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Questions? We’d love to hear from you. Contact a recruiter to learn more about the process and get a personal guide to joining the Piedmont team. Or join us on Fridays for a live Q&A session with the Piedmont recruitment team to learn more about Piedmont Airlines and our current Direct Entry Captain openings.
Upcoming Events
Event: Direct Entry Captain Info Session
April 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Event: Direct Entry Captain Info Session
April 20 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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