Pilot Careers
Secure your financial future at Piedmont Airlines. Pilots with 950+ hours of qualifying Part 121 time receive a $100,000 experience bonus on their first payday, and pilots with 500-950 hours of qualifying Part 121 time receive $75,000 on their first payday, if they accept a conditional job offer before December 31, 2022 and start class in January or February 2023.
Piedmont pilots are among the highest-paid pilots in the regional aviation industry, with First Officers starting at $90 per hour and Captains at $146 per hour during the first year.
Looking to start your pilot career? Join Piedmont’s Cadet Program, receive a $30,000 bonus and board the fastest path to American Airlines. Build hours how you want and where you want.
Maximize Your Opportunities
Pilots with 950+ hours of qualifying Part 121 time receive a $100,000 experience bonus on their first paycheck, and pilots with 500-950 hours of qualifying Part 121 time receive $75,000, when they accept a conditional job offer before December 31, 2022.
Our pilots are among the highest-paid pilots in the regional aviation industry. First Officers start at $90 per hour and Captains start at $146 per hour during the first year. Bringing experience? Earn even more.
Read more: Piedmont Airlines Offers Limited Time $100,000 Up Front Bonus For Experienced Pilots
Pilot Jobs at Piedmont
The Fastest Path to American Airlines
Piedmont Airlines pilots are on the fastest path to American Airlines under a company contractual “flow” program with enhanced quality of life benefits, including:
- Compensating First Officers as Captains after accumulating 750 flight hours
- Minimum of 4 hours of flight pay for each day(s) of the assignment
- Commuting pilots in non-hub locations will receive four hotel nights per month
- 150% of the pilot’s hourly rate for Holiday pay
- More days off and additional enhancements to bid schedules
Pay & Benefits
Upgrade to Captain
$146.25/hour
Year one Captain
$150/hour
Year two Captain
- After 2,500 total hours and 1,000 Part 121 hours, bid for captain
First Officer Compensation
$90/hour
First year pay for First Officers
75 hours/month
Guaranteed
Time off
11 days off per month guaranteed minimum, 65% of lines guarantee 12 days off
4 hour min day
100 percent trip cancellation and dead head pay
42 hours paid sick leave per year
5 paid vacation days in your first year
6 paid holidays
10 paid vacation days in your second year
World Class Benefits
Travel privileges for you, your family and friends across the American Airlines global network
401 (k) plan through Fidelity, with a company match
High quality affordable health insurance is best in the industry
PPO covers doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions and vision
Generous new commuter policy
Long call reserve – 12 hours to report
Bid on crew base assignments based on vacancies and seniority
Earn your Stripes Quickly
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. Before your guaranteed job at American, Piedmont pilots have the opportunity to become captains in 12-15 months, which increases your pay. It’s even sooner for pilots with Part 121 experience.
Crew Bases
Charlotte, NC
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 build your career in a vibrant city that’s growing but still small enough to retain its Southern charm that always says hello.
Philadelphia, PA
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.
Harrisburg, PA
US News and World Report ranked Harrisburg, the state capitol of Pennsylvania, as the #1 Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania. Located along the banks of the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg is an eclectic mix of wilderness and city life, as well as the old and the new, making it a perfect destination for your pilot career. From hiking trails and outdoor recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast to living within a few hours’ drive from major cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C., Harrisburg has something for everyone.