Pilot Careers
It’s not a rumor, Piedmont’s pilots are the highest-paid pilots in the regional aviation industry. With First Officers receiving $90 per hour and Captains receiving $146 per hour during the first year, Piedmont pilots are earning 57% more than the next highest-paid regional carrier. Additionally, as part of an unprecedented recruitment and retention plan, pilots can earn up to $180,000 in bonuses.
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.
Paths to the Flight Deck
Piedmont offers the Fastest Path to American Airlines
Pilots awarded a position with Piedmont Airlines are guaranteed the fastest path to American Airlines under a company “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
A Bonus Structure to Secure Your Future
Pilots who choose to join Piedmont Airlines’ exceptional aviation team can earn over $180,000 in bonuses as part of an unprecedented recruitment and retention package.
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.
Pay & Benefits
First Officer Compensation
$90/hour (with Pilot supportability premium)
First year pay for First Officers
75 hours/month
Guaranteed
Upgrade to Captain
$146.25/hour (with Pilot supportability premium)
Year one Captain
$150/hour (with Pilot supportability premium)
Year two Captain
- After 2,500 total hours and 1,000 Part 121 hours, bid for captain
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
Travel for Free
Ready to explore the world? You, your immediate family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across the American Airlines global network.
Insurance and Retirement
High quality affordable health insurance is best in the industry
PPO covers doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions and vision
Dental coverage includes no-cost preventative care
Life and disability insurance provided at no cost to you
401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a company match
Additional Benefits
Training at the American Airlines Training Center in CLT
Captains flow to American in 5 years or go to top of scale pay until they flow
Generous new commuter policy
Long call reserve – 12 hours to report
Bid on crew base assignments based on vacancies and seniority
Hub bases: Philadelphia (PHL), Harrisburg (MDT), and Charlotte (CLT)
Industry Leading Pay
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DOS |
DOS+1 |
DOS+2 (Through Aug 31, 2024) |
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1 |
$90.00 |
$93.00 |
$96.00 |
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2 |
$97.50 |
$100.50 |
$103.50 |
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3 |
$105.00 |
$108.00 |
$111.00 |
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4 |
$108.75 |
$111.75 |
$114.75 |
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5 |
$108.75 |
$111.75 |
$114.75 |
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DOS |
DOS+1 |
DOS+2 (Through Aug 31, 2024) |
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1 |
$146.25 |
$150.00 |
$153.75 |
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2 |
$150.00 |
$153.75 |
$157.50 |
|
3 |
$153.75 |
$157.50 |
$161.25 |
|
4 |
$157.50 |
$161.25 |
$165.00 |
|
5 |
$161.25 |
$165.00 |
$168.75 |
|
6 |
$165.00 |
$168.75 |
$172.50 |
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7 |
$168.75 |
$172.50 |
$176.25 |
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8 |
$172.50 |
$176.25 |
$180.00 |
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9 |
$176.25 |
$180.00 |
$183.75 |
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10 |
$180.00 |
$183.75 |
$187.50 |
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11 |
$183.75 |
$187.50 |
$191.25 |
|
12 |
$187.50 |
$191.25 |
$195.00 |
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13 |
$191.25 |
$195.00 |
$198.75 |
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14 |
$195.00 |
$198.75 |
$202.50 |
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15 |
$198.75 |
$202.50 |
$206.25 |
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16 |
$202.50 |
$206.25 |
$210.00 |
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17 |
$206.25 |
$210.00 |
$213.75 |
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18 |
$210.00 |
$213.75 |
$217.50 |
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19 |
$213.75 |
$217.50 |
$221.25 |
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20 |
$213.75 |
$217.50 |
$221.25 |
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.