Direct Entry Captain Jobs
Join Piedmont as a Direct Entry Captain and maximize your career earnings. Bring 950+ hours of qualified Part 121, 135, or 91k time and earn $100,000 on your first payday when you accept a conditional job offer before June 30, 2023 and begin class within 90 days. You’ll go straight to upgrade training so you can enjoy the view from the left seat. Plus, you’ll be one of the highest paid pilots in the regional industry. View Direct Entry Captain job openings at Piedmont below.
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
- 50% bonus on select holidays (including the “Big Football Game”) for all pilots
- Minimum of 12 days off and additional enhancements to bid schedules
- Reserve Captains are guaranteed Long Call Reserve after obtaining 250 Captain hours
- Captains flow to American Airlines in five years, or move to top of pay scale until they flow
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Military Transition
Make the transition from a military pilot to a rewarding aviation career as a pilot at Piedmont. Your military flight hours count. Are you short of FAA requirements for commercial pilots or need additional ratings? Our military transition program can help. We will match you with flight schools to customize your training and fill in the gaps to get you off the ground.
Crew Bases
Charlotte, NC
Two hours from the mountains and three hours 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. Build your career in a vibrant, growing city with a 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. Live where everything’s within reach – dynamic cities, rich culture, live sports, top dining, the beach, and the mighty Atlantic. Position your career, your life – in the center of it all.
Harrisburg, PA
US News and World Report ranked Harrisburg, Pennsylvania’s state capitol, as the #1 Best Place to Live in PA. Located along the Susquehanna River, Harrisburg has something for everyone. Discover an eclectic mix of wilderness and city life, as well as the old and the new. Enjoy hiking trails and outdoor recreational activities. Explore nearby cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
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Upcoming Events
Event: Direct Entry Captain Info Session
Event: Direct Entry Captain Info Session
