Piedmont Airlines’ Elevate Pilot Careers Program

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.

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Secure your future.

Pilots who choose Piedmont can earn over $180,000 in bonuses. Those with qualifying experience can join Piedmont as Direct Entry Captains and earn up to $187,500 in bonuses. No matter where you are in your journey, Piedmont has a place for you.

 

Discover your journey

When you start as a Piedmont Cadet or enter as a new hire pilot, Piedmont Airlines’ Elevate Pilot Careers program promises pilots wherever they are in their career a secure future. Enjoy one of the best contracts in the industry, complete with low healthcare costs and travel benefits.

 

Bonus breakdown

Piedmont Cadet

Build time when you want, where you want. Sign on as a Piedmont Cadet, receive a $30,000 bonus and board the fastest path to American Airlines, no further interview. Enjoy industry perks and receive Piedmont support as your hours, training and experience grows..

Once Cadets complete the ATP-CTP course and exam, they are placed into the next available new hire class at Piedmont, with no additional interview required.

Pilots who complete the Cadet Program are eligible for the following bonuses:

  • $30,000 Cadet program bonus
  • $30,000 upon upgrade to Piedmont Captain and a commitment to flow
  • $70,000 upon flow to American
  • $50,000 additionally paid at flow, earned with qualifying days pro-rata over two years at Piedmont

Read FAQs on the Cadet Program here >

New Hire First Officer

Piedmont new hire first officers receive a $15,000 signing bonus. Fly on the East Coast for American’s premier regional airline. Position your career, your life, in the center of it all.

Bonuses for new hire pilots who join outside of the Cadet Program:

  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • $30,000 upon completion of Captain upgrade and a commitment to flow
  • $70,000 upon flow to American
  • $50,000 additional bonus paid at flow, earned with qualifying days pro-rata over two years at Piedmont

And more for those who qualify:

  • $10,000 bonus for those with 121/135 experience
  • $7,500 type rating bonus for pilots already qualified on E145

Read FAQs on new hire first officers here >

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Direct Entry Captain

Your stripes earn you more – join Piedmont as a Direct Entry Captain and receive an additional $15,000 signing bonus. Enjoy the left seat view and maximize your career earnings. Next stop: American Airlines.

Bonuses available for new hire experienced Captains:

  • $15,000 for Captains, paid after completing training
  • $15,000 sign-on bonus
  • $30,000 upon completion of training and a commitment to flow
  • $70,000 upon flow to American
  • $50,000 additional bonus paid at flow, earned pro-rata with qualifying days over two years at Piedmont

Additionally, a $7,500 type rating bonus is available for those who qualify.

Read FAQs on DEC here > 

 

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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.
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