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Piedmont pilots get the complete package: top tier pay and bonuses, benefits and guaranteed flow to American Airlines. Use the calculator below to see how your experience affects your compensation.
Tell Us About Your Experience
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:
*This calculator tool is intended for the use of prospective Pilots as a means to estimate rates of pay and potential bonuses. The information provided is for general purposes and does not represent a formal commitment or contingent job offer. Calculations are based on estimated compensation modules and assume the Pilot meets all eligibility requirements for each bonus payment. Actual compensation may differ based on actual hours, and is subject to change.