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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 | |
|---|---|
| $50,000 | 500+ qualifying hours and a type rating for the Embraer 135/140/145* |
| $75,000 | 500-949 hours of qualifying Part 121, 135 or 91k time** |
| $100,000 | 950+ hours of qualifying Part 121, 135 or 91k time** |
| Cumulative Bonuses: | |
* Must accept a conditional job offer by January 31, 2024 and start training by February 29, 2024 to receive the type rating bonus.
** Must accept a conditional job offer by March 31, 2024 and start training by April 30, 2024 to receive the experience bonus.
| 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?:
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.