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Commercial Airline Pilot

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Mentor and support first officers and junior pilots, demonstrating leadership and commitment to ... Previous airline or commercial aviation experience * Advanced flight training or additional type ...

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Commercial Airline Pilot

Stamford, CT

Mentor and support first officers and junior pilots, demonstrating leadership and commitment to ... Previous airline or commercial aviation experience * Advanced flight training or additional type ...

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Airline Pilot - First Officer

Jackson, MS • On-site

Piedmont Airlines
Aviation • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Piedmont Airlinesexternal

$117.75/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

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Piedmont Airlines rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

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Job description

First Officer – Piedmont Airlines

Location: Philadelphia, PA | Charlotte, NC | Harrisburg, PA

About Us

Piedmont Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, operates a fleet of Embraer 145 regional jets and is proud to connect communities across the East Coast and beyond. Our crew bases in Philadelphia, PA; Charlotte, NC; and Harrisburg, PA provide pilots with stability, career growth, and industry-leading benefits.

Looking ahead, Piedmont will welcome the Embraer 175 to our fleet in 2028, offering pilots expanded opportunities to fly one of the most modern and comfortable regional aircraft in the skies.

Why Choose Piedmont?

  • Competitive Pay
    • First Officer hourly pay starting at $99.00
    • 75-hour minimum guarantee
    • Captain pay begins once you log 750 Piedmont flight hours and successfully bid to upgrade
    • Longevity match: Bring your service time from another 121 carrier
  • Training& Support
    • Hotel accommodations are provided during training at the American Airlines Training Center in Charlotte, NC
    • 100% pay protection for canceled trips and deadhead assignments
  • Career Growth
    • Captain upgrade eligibility after 2,500 total time hours and 1,000 Part 121 hours.
    • Earn Captain pay at 750 Piedmont hours with a successful upgrade bid
    • Flow-through program to American Airlines after 5 years of service, or continue earning top-of-scale pay if you remain at Piedmont
    • Future opportunities to transition to the Embraer 175 fleet in 2028

Compensation

First Officer Pay Scale: Hourly Pay

1 | $99.00
2 | $104.50
3 | $114.00
4+ | $117.75

  • 4-hour minimum day guarantee
  • 11 minimum days off per month
  • Long Call Reserve available

Captain Pay Upgrade: Once you log 750 flight hours at Piedmont and successfully bid for an upgrade, you will be compensated at the Captain's hourly rate.

Insurance& Retirement Benefits

  • Medical Insurance : Zero-dollar deductible plan; company covers 67% of employee premium (includes prescription and vision)
  • Dental Insurance : Preventive care at no cost
  • Life& Disability: 100% company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Retirement : 401(k) with company contribution of 4% after one year of service

Travel Privileges

  • Unlimited travel on American Airlines for you, your spouse/partner, children, stepchildren, and parents
  • Guest travel options available
  • Zonal Employee Discount (ZED) agreements with other carriers for expanded global travel

Additional Perks

  • Commuter hotel rooms (6 per quarter for hub domiciles; 4 per month for non-hub domiciles)
  • Bid crew base assignments by seniority and availability
  • 100% trip cancellation and deadhead pay

Minimum Qualifications

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) or Restricted ATP (R-ATP) certificate with multi-engine rating
  • 500 hours total time, including:
    • 50 hours multi-engine
    • 250 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC) or R-ATP minimums met
  • Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
  • FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
  • Valid U.S. passport (or passport with U.S. work authorization)
  • High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

  • Type rating in a Part 25 aircraft
  • Current employment as a Part 121 pilot

Take Your Career Further
Joining Piedmont means more than flying airplanes—it’s building a long-term career with American Airlines Group. Whether your goal is to fly to America or continue with Piedmont’s growing operation—including flying the Embraer 175 in 2028—you’ll find stability, competitive pay, and unmatched travel privileges.

Place of Work

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

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