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PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Arlington, VA

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Arlington, VA · On-site

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Dallas, TX · On-site

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Fort Dodge, IA · On-site

$3.0K/wk

... of the American Midwest. Its historical significance is reflected in the well-preserved ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Arlington, VA

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Fort Dodge, IA

$3.0K/wk

... of the American Midwest. Its historical significance is reflected in the well-preserved ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Psa Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

PSA Airlines

Pilot Cadet Program

Vandalia, OH · On-site

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... Your eligibility begins once you complete your Private Pilot Certificate. * Successfully complete ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Fort Mohave, AZ

$10K/mo

With its rich Native American and military history, Fort Mohave captures the spirit of the ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Psa Airlines

Pilot Instructor

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines ... You will not be line qualified or on the PSA Pilot Seniority list in this position. Job ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$25K/mo

Location Bakersfield, California is known for its deep roots in American music, hardworking spirit ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

Air Methods Pilots

Helicopter Pilot

North Platte, NE · On-site

$20K/mo

... American town combined with natural beauty and historical richness. Benefits Air Methods is proud ... Pilots will perform a complete walk around of the aircraft prior to entering the cockpit for flight ...

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Airline Pilot - First Officer

Concord, NC • On-site

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

$117.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Piedmont Airlines rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 110 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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

Requisition ID

238754

Compensation

First Officer hourly pay starting at $99.00 75 hour minimum gurantee 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

Job Type

Full Time

Job 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

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