About This Role
Piedmont Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, is hiring First Officers to fly its Embraer 145 regional jet fleet from crew bases in Philadelphia, PA, Charlotte, NC, and Harrisburg, PA. The posting emphasizes maximizing career earnings, including the ability to carry longevity from a current 121 carrier and start higher on the pay scale, plus a defined upgrade-to-Captain and flow-to-mainline path. Piedmont provides the ATP/CTP course and a comprehensive benefits package for new hires.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate as First Officer on Piedmont Airlines' fleet of Embraer 145 regional jets, flying scheduled services from the Philadelphia, Charlotte, and Harrisburg crew bases as a wholly owned American Airlines regional carrier.
- First Officers can upgrade to Captain after reaching 2,500 total hours and 1,000 Part 121 hours, with Captains flowing to American Airlines mainline after five years of service (or being paid top of scale until they flow).
What We Offer
Comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance with a zero-dollar deductible (employer pays 67% of the employee cost, prescription and vision included, with additional lower-cost plans available), dental insurance with no-cost preventative care, 100% company-paid life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid disability insurance, and a 401(k) with 4% company contribution after one year of service. Piedmont provides the ATP/CTP course, hotel during training, and covers testing feesHigh Time First Officers with 600 hours qualify for the High Time First Officer Bonus. Pilots can carry longevity from a current airline to start on pay steps 2-15. Additional benefits include commuter hotel rooms (6 per quarter at hub domiciles, 4 per month at non-hub domiciles), training at the American Airlines Training Center in Charlotte, 100% trip cancellation and deadhead pay, crew-base bidding by seniority, Long Call Reserve availability, a 4-hour minimum day guarantee, a minimum of 11 days off per month, and no-cost travel privileges across American Airlines and other carriers for the employee and family.
Requirements
- Applicants must hold an ATP or Restricted ATP (R-ATP) certificate with a multi-engine rating.
- The minimum experience is 500 hours total flight time, 50 hours multi-engine time, and 250 hours pilot-in-command, or otherwise meeting the requirements for a Restricted ATP.
- Candidates must also hold a valid United States passport, or a valid passport with authorization to work in the United States, an FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit, a current First-Class Medical Certificate, and a high school diploma or GED.
- Preferred qualifications are a type rating in a Part 25 aircraft and current employment in a pilot position.