Job Details

First Officer - Piedmont Airlines

About Us

Piedmont Airlines, a valued subsidiary of American Airlines Group, proudly connects communities across the East Coast and beyond with our fleet of Embraer 145 regional jets. We offer pilots unparalleled stability, career advancement, and exceptional benefits from our bases in Philadelphia, PA; Charlotte, NC; and Harrisburg, PA.

Exciting developments are on the horizon as Piedmont is set to welcome the modern Embraer 175 to our fleet in 2028, providing our pilots with expanded opportunities to fly one of the most advanced regional aircraft available.

Why Choose Piedmont?

• Competitive Pay
  • First Officer hourly pay starting at $99.00
  • 75-hour minimum guarantee
  • Captain pay begins once you reach 750 Piedmont flight hours and successfully bid for an upgrade
  • Longevity match: Transfer your service time from another 121 carrier
• Training & Support
  • Complimentary hotel accommodations during training at the American Airlines Training Center in Charlotte, NC
  • 100% pay protection for canceled trips and deadhead assignments
• Career Growth
  • Logistics for Captain upgrade eligibility after 2,500 total hours and 1,000 Part 121 hours
  • Earn Captain pay at 750 Piedmont hours upon successful upgrade bidding
  • Flow-through program to American Airlines after five years of service, or continue to receive top-of-scale pay if you stay at Piedmont
  • Future opportunities available to transition to the Embraer 175 fleet in 2028

Compensation

First Officer Pay Scale:

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

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

Captain Pay Upgrade: Achieve Captain's hourly rate upon logging 750 flight hours at Piedmont and securing a successful upgrade bid.

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
• Options for guest travel 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 based on seniority and availability
• 100% pay for trip cancellations and deadhead assignments

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 meet R-ATP minimums
• 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 just flying airplanes—it's about building a long-term career with American Airlines Group. Whether your ambition is to fly throughout America or continue growing within Piedmont's operations—including flying the Embraer 175 in 2028—you can expect stability, competitive pay, and exceptional travel privileges.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

238754

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