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Piedmont Airlines High Time First Officer in Phoenix, Arizona
High Time First Officer
United States,USA
Embark on Your Aviation Journey with Piedmont Airlines – Your First Class Ticket to the Cockpit
Piedmont Airlines
About Us
Piedmont Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, is actively seeking High Time First Officer candidates to command our fleet of Embraer 145 regional jets at our Philadelphia, PA, Charlotte, NC and Harrisburg, PA crew bases. Join Piedmont as a High Time First Officer and maximize your career earnings. Bring your longevity from your current airline to earn even more. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid life, and disability insurance a 401(k) plan with company match, and family travel privileges within the American Airlines system.
Captain Compensation
Captain Wage Scales
Year 06/29/2023 06/29/2024
1 $150.00 $153.75
2 $153.75 $157.50
3 $157.50 $161.25
4 $161.25 $165.00
5 $165.00 $168.75
6 $168.75 $172.50
7 $172.50 $176.25
8 $176.25 $180.00
9 $180.00 $183.75
10 $183.75 $187.50
11 $187.50 $191.25
12 $191.25 $195.00
13 $195.00 $198.75
14 $198.75 $202.50
15 $202.50 $206.25
16 $206.25 $210.00
17 $210.00 $213.75
18 $213.75 $217.50
19 $217.50 $221.25
20 $217.50 $221.25
First Officer Compensation
First Officer Wage Scales
Year 06/29/2023 06/29/2024
1 $93.00 $96.00
2 $100.50 $103.50
3 $108.00 $111.00
4 $111.75 $114.75
5 $111.75 $114.75
Bring your longevity from another 121 carrier and start on steps 2-15
Captains flow to mainline after 5 years of service or be paid top of scale until they flow
Bonus Structure
Pilots with 950+ qualified flight hours of Part 121, 135 or 91K time will receive a $100,000 experience bonus on their first payday, while pilots with 500-950 hours of qualifying Part 121 time will receive $75,000 on their first payday if they accept a conditional job offer before September 30, 2023 and begin class within 90 days.
Referral Bonus - $10,000 per DEC, $5,000 per HTFO
Insurance and Retirement
Medical insurance plan with a zero-dollar deductible.
Employer pays 67% of the cost for employee
Prescription and vision included
Additional lower cost plans available.
Dental Insurance available with no-cost preventative care.
100% company paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
100% company paid short- and long-term disability coverage
401(k) available and company contribution of 4% after one year of service
Captain Upgrade
After 2,500 total hours and 1,000 Part 121.436 qualifying time
Pilots with 750 hours of qualifying FAR 121.436 flight time will be paid as a Captain. (subject to verification)
Additional Benefits
Bring your longevity from your current airline to earn even more
Commuter hotel rooms. 6 per quarter (hub domiciles) 4 per month (non-hub domiciles)
Training at the American Airlines Training Center in CLT
100 percent trip cancellation and dead head pay
Bid on crew base assignments based on vacancies and seniority
Long Call Reserve Available
4-hour minimum day guarantee
12 minimum days off per month
What Do I Need to Apply?
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid United States passport or a valid passport with authorization to work in (and re-enter) the United States
FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
Meet all FAA requirements to carry passengers for 2 years from your date of hire
2000 hours of total flight time
Appropriate FAA pilot certificates for obtaining upgrade qualifying flight hours
500-949 FAR Part 121.436(a) upgrade qualifying flight hours
Preferred Qualifications
Type Rating in a Part 25 Aircraft
Current employment in a pilot position
At Piedmont Airlines, we are proud of what we do each and every day. Our pilots are some of the best in the industry, our safety record is unparalleled, and we offer outstanding training, benefits, and travel privileges. From coast to coast, Piedmont employs over 10,000 aviation professionals in customer service, maintenance, and flight operations. Start here and see how far you can go.
Ready to join us?
Job Ref: R1005907