Airline Pilot - First Officer

Piedmont Airlines • Columbia, SC • 8h ago

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

Application Link

https://www.airlineapps.com/jobs/details.aspx?emp=Piedmont-Airlines&job=First-Officer

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