Direct Entry Captain

• 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
• 401(k) available and company contribution of 4% after one year of service

• 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

• 2,450 hours of total flight time
• 950 hours of qualifying FAR Part 121.436(a) flight time
• Commercial Multi-engine certificate with an instrument rating, and an English Proficient Endorsement
• Meet all flight currency requirements to carry passengers for hire
• Valid United States passport or a valid passport with authorization to work in the United States
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Current First-Class Medical Certificate
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Airline Transport Pilot Certificate

• 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.