Airline Pilot - First Officer
43201 Columbus, Ohio
Piedmont Airlines
Posted 2 days ago
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**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 | $9.00
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
# Compensation
First Officer hourly pay starting at 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
_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 | $9.00
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
# Compensation
First Officer hourly pay starting at 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
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Piedmont Pilot Cadet Program
43201 Columbus, Ohio
Piedmont Airlines
Posted 2 days ago
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# Embark on Your Aviation Journey with Piedmont Airlines - Your First Class Ticket to the Cockpit
Are you dreaming of a thrilling career at 35,000 feet? Piedmont Airlines invites aspiring aviators to join our Cadet Program and catapult into a flying career with a $15,000 bonus in hand. Fast-track your way to the captain's seat at American Airlines, leveraging the most direct route in the industry. Choose your adventure - build your flying hours your way, anywhere you wish.
# Why Piedmont?
At Piedmont Airlines, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our legacy. With a fleet piloted by the industry's elite, an unbeaten safety scorecard, and a suite of enviable perks and travel benefits, we're more than just an airline; we're your future home in the skies. Join our family of over 10,000 aviation enthusiasts spread across various domains, from customer service and maintenance to the heart of our operations - flight. Start here, soar everywhere.
# Program Highlights:
- Get Paid to Fly: Piedmont's Cadet Program offers a comprehensive $15,000 incentive to support your journey as you accumulate flight hours and work towards the ATP/R-ATP milestones.
- Flexibility at Its Finest: With freedom at the core of our cadet program, whether you're instructing, flying charters, or banner towing, the sky's truly the limit.
- A Guaranteed Seat with American Airlines: Stand on the shoulders of giants and secure your spot with the world's leading airline, thanks to our seniority-based progression.
- Unwavering Support: From mentorship and promotional materials to exclusive Cadet events, we're with you at every altitude.
# Joining Forces with Piedmont Means:
A competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), and more. Family travel privileges across the American Airlines network. Performance-based bonuses and relocation opportunities, depending on company policy and your achievements.
# Are You Pilot Material?
To qualify for the Cadet Program, you'll need:
- A Commercial Multi-engine license with an instrument rating.
- At least 500 hours total flight time.
- To Cannot be within 200 hours of meeting ATP/Restricted ATP minimums.
- A valid first-class medical certificate.
- A clean slate (no criminal record or FAA violations).
Ready for Takeoff?
If you're at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have a passion that soars as high as our planes, we're looking for you. Piedmont Airlines is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone's career can take flight.
Questions? Propellers spinning with curiosity? Email us at
Embark on your journey today - because at Piedmont Airlines, we don't just offer you a job; we offer you a sky full of possibilities.
# Place of Work
On-site
# Requisition ID
R
# Application Link
Are you dreaming of a thrilling career at 35,000 feet? Piedmont Airlines invites aspiring aviators to join our Cadet Program and catapult into a flying career with a $15,000 bonus in hand. Fast-track your way to the captain's seat at American Airlines, leveraging the most direct route in the industry. Choose your adventure - build your flying hours your way, anywhere you wish.
# Why Piedmont?
At Piedmont Airlines, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our legacy. With a fleet piloted by the industry's elite, an unbeaten safety scorecard, and a suite of enviable perks and travel benefits, we're more than just an airline; we're your future home in the skies. Join our family of over 10,000 aviation enthusiasts spread across various domains, from customer service and maintenance to the heart of our operations - flight. Start here, soar everywhere.
# Program Highlights:
- Get Paid to Fly: Piedmont's Cadet Program offers a comprehensive $15,000 incentive to support your journey as you accumulate flight hours and work towards the ATP/R-ATP milestones.
- Flexibility at Its Finest: With freedom at the core of our cadet program, whether you're instructing, flying charters, or banner towing, the sky's truly the limit.
- A Guaranteed Seat with American Airlines: Stand on the shoulders of giants and secure your spot with the world's leading airline, thanks to our seniority-based progression.
- Unwavering Support: From mentorship and promotional materials to exclusive Cadet events, we're with you at every altitude.
# Joining Forces with Piedmont Means:
A competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid training, holiday pay, 401(k), and more. Family travel privileges across the American Airlines network. Performance-based bonuses and relocation opportunities, depending on company policy and your achievements.
# Are You Pilot Material?
To qualify for the Cadet Program, you'll need:
- A Commercial Multi-engine license with an instrument rating.
- At least 500 hours total flight time.
- To Cannot be within 200 hours of meeting ATP/Restricted ATP minimums.
- A valid first-class medical certificate.
- A clean slate (no criminal record or FAA violations).
Ready for Takeoff?
If you're at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, and have a passion that soars as high as our planes, we're looking for you. Piedmont Airlines is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone's career can take flight.
Questions? Propellers spinning with curiosity? Email us at
Embark on your journey today - because at Piedmont Airlines, we don't just offer you a job; we offer you a sky full of possibilities.
# Place of Work
On-site
# Requisition ID
R
# Application Link
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Chief Pilot - Corporate Fleet
43004 Columbus, Ohio
$180000 Annually
WhatJobs
Posted 16 days ago
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A prestigious international corporation is seeking an accomplished and highly experienced Chief Pilot to lead and manage its corporate flight department based in Columbus, Ohio, US . This executive position is responsible for the overall safety, efficiency, and operational integrity of the company's aviation activities. The ideal candidate will possess a distinguished aviation career, exceptional leadership skills, and a comprehensive understanding of global aviation regulations and best practices.
As the Chief Pilot, you will oversee all aspects of flight operations, including crew scheduling, flight planning, dispatch, and aircraft maintenance coordination. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing the company's Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensuring compliance with all applicable FAA, EASA, and other international aviation regulations is paramount. This role demands a proactive approach to safety management, including the development and oversight of a robust Safety Management System (SMS).
Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, evaluating, and managing a team of highly skilled pilots and flight attendants. You will manage the operational budget for the flight department, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining the highest safety standards. Building and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities, aircraft manufacturers, and maintenance providers will be crucial. The Chief Pilot will also serve as the primary liaison between the flight department and senior corporate management, providing regular reports on operational performance, safety metrics, and strategic initiatives. Experience with international operations and diverse aircraft types is highly valued.
Qualifications include a minimum of 10 years of aviation experience, with at least 5 years in a senior flight operations leadership role (e.g., Chief Pilot, Director of Operations). A strong ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings is mandatory. Significant flight time and experience in corporate jet operations (e.g., Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault) are required. Extensive knowledge of FAR Parts 91, 121, and 135, as well as international regulations, is essential. Experience implementing and managing an SMS is a must. Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are required. The ability to manage complex logistics and maintain composure under pressure is critical. Join our elite team and lead our world-class aviation operations.
As the Chief Pilot, you will oversee all aspects of flight operations, including crew scheduling, flight planning, dispatch, and aircraft maintenance coordination. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing the company's Flight Operations Manual (FOM) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Ensuring compliance with all applicable FAA, EASA, and other international aviation regulations is paramount. This role demands a proactive approach to safety management, including the development and oversight of a robust Safety Management System (SMS).
Key responsibilities include recruiting, training, evaluating, and managing a team of highly skilled pilots and flight attendants. You will manage the operational budget for the flight department, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining the highest safety standards. Building and maintaining strong relationships with regulatory authorities, aircraft manufacturers, and maintenance providers will be crucial. The Chief Pilot will also serve as the primary liaison between the flight department and senior corporate management, providing regular reports on operational performance, safety metrics, and strategic initiatives. Experience with international operations and diverse aircraft types is highly valued.
Qualifications include a minimum of 10 years of aviation experience, with at least 5 years in a senior flight operations leadership role (e.g., Chief Pilot, Director of Operations). A strong ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate with multi-engine and instrument ratings is mandatory. Significant flight time and experience in corporate jet operations (e.g., Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassault) are required. Extensive knowledge of FAR Parts 91, 121, and 135, as well as international regulations, is essential. Experience implementing and managing an SMS is a must. Exceptional leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are required. The ability to manage complex logistics and maintain composure under pressure is critical. Join our elite team and lead our world-class aviation operations.
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