Piedmont Airlines: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Regional airline (Part 121), American Airlines Group |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Salisbury, Maryland |
| Bases | Charlotte (CLT) cited on the pilot page; others not listed there |
| Aircraft | Embraer jets |
| Published pilot minimums | ATP for first officer; cadet program open at 500 h total time |
| Published pay | First officer $102/hour (year 1); captain $161.25 (year 1) and $165.00 (year 2); 75-hour guarantee |
| Hiring status | Recruiting; cadet program with $4,500 bonus |
| Careers | piedmont-airlines.com/pilots/ |
Flow program to American Airlines per Piedmont.
Source / last checked: piedmont-airlines.com/pilots/, piedmont-airlines.com/pilots/military-pilots-transition-program/ · checked Oct 23, 2026. Fields marked "Not published" were not stated on the official source when we checked. Always confirm on the operator's site before applying.
FAQ
What are Piedmont Airlines's pilot minimums?
ATP for first officer; cadet program open at 500 h total time
How much does Piedmont Airlines pay pilots?
First officer $102/hour (year 1); captain $161.25 (year 1) and $165.00 (year 2); 75-hour guarantee