PSA Airlines: pilot minimums, pay and hiring
| Type | Regional airline (Part 121), American Airlines Group |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dayton, Ohio (per PSA) |
| Bases | Charlotte (CLT), Dayton (DAY), Washington National (DCA), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Philadelphia (PHL) |
| Aircraft | All-jet Bombardier CRJ fleet (per PSA) |
| Published pilot minimums | ATP or R-ATP aeronautical experience, 25 h multi-engine in an actual aircraft (no sim time), First Class medical, ATP-CTP completed, FCC radio permit, passport eligibility |
| Published pay | First officer $102.00/hour (year 1) to $120.75 (year 4+); captain $161.25 (year 1) to $228.75 (year 20); rates effective Jun 15, 2026 |
| Hiring status | Accepting first officer applications |
| Texas presence | Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is one of its five crew bases. All Texas listings |
| Careers | psaairlines.com/first-officers/ |
Guaranteed direct flow to American Airlines. PSA says first officers get a 75-hour monthly guarantee and that prior Part 121/135 PIC time earns longevity credit.
Source / last checked: psaairlines.com/pay-scale/, psaairlines.com/first-officers/, psaairlines.com/how-much-does-a-first-officer-pilot-make/ · checked Oct 25, 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 PSA Airlines's pilot minimums?
ATP or R-ATP aeronautical experience, 25 h multi-engine in an actual aircraft (no sim time), First Class medical, ATP-CTP completed, FCC radio permit, passport eligibility
How much does PSA Airlines pay pilots?
First officer $102.00/hour (year 1) to $120.75 (year 4+); captain $161.25 (year 1) to $228.75 (year 20); rates effective Jun 15, 2026