First Officers
You Deserve the PSA Difference
The most rewarding career path in commercial aviation.
As a PSA pilot, you’ll be part of a growing, close-knit, passionate team flying exclusively for American Airlines. You’ll receive top-of-industry starting wages unparalleled advancement opportunities and benefits few other regionals can match.
- Little to no reserve time and flexible scheduling options
- Flow through to American Airlines
- Advancement opportunities including SIM instructor, Ground Instructor, Recruiter, Union Representative, Pilot Recruiter and Chief Pilot
The Best Pilots Deserve The Best Compensation
- First year pay starting at $51.03
- Earn premium pay for flying your awarded line over 75 hours
- Paid per diem and company paid travel
The Guaranteed Path to American Airlines
You’ll be on a direct career path from PSA to American Airlines as soon as you are hired.
1. Industry-leading hourly pay starting at $51.03 (75-hour monthly guarantee)
You don’t have to wait to receive top-of-industry starting wages.
2. Upgrade to captain in just under 2 years
Continue your personal growth at PSA with a career path designed by you. PSA Pilots can advance their career with opportunities outside of the cockpit such as mentoring new-hire and cadet pilots, developing skills through our Professional Excellence and Leadership courses, and progressing into instructing or corporate leadership positions.
3. Join American Airlines
Flow through is your guarantee to becoming a First Officer with the world’s largest airline. “Joining the PSA team will give you the training and experience you’ll need to join American,” Robert Isom, President, American Airlines.
This is the start of a career you can be proud of from day one.
Robert Isom, President of American Airlines
Crew Bases
- Professional sports teams and NASCAR
- World-class museums
- Easy flights from most of the east coast
- Birthplace of aviation
- Home of USAF Museum
- Thriving arts community and diverse culture
- Metro parks offering, biking, kayaking and camping
- Nation’s Capital
- Museums rich in history and political significance
- City rich in history and political significance
- Home to Independence Hall
- Birthplace of the Philly Cheese Steak
- Professional sports teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)
- Travel privileges for you, your family and friends on American Airlines
- American Airlines Group (AAG) profit sharing
- 12-23% discount on subscription to Coradine LogTen Pro X pilot logbook
Still have questions?
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