First Officers

First Officers

Receive the industry's highest pay and join an airline that provides you with an opportunity to live the life you've always imagined.

You Deserve the PSA Difference

The most valuable and stable 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 an enhanced compensation package, unparalleled advancement opportunities and benefits few other regionals can match.

Quick upgrade to captain
Little to no reserve time and flexible scheduling options
Flow through to American Airlines within 6-7 years
Advancement opportunities including SIM instructor, Ground Instructor, Recruiter, Union Representative, Pilot Recruiter and Chief Pilot

The Best Pilots Deserve The Best Compensation

Earn a top starting hourly wage of over $50
$18,000 sign-on bonus
- $10,000 at end of training
- $8,000 at end of first year
Earn premium pay for flying your awarded line over 75 hours

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. 50% of American Airlines’ new-hire pilot classes are filled by flow-through pilots from wholly-owned carriers including PSA.

1. First-year pay up to $72k

You don’t have to wait to receive industry-leading compensation.

2. Upgrade to captain in just under 2 years

Our growing fleet has created consistently quick upgrade times. PSA pilots can advance their careers with opportunities to mentor and train new-hire pilots.

3. Join American Airlines within 6-7 years

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.