First Officers
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.
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
- Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
- College sports town
- Outdoor lifestyle
- Nation’s Capital
- Museums rich in history and political significance
- Located minutes from Virginia Beach
- Home of the world’s largest naval station
- Thriving arts community and diverse culture
- 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?
Ask a Pilot
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