Employer Profile: Piedmont Airlines

A regional carrier of American Airlines Group, Piedmont operates about 400 daily departures to 50-plus cities.

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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 at 09:51 AM ET

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Piedmont Airlines’ fleet consists of twin-engine ERJ-145s. [Courtesy: Piedmont Airlines]

Key Takeaways:

Piedmont Airlines is a regional carrier for American Airlines, operating approximately 400 daily flights to over 50 cities in the eastern U.S. and Canada with a fleet of ERJ-145 aircraft.
The airline recently increased pilot pay by more than 50 percent to address shortages and facilitate the return of aircraft to service.
Piedmont plans to expand its fleet of Embraer 145 regional jets to 70 aircraft next year to bring back more 50-seat jets.

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Piedmont Airlines is a regional carrier of American Airlines Group, the largest airline in the world. With its corporate headquarters is in Salisbury, Maryland, Piedmont employs more than 9,000.

Piedmont was founded by Richard Henson in 1931 as Henson Flying Service. In 1962, it began scheduled airline service operating as Hagerstown Commuter. Today, Piedmont operates about 400 daily departures to 50-plus cities throughout the eastern United States and Canada. Its fleet consists of ERJ-145s.