Envoy Air is American Airlines’ largest regional carrier. [Shutterstock]
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Envoy Air, American Airlines' largest regional carrier, is offering pilots triple pay for picking up additional flights in July to address an ongoing pilot shortage.
This incentive follows a recent 50 percent pay raise, placing Envoy pilots among the highest paid in the regional industry, and aims to mitigate significant pilot attrition to American Airlines' mainline fleet.
The goal of these measures is to prevent flight disruptions and maintain a reliable schedule during the peak summer travel season, amidst heightened consumer complaints and government scrutiny over airline performance.
Envoy Air, American Airlines’ [NASDAQ: AAL] largest regional carrier, is offering pilots triple pay to pick up specific flights in July.
The incentive follows Envoy’s recent announcement of a 50 percent raise until August 2024 to address the airline’s shortage of pilots. The pay hike would essentially place Envoy pilots among the highest paid in the regional airline industry.
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Michael Wildes holds a master’s degree in Logistics & Supply Chain Management, and a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Science, both from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Previously, he worked at the university’s flight department as a Flight Check Airman, Assistant Training Manager, and Quality Assurance Mentor. He holds MEI, CFI & CFII ratings. Follow Michael on Twitter @Captainwildes.
