Piedmont Airlines Offers $100K Pilot Bonuses

Piedmont Airlines is boosting pay packages to attract and retain pilots for the next two years as it eyes route expansion.

Michael Wildes

Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 03:38 PM ET

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Piedmont Airlines is boosting pay packages to attract and retain pilots for the next two years as it eyes route expansion. [Courtesy: Piedmont Airlines]

Key Takeaways:

Piedmont Airlines is offering substantial upfront bonuses, including $100,000 for experienced captains and $75,000 for those nearing captain qualification, to attract and retain pilots.
This aggressive recruitment is driven by a severe industry-wide pilot shortage, which is preventing Piedmont from meeting high post-pandemic travel demand and expanding its routes and fleet.
The bonuses are part of a strategic two-year effort to fill a pilot gap, aiming to secure experienced pilots who may eventually flow to American Airlines' mainline operations.

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Piedmont Airlines is boosting pay packages to attract and retain pilots for the next two years as it eyes route expansion. The American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) regional carrier announced Wednesday that it is offering $100,000 upfront to pilots who can sit in the left seat of the flight deck, and $75,000 to pilots who are close to upgrading to captain.

The bonuses, however, target pilots with specific levels of experience.