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 significant upfront cash bonuses ($100,000 for experienced captains, $75,000 for pilots nearing upgrade) to attract and retain qualified pilots.
This initiative aims to help the airline meet overwhelming travel demand and facilitate its planned fleet and route expansion, addressing a critical pilot shortage.
The program targets pilots with specific experience levels, requires a two-year commitment, replaces previous retention bonuses, and reflects a broader trend of regional carriers boosting pay to combat the industry's pilot deficit.

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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.