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 bonuses of $100,000 for experienced captains and $75,000 for pilots near captaincy, targeting specific experience levels for a two-year commitment.
These incentives aim to combat a severe industry-wide pilot shortage, meet high commercial travel demand, and enable the airline to expand its fleet and routes.
The move is part of a broader trend among American Airlines' regional carriers to attract and retain pilots, following previous challenges like grounded aircraft due to staffing issues.

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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.