Embraer 145 First Officer – Piedmont Airlines (Philadelphia, Charlotte, Harrisburg)

✈️ The opportunity

Join Piedmont Airlines as a First Officer on the Embraer 145 and chart a clear path from regional jet right seat to Captain—and on to American Airlines mainline. Maximize your career earnings with longevity carryover from your current Part 121 carrier, a defined upgrade timeline, and a contractual flow to mainline.

• Defined upgrade: Upgrade to Captain at 2,500 total hours and 1,000 Part 121 hours.
• Mainline flow: Flow to American Airlines after five years of service (or receive top-of-scale pay until you flow).
• High Time FO Bonus: Available at 600+ hours.
• Longevity carryover: Bring pay longevity from your current airline and start on steps 2–15.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Operate as First Officer on Piedmont’s Embraer 145 fleet, flying scheduled regional service from PHL, CLT, and MDT crew bases.
• Execute safe, compliant, and efficient flight operations in accordance with FARs, company SOPs, and aircraft limitations.
• Collaborate closely with the Captain, Dispatch, and Maintenance to deliver a reliable passenger experience.
• Uphold the highest standards of airmanship, CRM, and customer service as an American Airlines Group regional carrier pilot.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

• Total time: 500 hours
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 250 hours
• Multi-engine: 50 hours
• Certificates: ATP or R-ATP with multi-engine rating (meeting R-ATP requirements may satisfy hour minimums)
• Medical: Current FAA First-Class Medical Certificate
• FCC: Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Travel/work authorization: Valid United States passport, or a valid passport with authorization to work in the U.S.
• Education: High school diploma or GED

Preferred: Type rating in a Part 25 aircraft and current employment in a pilot position.

🎓 Training and progression

• ATP/CTP provided: Piedmont covers the ATP/CTP course, testing fees, and hotel during training.
• World-class facilities: Train at the American Airlines Training Center in Charlotte, NC.
• Career lift: Structured upgrade to Captain, then contractual flow to American Airlines mainline.

🌟 Pay, perks, and lifestyle

• Medical: Zero-dollar deductible plan (employer pays 67% of employee cost), prescription and vision included; additional lower-cost options available.
• Dental: No-cost preventive care.
• Protection: 100% company-paid life and AD&D insurance; paid disability insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k) with 4% company contribution after one year of service.
• Commuter support: Hotel rooms provided (6 per quarter at hub domiciles; 4 per month at non-hub domiciles).
• Scheduling: Crew-base bidding by seniority, Long Call Reserve availability, 4-hour minimum day guarantee, and at least 11 days off per month.
• Pay protections: 100% trip cancellation and deadhead pay.
• Travel privileges: No-cost travel across American Airlines and other carriers for you and your family.

📨 Ready to apply?

Advance your airline career with a clear path to Captain and mainline. Apply to become a Piedmont Airlines Embraer 145 First Officer today.