Piedmont Airlines is seeking to hire Direct Entry Captains! APPLY TODAY to speak with a Hiring Manager!!

 As a Captain, you will impact Piedmont Airlines’ business growth by aiding in safe and efficient flight operations and regulatory requirements of all activities related flight. The First Officer is Second-in-Command (SIC) of the flight. While acting in this capacity, the Captain shall comply with all regulations and directives pertaining to the conduct of the flight in a manner suitable to the Captain.

Piedmont Airlines Direct Entry Captains Receive:

• Exciting competitive compensation with starting wages at $85.50/hour for your 1^st year and $87.50/hour for your 2^nd year!!
• Earn over $180,000 in bonuses!!
• Earn $30,000 to join as a DEC
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life, and disability insurance
• PTO (guaranteed 11 days off per month, 42 hours of paid sick leave per year)
• Travel privileges for you, your family, and friends on American Airlines
• Commuters receive two hotel rooms per month in a hub base
• Bid on crew base assignments based on vacancies and seniority
• Up to 300 percent premium pay available for flying on scheduled days off
• Training at the American Airlines Training Center in CLT
• Career progression
• Job security
• Guaranteed job-no 2nd interview
• Family-oriented atmosphere (you’re not just a number)

Piedmont Airlines Direct Entry Captain Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with other crewmembers to ensure a safe and reliable airline operation.
• Complying with all applicable FARs, TSA, DOT regulations, company procedures and policies.
• Comply with all administrative programs including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (physicals, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned.
• Compliance with Company and FAA procedures, directives and regulations affecting the proposed flight.
• Has full authority and responsibility for all crewmembers and the safe and efficient conduct of the flight. Such authority commences at the time the crewmembers report for duty, continues while enroute, at intermediate departure points, and until the crewmembers have gone off duty to receive a rest period.
• Submit reports on irregularities or incidents, as required.
• Take an active role in promoting positive attitudes towards culture, core values, compliance, and safety.
• Make sure pilot appearance, attendance, and personal conduct are in compliance with Company pol- icy, culture, and core values.
• Comply with all administrative programs including airport/route qualification, flight time limitations, currency requirements (physicals, takeoffs and landings, home study courses, etc.), pilot flight equipment, uniform discipline, manuals, policies and procedures, and others, as assigned.
• Immediately notify the Chief Pilot of any discrepancy or incident that may affect his/her ability, or Company ability, to perform within the parameters of safety, regulatory compliance, and fiscal responsibility.
• Perform a visual preflight and post-flight (walk-around) inspection prior to each flight.
• Be able to maintain and display a working knowledge of FAA requirements as well as Company and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the Company’s Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.

Piedmont Direct Entry Captain Requirements:

• 2,500 hours of flight time
• 1,000 hours of 121 time or qualifying 135 time
• Commercial Multi-engine certificate with an instrument rating, and an English Proficient Endorsement
• Valid United States passport or a valid passport with authorization to work in the United States
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit
• Current First Class Medical Certificate
• Possess a high school diploma or GED

Why Piedmont?

Our team is a diverse group of people, all with a passion for aviation. We strive for excellence, and recognize that everyone – no matter which job title they hold – is responsible for our success. We celebrate our accomplishments together and learn from our mistakes. We hold each other accountable. We work as a team. We care for each other. We are Piedmont.