Direct Entry Captain
The PSA Way
The most lucrative and stable career path in commercial aviation
Your path to the world's largest airline begins at PSA Airlines. You’ll be on a direct career path from PSA to American Airlines as soon as you are hired.
- 121 Longevity Match that rewards you for your experience. Pilots with previous 121 experience can count their years of service towards pay, vacation and retirements benefits at PSA
- Commitment to a five-year flow to American Airlines
- Crew bases in CLT, DAY, DCA, and PHL
- Generous commuter benefits
The Guaranteed Path to American Airlines
You’ll be on a direct career path from PSA to American Airlines as soon as you are hired.
1. Transformative Industry Pay
Captains receive transformative, industry-leading compensation.
2. Line Check Airman Opportunities
Develop the next generation of Pilots as a Line Check Airman, with rates at $425 per hour (200% pay credit).
3. Unrivaled Career Trajectory
Commitment to flow to American Airlines within five years, or receive top-of-scale wages.
Pilot Pay Scale
Industry-leading wages and bonuses. Check out our Pilot Pay Scale based on years of service to see what your hourly wage would be.
Pilot Wage Calculator
Transformative Industry Pay. Use our wage calculator tool to find out what your total compensation would be as a Pilot at PSA.
Do you have 1,000 FAR-121 Hours? You can qualify as a Direct Entry Captain
- Earn up to $212,915 in first year compensation, including bonuses
- 121 Longevity Match that rewards you for your experience. Pilots with previous 121 experience can count their years of service towards pay, vacation and retirement benefits at PSA
- Captain Wages of $146-$210 per hour
- Up to $187,500 in bonuses
- $15,000 Direct Entry Captain Bonus (paid in your first year)
- $7,500 CRJ-Type Rating Bonus (paid in your first year)
- $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
- $150,000 Pilot Retention Bonus paid through your time at PSA
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