Experienced First Officer
The PSA Way
The most lucrative and stable career path in commercial aviation
As a PSA pilot, you’ll be part of a growing, close-knit, passionate team flying exclusively for American Airlines. You’ll receive the industry's highest compensation, unparalleled advancement opportunities, and benefits few other regionals can match.
- 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
- Commitment to a five-year flow to American Airlines
- Crew bases in CLT, DAY, DCA, and PHL
- Generous commuter benefits
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 Calcuator
Transformative Industry Pay. Use our wage calculator tool to find our what your total compensation would be as a Pilot at PSA.
Do you have more than 600 FAR-121 hours? You can qualify as an Experienced First Officer.
- Earn up to $142,290 in first-year compensation
- First Officer pay ranging from $90 - $108 per hour
- Captain pay ($146 - $210 per hour) at 750 hours
- 121 Longevity Match that rewards your for your experience. Pilots with previous 121 experience can count their years of service towards pay, vacation and retirement benefits at PSA
- Up to $182,500 in bonuses
- $7,500 CRJ-Type Rating Bonus (paid in your first year)
- $15,000 Sign-on Bonus
- 10,000 High Experience (paid in your first year)
- $150,000 Pilot Retention Bonus paid through your time at PSA
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
Experienced First Officers receive transformative, industry-leading compensation.
2. Superior Quality of Life Benefits
121 Longevity match, generous commuter benefits, and opportunities for growth and advancement in the Chief Pilot's Office and Training Department.
3. Unrivaled Career Trajectory
A commitment to flow to American Airlines within five years, or receive top-of-scale pay.
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