First Officers | PSA Airlines

First Officers

Take to the skies with PSA. Join our team as a First Officer.

Apply today

Apply today

You Deserve the PSA Difference

The most rewarding 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 top-of-industry starting wages unparalleled advancement opportunities and benefits few other regionals can match.

Little to no reserve time and flexible scheduling options
Flow through to American Airlines
Advancement opportunities including SIM instructor, Ground Instructor, Recruiter, Union Representative, Pilot Recruiter and Chief Pilot

The Best Pilots Deserve The Best Compensation

First year pay starting at $51.55
$15,000 sign-on bonus
Earn premium pay for flying your awarded line over 75 hours
Paid per diem and company paid travel

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. Industry-leading hourly pay starting at $51.03 (75-hour monthly guarantee)

You don’t have to wait to receive top-of-industry starting wages.

2. Upgrade to captain in just under 2 years

Continue your personal growth at PSA with a career path designed by you. PSA Pilots can advance their career with opportunities outside of the cockpit such as mentoring new-hire and cadet pilots, developing skills through our Professional Excellence and Leadership courses, and progressing into instructing or corporate leadership positions.

3. Join American Airlines

Flow through is your guarantee to becoming a First Officer with the world’s largest airline. “Joining the PSA team will give you the training and experience you’ll need to join American,” Robert Isom, President, American Airlines.