General Requirements
At least 23 years of age.
Graduate of a four-year degree program from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Dept. of Education recognized accrediting organization.
Degrees obtained from a non-U.S. institution must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees by a member organization of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
Current passport or other travel documents enabling the bearer to freely exit and re-enter the U.S. (multiple reentry status) and be legally eligible to work in the U.S. (possess proper working documents).
FAA Requirements
FAA commercial fixed-wing pilot license with an instrument rating.
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
Meets ALL minimum FAA ATP requirements including successful completion of the ATP written exam.
Flight Time Requirements
Minimum of 1,500 hours of total documented flight time
Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop or turbofan time.
When evaluating the flight time of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, consideration will be given to, among other things, quality, quantity, recency, and verifiability of training; complexity of aircraft flown; types of flight operations; and hours flown as PIC in turbine powered aircraft.

Other Requirements
Applicants invited to interview must provide appropriate documentation of all flight hours and college transcripts.
FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit (RP).
DOT required pre-employment drug test and a medical exam administered by Delta.
TSA required fingerprint based Criminal History Records Check and a Delta background check.

Certification Requirements

Unrestricted FAA ATP certificate with airplane multiengine class rating
Current FAA first-class medical certificate
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone operator’s license
Flight Time Requirements

Minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed-wing turbine time
Applicants invited to interview will be asked to provide documentation of all flight experience. When reviewing flight time, consideration will be given to quality, quantity, and recency of experience.

General Requirements

Current Passport
Legal right to work in the United States
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Bachelor’s degree from accredited school is preferred

Qualifications

Here is what it takes to be a successful pilot at American:
· Excellent communication skills and quick and accurate decision making
· Close attention to detail
· Minimum age of 23
· Ability to work varying hours of the day or night, on weekends and holidays
· Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or Customs security badges
· Fulfillment of FAA criminal background checks
· Ability to learn and work with PEDs
· Distance vision corrected to 20/20 and near vision corrected to 20/40 or better in each eye
· Current Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) rating (multi-engine) or a valid ATP written test
· Valid FCC Restricted Radio Telephone Operator permit
· Valid First Class Medical Certificate
· Flight time in accordance with all FAA requirements
· Must be able to fluently speak and understand English
· Must have the right to work in the United States
· Additionally, we require all of our pilots to have a valid passport and documentation allowing for entry into the United States after an international flight.

Certificates/Ratings: U.S. FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Unrestricted U.S. ATP
Age: Must be at least 23 years of age.
Flight Experience: 2,500 hours total or 1,500 hours Turbine total. Additionally, a minimum of 1,000 hours in Turbine aircraft as the Pilot in Command* is required. Southwest considers only Pilot time in fixed-wing aircraft. This specifically excludes simulator, WSO, RIO, FE, NAV, EWO, etc. "Other Time" will not be considered.
Currency: Experience should include actively flying two of the last five years.
FCC Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
Medical: Must possess a current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate. Must pass FAA mandated Drug Test.
Authorization to work in the United States: Must have established authorization to work in the United States.
Must possess a valid United States Driver's License and a valid passport or a Refugee Travel Document.
Education: graduation from accredited, four-year College preferred.
Letters of Recommendation: At least three letters from any individuals who can attest to the pilot's flying skills, by having observed him/her over a sustained period of time.