Originally Posted by PAdutch (Post 3284962)

I’m just going to leave this here.

Dear Piedmont Pilots:



I am pleased to share that Piedmont and your ALPA leadership team have reached a tentative agreement that will be the largest pilot recruitment and retention package in our company’s history. Today’s announcement offers current pilots and new pilots increased stability in an industry rocked by uncertainty over the past 18 months. This package represents not only a large financial commitment, but a commitment to building a sustainable Piedmont Airlines that will carry us well into the future and ensures that American Airlines will have a steady pipeline of pilots for years to come.



Highlights of the package include:

• A $30,000 retention bonus paid in November to all current captains. Current and new first officers will receive $30,000 upon successful upgrade to captain.
• $70,000 to pilots who flow to American Airlines starting with our September flow pilots.

The opportunity to earn an additional $50,000 ($25,000 per year for two years) for meeting a threshold of working hours.

• Increased pay rates for first officers and captains to enhance Piedmont’s competitive position
• An enhanced flow agreement that will allow us to send additional pilots to American when attrition and hiring targets are met

I would like to thank Brandon Lighty and our ALPA MEC for their cooperation as we worked to put this package in place. Throughout the pandemic, the company and ALPA have worked together to protect Piedmont pilots from furlough and meet the demands of the operation in an ever-changing environment. Our ability to out-perform all other American Airlines regionals, take on flying when necessary and deliver a safe product to our customers is what led to this significant investment. Any pilot who flies for Piedmont now, or chooses Piedmont in the future, will have a solid future with our company and eventually an opportunity with American Airlines if they wish to flow.



Our communications and recruiting teams are currently getting up to speed and will release more information soon.



Remember that the $10,000 referral bonus is in place, and there has never been a better time to refer a pilot to Piedmont. New hires will receive some additional incentives, including a type rating bonus and a Part 121 experience bonus. Find referral information here on MyPiedmont.



Thank you for the work you’ve done to bring Piedmont to this point, and for caring for our team members and customers each day. We are proud to offer this opportunity to our pilots and look forward to the contributions each of you will make to Piedmont’s continued success.


Enjoy 👋

Originally Posted by saltbae (Post 3285719)

So I love how PSA shafted all the new hires from February - June with no $15K bonus and decided July was the cut off. Clearly, funds are not an issue. PSA's new $30k+ retention bonus is nothing worth sticking around for. First major that calls, go... don't be suckered into this carrot on a stick people

Originally Posted by miapilot (Post 3285745)

I hate to tell you, but welcome to aviation. There will always be some that get shafted and lose out due to the cutoffs (like the soon to be flowing to AA pilots possibly).

It's amazing how we might be given some good news and pilots still find a way to criticize it. As an older pilot who has seen it all, I'm LMAO.

Originally Posted by saltbae (Post 3285752)

I would rather they put those funds into hourly pay vs a bonus they can stop when they feel like it. There's a reason they put the extra funds as a bonus vs increasing wages.

Originally Posted by flyboy043 (Post 3287111)

What’s the training footprint looking like these days? Any delays or anything?

Originally Posted by buckeyeboi (Post 3287485)

Current new hires can expect ~5 weeks in Dayton. No delays between day 1 of Indoc and KV. However, about a 4-6 week delay following KV (oral) at this time before being sent off to sim training (about 2-3 weeks in training). Not a bad time to relax and do some light studying (and potentially get some use out of jumpseating/non rev travel) while still collecting min guarantee pay.

Originally Posted by buckeyeboi (Post 3287485)

Current new hires can expect ~5 weeks in Dayton. No delays between day 1 of Indoc and KV. However, about a 4-6 week delay following KV (oral) at this time before being sent off to sim training (about 2-3 weeks in training). Not a bad time to relax and do some light studying (and potentially get some use out of jumpseating/non rev travel) while still collecting min guarantee pay.

Originally Posted by NotPhlying (Post 3285954)

PSA hiring street Captain..

https://www.psaairlines.com/direct-entry-captain