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Why fly Some pilots have always wanted to fly. They came from a family of pilots. They knew their calling. Others became pilots because they dreamed of a bigger future for themselves and their families. For others, the dream to fly came from a bold move to leave established careers and a desire for a different perspective. Other pilots arrived at American wanting to continue their dream of flying after serving our country. Pilots, just like dreams, come to American from countless starting points. From countless stories. So, what’s your story? What do you dream of? See your career path Career Flight Path The flight path is simple no matter where you start – with or without your certificate, little or a lot of experience. Beginning Marker . Learn to Fly Learn to fly The first step in beginning a career as a pilot is to complete initial flight training. With the Cadet Academy, you will join other cadets to train at one of our trusted partner schools. Your initial flight training will include the following certificates and ratings: private pilot instrument rating commercial pilot multi-engine rating certified flight instructor certified flight instructor - instrument $35K $35K Paid to fly Build Time Build time You will then build the necessary flight hours in order to be hired by a regional airline. Most cadets build hours by becoming a certified flight instructor, where you can get paid to teach others how to fly. $50K $50K Transition to Airlines Fly for a Regional Airline Fly for a Regional Airline Once you reach 1,500 total flight hours you will be eligible to join one of American Airlines Group wholly-owned regional airlines: Envoy, Piedmont, and PSA. These regionals have a contractual flow agreement with American Airlines guaranteeing you a first officer position with American Airlines. $70-90K $70-90K Gain Experience Fly for American Airlines Fly for American Airlines Most new hires to American come directly from our regional partners. But it’s not the $90K average salary their first year that makes American the destination for new hires. It’s the chance to pilot the largest aircraft to the most destinations globally, while being supported by the largest airline in the world. $135 - $235K $135 – $235K+ Become a captain End Marker . The View from the Left Seat At American, the view from the captain’s seat means more than a high-paying job with a stable financial future. It means more than a flexible schedule where you work an average of 14 days a month and travel for free. It means belonging to the world’s largest community of aviators. It means a view of the world most will never see. Reaching the captain’s seat means people look to you to lead the way. The left seat is open to anyone. How will you make it yours? See your pay Pay Select each role on the chart to learn more. Payscale Training Hour Building Regional first officer Regional captain American Airlines first officer American Airlines captain Payscale Training Hour Building Regional first officer Regional captain American Airlines first officer American Airlines captain Pilot Stories