Direct Entry Captain
The PSA Way
The most lucrative and stable career path in commercial aviation
Your path to the world's largest airline begins at PSA Airlines. You’ll be on a direct career path from PSA to American Airlines as soon as you are hired.
- Bonuses up to $175,000
- $100,000 Direct Entry Captain Experienced Pilot Bonus
- $75,000 bonus for pilots with CL-65 Type Rating or 121 Captain experience
- Part 135 Longevity credit for applicable PIC time
- 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
- Direct flow to American Airlines
- Crew bases in CLT, DAY, DCA, PHL and DFW
- Generous commuter benefits
Do you have 950 FAR-121 or 135 Hours? You can qualify as a Direct Entry Captain
- Bonuses up to $175,000
- Part 135 Longevity credit for applicable PIC time
- 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
- Captain Wages of $150-$217.50 per hour
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 Calculator
Transformative Industry Pay. Use our wage calculator tool to find out what your total compensation would be as a Pilot 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
Captains receive transformative, industry-leading compensation.
2. Line Check Airman Opportunities
Develop the next generation of Pilots as a Line Check Airman, with a 200% pay credit.
3. Unrivaled Career Trajectory
Flow to American Airlines.
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