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We work with a company strictly prohibited and prosecutors will be persecuted to the fullest extent of the law. that can produce an ad to your specifications. October 2016 5 Aviator Bulletins The latest aviation industry hiring news and more. Piedmont Airlines Increases Pilot Pay To Support Growing Jet Fleet SALISBURY, Maryland – Piedmont Airlines, Inc. will time against bonuses. Piedmont has the highest pay now offer new hire pilots an industry leading pay package package, the fastest upgrades and the best career path to along with a guaranteed job at American Airlines in order American. It’s the best choice, period.” to support its growing fleet of jets. First year first officers New Piedmont pilots will receive: at Piedmont will now earn nearly $60,000 while training • $38.80 per hour starting pay, up from $29.38 and flying under the colors of Piedmont’s parent company, • Sign on bonus of up to $20,000 American Airlines. • $15,000 for all new hire pilots “As we expand our fleet of Embraer jets on the East • an additional $5,000 for pilots with current Part Coast, it is critical that we hire the best pilots in the industry 121 experience to fly them,” said Lyle Hogg, Piedmont President and CEO. • $20,000 retention bonus after one year of service, “We recognize that skilled pilots have many choices. We paid in $2,500 quarterly installments feel that no other regional can beat our combination of Current Piedmont first officers will receive: pay, short upgrade time and fastest flow to American, so we invite pilots to do their homework and ask questions. • Immediate pay raise to $38.80 for first year first Other airlines simply can’t offer what Piedmont is offering officers right now.” • Top of scale pay for all other first officers The new plan will also reward pilots who currently fly for • $20,000 retention bonus after one year of service, Piedmont. First officers at Piedmont will see an immediate paid in $2,500 quarterly installments pay raise and receive a $20,000 retention bonus after Current Piedmont captains will receive: completing one year of service. Piedmont captains will be • $7,500 retention bonus eligible to receive a $7,500 retention bonus. In addition, Piedmont pilots continue to receive: “Piedmont has the best of everything right now,” said Stephen Keefer, vice president, Flight Operations. “Pilots • 100% trip cancellation, deadhead and relocation don’t have to choose between highest pay and guaranteed pay job at a major airline. They don’t have to weigh upgrade • Free hotel rooms for commuting pilots • American Airlines profit sharing Steve Keefer, VP of Flight Operations