Pilot

Envoy Air; New York (NY); On-site; USD 102,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Global Entry reimbursement

Free personal travel for pilot &family

Hotel/crews base proximity

Job summary

Envoy Air pilots are among the highest paid in regional aviation, with a clear path to Captain pay and a generous pay premium as you advance. The role offers a structured career progression, industry-leading hourly rates, and a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism.

Pilot Supply Premium adds 50% to hourly rates through 31 December 2026, and reaching 750 hours enables Captain pay. Travel privileges include free, unlimited personal travel on the world’s largest network.

Qualifications

• Must hold FAA Commercial Pilot license with multi-engine and instrument ratings.
• Must maintain IFR currency and valid FAA medical class.
• Willingness to relocate and travel as required by routes.

Skills

Ability to work in the United States

Education

FAA Commercial Pilot license (multiengine & instrument)

FAA First Class Medical IFR currency

Job description

Job Description

About the Company

Envoy Air Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL), operating over 130 aircraft on about 650 daily departures to more than 150 destinations. Its more than 19,000 employees provide regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and livery, plus ground handling services for multiple airlines including American. As the largest regional airline provider for American, Envoy offers an industry-leading flow-through agreement: Envoy pilots have a direct path to a mainline flying career with no additional interview required.

Role Overview

Pilot flying for Envoy Air, with a growing fleet of Embraer 170 and 175 aircraft, industry-leading pay and a contractual path to American Airlines.

What We Offer

Pay Envoy pilots are the highest paid compared with peers at other regional airlines, national, LCC, ULCC and cargo carriers.

Higher pay rates than non-American Airlines Group regional carriers: 6% higher for First Officers and 10% higher for Captains.

Pilot Supply Premium: 50% added to the hourly rate for all pilot hourly rates through 31 December 2026.

Reach 750 hours and move straight to Captain pay.

Pilots with Part 121 experience receive a 1:1 longevity match.

Envoy June 2026 pay rates (hourly rate, and estimated base pay at 1,000 hours):

• Year 1 - First Officer $102.00 ($102,000); Captain $161.25 ($161,250)
• Year 2 - First Officer $109.50 ($109,500); Captain $165.00 ($165,000)
• Year 3 - First Officer $117.75 ($117,750); Captain $168.75 ($168,750)
• Year 4 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $172.50 ($172,500)
• Year 5 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $176.25 ($176,250)
• Year 6 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $180.00 ($180,000)
• Year 7 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $183.75 ($183,750)
• Year 8 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $187.50 ($187,500)
• Year 9 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $191.25 ($191,250)
• Year 10 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $195.00 ($195,000)
• Year 11 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $198.75 ($198,750)
• Year 12 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $202.50 ($202,500)
• Year 13 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $206.25 ($205,250)
• Year 14 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $210.00 ($210,000)
• Year 15 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $213.75 ($213,750)
• Year 16 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $217.50 ($217,500)
• Year 17 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $221.25 ($221,250)
• Year 18 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $225.00 ($225,000)
• Year 19 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $228.75 ($228,750)
• Year 20 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $228.75 ($228,750)

Quality of life

• Industry Experience Credit: pilots with previous Part 121 experience can count their years of service toward compensation rates, vacation days and retirement benefits at Envoy; those hours are also eligible for Captain pay as a First Officer
• Captain pay as a First Officer: receive the Captain's hourly rate at 750 hours while flying as a First Officer
• Long Call Reserve: at least 12 hours' notice before a trip assignment
• Minimum of 12 days off per month
• 1:2 duty and 1:4 trip rigs: paid downtime on trips with fewer flights
• 100% deadhead pay
• 150% holiday pay: six paid holidays plus Halloween and the "Big Football Game"
• 250-hour sick bank payout: convert unused sick days into extra pay days on transition to American Airlines
• Preferential Bidding System: build a monthly schedule based on preferences (coming soon)
• Preferred crew base: Envoy shares hubs with American in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Chicago, Miami and Phoenix, with paid hotels for travel to and from training
• Generous commuter policy: up to four paid commuter hotels per month
• Fleet renewal: a growing fleet of Embraer 170 and 175 aircraft
• Travel privileges: free and unlimited personal travel for the pilot and family on the world's largest network, with the same boarding priority as American Airlines employees
• Global Entry: $100 reimbursement for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck membership

Licences & Qualifications

• Licence: FAA Commercial Pilot certification with multi-engine and instrument ratings
• Total flight time minimums for an ATP or Restricted ATP certificate
• Medical: current FAA First Class Medical IFR currency FCC licence

Requirements

• Ability to work in the United States
• Ability to travel unencumbered in and out of all destinations served by Envoy
• Ability to relocate

Envoy pilots are the highest paid compared with peers at other regional airlines, national, LCC, ULCC and cargo carriersHigher pay rates than non-American Airlines Group regional carriers: 6% higher for First Officers and 10% higher for CaptainsPilot Supply Premium: 50% added to the hourly rate for all pilot hourly rates through 31 December 2026Reach 750 hours and move straight to Captain payPilots with Part 121 experience receive a 1:1 longevity matchYear 1 - First Officer $102.00 ($102,000); Captain $161.25 ($161,250)Year 2 - First Officer $109.50 ($109,500); Captain $165.00 ($165,000)Year 3 - First Officer $117.75 ($117,750); Captain $168.75 ($168,750)Year 4 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $172.50 ($172,500)Year 5 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $176.25 ($176,250)Year 6 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $180.00 ($180,000)Year 7 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $183.75 ($183,750)Year 8 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $187.50 ($187,500)Year 9 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $191.25 ($191,250)Year 10 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $195.00 ($195,000)Year 11 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $198.75 ($198,750)Year 12 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $202.50 ($202,500)Year 13 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $206.25 ($205,250)Year 14 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $210.00 ($210,000)Year 15 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $213.75 ($213,750)Year 16 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $217.50 ($217,500)Year 17 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $221.25 ($221,250)Year 18 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $225.00 ($225,000)Year 19 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $228.75 ($228,750)Year 20 - First Officer $120.75 ($120,750); Captain $228.75 ($228,750)