Pilot Cadet - CRJ Series

PSA Airlines; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

ATP-CTP course paid by PSA

Hotel accommodation during ATP-CTP

Job summary

PSA Airlines invites aspiring pilots to join its Cadet Program, designed to bridge classroom learning with cockpit experience. The program offers mentorship from industry experts, internships, and a clear pathway to ATP or R-ATP milestones.

Cadets receive support through interview processes, flight-time accrual, and potential flow-through to American Airlines once minimums are met.

Qualifications

• Currently a flight student or a CFI actively instructing.
• No more than three check ride failures.
• No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on the part of the pilot.
• Cadets eligible for an R-ATP must have no more than 700 hours.
• Cadets requiring an ATP must have no more than 1,200 hours.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Senior Cadet Interview and continue building flight time towards ATP or R-ATP minimums.
• Take up opportunities offered to Cadets, including mentorship and internships.
• Placement into PSA class and potential flow-through to American Airlines after meeting minimums.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Private Pilot Certificate

First Class Medical

FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit

Job description

Job Description

About the Company PSA Airlines is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines and offers opportunities for growth and professional development to its more than 5,500 team members. The company values teamwork and inclusivity and works to provide a safe, respectful and happy working environment. PSA aims to define the standard in regional aviation through The PSA Standard and its six Winning Behaviors: safe and caring; customer-centric and quality-focused; dependable and ethical; fact-based; focused and flexible; and on-time and cost-conscious. Team members receive comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network.

Role Overview

PSA is one of the first regional airlines to launch a Cadet Program, helping promising future pilots move smoothly from the classroom to the cockpit. PSA describes itself as the fastest-growing regional airline in the country, with the fastest upgrade time in the industry and a true pilot flow-through agreement to American Airlines, so a mainline career can start here.

Key Responsibilities

• Eligibility begins once the Private Pilot Certificate is complete.
• Successfully complete an interview with PSA to become a Cadet in the program.
• Take up the opportunities offered to Cadets, including mentorship with airline industry experts and internships.
• Complete the Senior Cadet Interview and continue building flight time towards ATP or R-ATP minimums.

Interview Process

The interview process is broken into three sections: HR interview (Cadet). Technical evaluation (Senior Cadet). Cadet Instructor check-in and logbook review (Cadet Instructor).

Requirements

• Must be a current flight student or a CFI who is actively instructing.
• No more than three check ride failures.
• No accident or incident determined by the NTSB to be negligent on the part of the pilot.
• Cadets eligible for an R-ATP (1,000 or 1,250 hours) must have no more than 700 hours.
• Cadets requiring an ATP (1,500 hours) must have no more than 1,200 hours.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate authorization to work in the United States.
• Must hold at least a Private Pilot Certificate.
• Ability to obtain a First Class Medical.
• Ability to obtain a valid passport.
• Ability to obtain an FCC Restricted Radio Operator's Permit.
• Must be able to meet the necessary hours and qualifications under the ATP requirements or the restricted ATP requirements.

What We Offer

• Tuition reimbursement totalling $15,000 once eligible after the Senior Cadet Interview: $7,500 after the Senior Cadet Interview and $7,500 at time building (within 500 hours of ATP minimums).
• The ATP-CTP course (valued at $5,000) paid by PSA for qualified candidates who need to complete the ATP written exam before new hire training, once ATP or R-ATP minimum flight experience requirements are reached.
• Hotel accommodation and ground transportation during the ATP-CTP course.
• Placement into the next available PSA class on reaching minimums, with no additional interview required.
• Flow-through to American Airlines with no additional interview, once the requirements at PSA are complete.
• Mentorship with airline industry experts and internship opportunities.

Additional Information

Competencies for success at PSA: driven, reliable, caring, an engaging communicator, decisive and results driven. Work environment: the job operates inside a climate-controlled building and routinely uses standard office equipment. The role is largely sedentary, but the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb stairs, lift up to 25 lbs, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Security clearance: all employees must pass the fingerprint-based criminal history records check (CHRC) per 49 CFR 1542.209. The vacancy is advertised across several PSA Airlines locations.