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Envoy Cadet Program

Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.

Rolling — no fixed window, apply when you qualify

Last checked October 16, 2026. Confirm on the official page before you apply or pay.

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Who it's for

Cadet: Private Pilot certificate + enrolled at a partner school + HR interview. Cadet Instructor: CFI with instrument (CFII), Internal Review Board, Letter of Commitment.

Cost and financing

Up to $15K in bonuses at Cadet Instructor stage; Envoy pays for ATP-CTP (with hotel and transport).

Partner schools

West: ATP, Arizona State, Embry-Riddle Prescott, Utah State, Utah Valley, CAE Phoenix, Coast Flight, Cornerstone, McAir. Central: ATP, UNO, Delaware State, Illinois Aviation… Show more

West: ATP, Arizona State, Embry-Riddle Prescott, Utah State, Utah Valley, CAE Phoenix, Coast Flight, Cornerstone, McAir. Central: ATP, UNO, Delaware State, Illinois Aviation Academy, LeTourneau, NW Michigan College, Ohio State, Purdue, Dubuque, UND, Oklahoma, Western Michigan, Central Missouri, CAE Dallas, SE Oklahoma State, Spartan, US Aviation Academy.

Application window

Official pages show no window or closed notice; recruiter contact Envoy.Cadet@aa.com. Placed in next new-hire class at minimums with no extra interview.

Notes

Utah State and Utah Valley University are partner schools (useful for a Utah student).

Questions

Is Envoy Cadet Program accepting applications?

Status at last check (2026-10-16): Rolling. Official pages show no window or closed notice; recruiter contact Envoy.Cadet@aa.com. Placed in next new-hire class at minimums with no extra interview.

Who is Envoy Cadet Program for?

Cadet: Private Pilot certificate + enrolled at a partner school + HR interview. Cadet Instructor: CFI with instrument (CFII), Internal Review Board, Letter of Commitment.

What does Envoy Cadet Program cost?

Up to $15K in bonuses at Cadet Instructor stage; Envoy pays for ATP-CTP (with hotel and transport).

When was Envoy Cadet Program last checked?

2026-10-16. Confirm on the official page before you apply, pay, or turn another path down.