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Piedmont Airlines (American)

Piedmont 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.

Official page

Who it's for

Commercial Multi-Engine with instrument; 500 hrs total; no closer than 200 hrs to ATP/R-ATP minimums; valid 1st-class medical; no criminal record or FAA violations.

Cost and financing

$4,500 bonus; Piedmont pays ATP-CTP course and test plus hotel/transport.

Partner schools

None required: no school affiliation, and you don't have to be a CFI.

Application window

Official page shows no window; contact a recruiter (flyPiedmont@aa.com) or apply via AirlineApps. Next available new-hire class after ATP-CTP, no extra interview.

Notes

Most flexible: build hours any way. Contractual flow to American at 5 years.

Questions

Is Piedmont Cadet Program accepting applications?

Status at last check (2026-10-16): Rolling. Official page shows no window; contact a recruiter (flyPiedmont@aa.com) or apply via AirlineApps. Next available new-hire class after ATP-CTP, no extra interview.

Who is Piedmont Cadet Program for?

Commercial Multi-Engine with instrument; 500 hrs total; no closer than 200 hrs to ATP/R-ATP minimums; valid 1st-class medical; no criminal record or FAA violations.

What does Piedmont Cadet Program cost?

$4,500 bonus; Piedmont pays ATP-CTP course and test plus hotel/transport.

When was Piedmont Cadet Program last checked?

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