Nearly 4,500 pilots at American Airlines’ three major regional carriers will receive massive pay raises that will bump hourly rates to as much as $90 an hour for new pilots.
Envoy and Piedmont, both entirely owned by Fort Worth-based American, reached a deal with the Air Line Pilots Association Friday night that raises pay amid the tightest competition ever among airlines for aviators. PSA Airlines, a third carrier owned by American, reached a deal on pay and incentives and is working out the final details of a contract.
“There is a big demand from customers,” said Piedmont CEO Eric Morgan. “Customers want to fly and we have airplanes parked because we don’t have enough pilots.”
