PSA Airlines
Cadet Program
Your aviation career as a pilot with PSA Airlines can begin through the Cadet Program. Open to students enrolled at colleges, universities, and flight schools, the program provides mentorship, training support, and early exposure to airline operations within the American Airlines Group network.
Cadets progress through structured milestones designed to prepare them for First Officer opportunities with PSA Airlines, with potential advancement opportunities within the American Airlines system upon meeting all requirements.
Pilot students must hold a Private Pilot Certificate to apply to the program.
Potential Pilot Career Pathway*
Cadet Program Highlights
Industry-Leading Pay
Mentorship
$30,000 Cadet Package
Flow to AA
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Cadet Program Benefits
- Industry-leading first-year pay
- Mentorship
- Quick upgrade to captain
- Guaranteed flow to American in 5 years
- $30,000 Cadet Package, including training, tuition assistance, and sign-on bonus
Access to Major Airlines*
- American Airlines
*Denotes partnership, but eligible regional pilots may also flow to other major airlines.
About PSA Airlines
PSA Airlines operates an all-jet fleet consisting of exclusively Bombardier regional jet aircraft. PSA has an incredible team of more than 5,000 employees who do a tremendous job of operating more
than 800 daily flights to nearly 100 destinations on behalf of American Airlines. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, PSA also has flight crew bases located in Dayton, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Charlotte, North Carolina and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Learn more at https://psaairlines.com/cadets (opens in a new window) Cadets.
Updated December 2022
CAU Students at PSA
Hannah Sanchez
First Officer at PSA Airlines
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