American Airlines Pilot Hiring Information
American Airlines is the largest commercial air carrier in the Unites States operating a fleet of over 900 aircraft throughout the world.
AMERICAN AIRLINES PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS
Accepting Applications: Yes
Minimum Flight Time Requirements:
Multi-engine ATP certificate
1,500 hours total time
500 hours cross-country
250 hours PIC
100 hours night
75 hours instrument
25 hours multi-engine land
Competitive Flight Time:
2,500 - 7,000 hours total time
1,000+ hours turbine PIC
Previous 121 or military
Pilot Career Services:
Application Link:
COMPANY INFORMATION
Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT | TOTAL | ORDERS |
|---|---|---|
B-777-300ER | 20 | - |
B-777-200ER | 47 | - |
B-787-900 | 22 | 30 |
B-787-800 | 37 | - |
A-321-NEO | 70 | - |
A-321-200 | 218 | - |
A-320-200 | 48 | - |
A-319-100 | 133 | - |
B-737-MAX-8 | 50 | 50 |
B-737-800 | 303 | - |
Boom Overture | - | 20 |
Total | 948 | 100 |
Number of Pilots:
15,550
Estimated Age 65 Retirements:
2023: 250
2024: 832
2025: 882
2026: 874
2027: 765
2028: 687
2029: 646
2030: 568
2031: 585
2032: 524
Pilot Bases:
BOS, CLT, DCA, DFW, LAX, LGA, MIA, ORD, PHL, PHX
Regional Airline Affiliates:
*American Airlines subsidiary with pilot flow agreement
AMERICAN AIRLINES CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve (long-call)/Line Guarantee: 73 hours
Monthly Reserve (short-call) Guarantee: 76 hours
Ex: 12+ Year B-777 Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $425.94 x 73 hours x 12 months = $373,123
AMERICAN AIRLINES FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)
Monthly Reserve (long-call)/Line Guarantee: 73 hours
Monthly Reserve (short-call) Guarantee: 76 hours
Ex: 12+ Year B-777 First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $290.96 x 73 hours x 12 months = $254,880
First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $96,816